Ross Chastain seeking Trackhouse Racing's first win of season at Nashville

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Ty Norris has heard NASCAR fans both cheer and boo Ross Chastain, who seems to make more enemies by the race.

The president of Trackhouse Racing doesn't mind: Norris thinks NASCAR should have 40 other drivers just like his " Melon Man."

"Ross is a driver that has become comfortable in making other drivers uncomfortable," Norris said. "He doesn’t mind going three-wide. He doesn’t mind going up against the wall. He doesn’t mind poking his nose in there when he wants the space."

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Ross Chastain, driver of the #1 Kubota Chevrolet, waits on the grid during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Toyota / Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway on June 10, 2023 in Sonoma, California.  (Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

That aggression has crossed a line at times for some. Chastain punched Noah Gragson after the race at Kansas earlier this year. Chastain also spun Chase Elliott, NASCAR's most popular driver the past five years, early in the final stage of last year's finale — costing Elliott a chance at a second title.

His on-track encounters are plentiful and that kind of driving and emotion from Chastain helps make NASCAR more interesting — even if others get ticked off. Norris made clear Chastain isn't out there simply to stir the pot; he's trying to win and compete for the Cup Series championship.

That competitive drive shows up every time Chastain gets behind the wheel.

"It shows up in, I think, in a very positive way," Norris said.

Trackhouse Racing needs Chastain to start by winning his first race this season, which would lock him into the playoffs for a second straight year. He goes into Sunday's