CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Trackhouse Racing announced Tuesday that it has hired Ross Chastain to drive its second car in the NASCAR Cup Series beginning in 2022.
Chastain currently drives the No. 42 Chevrolet for Chip Ganassi Racing, which will be purchased by Trackhouse after the 2021 season. He will be teammates with Daniel Suarez, who joined Trackhouse for its inaugural season this year.
"Ross is a young, aggressive driver that we believe has the talent to win races at the Cup Series level," said Trackhouse owner Justin Marks. "We think his personality and work ethic will fit perfectly with Daniel as we build our organization for the 2022 season and beyond."
Ganassi announced earlier this summer that he will sell his entire operation, including its Concord, North Carolina, shop, to Trackhouse at the end of the season. The purchase also includes both of Ganassi's charters, which guarantee a starting spot in Cup Series races.
Kurt Busch, Chastain's teammate at Chip Ganassi Racing, has been rumored to be in contact with 23XI Racing about 2022. The Denny Hamlin-owned team plans to expand to two cars and is trying to obtain a charter for next season.
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