20 Questions with Ross Chastain

by ASALMs PR

20 Questions with Ross Chastain - ASALMS South Division 2009

1. Will you compete for an ASA Late Model Series Championship in 2009?
Yes!

2. Tell us about your previous racing experience.
I have raced at Lakeland, Auburndale, Ocala, New Smyrna, Orlando, Desoto, Charlotte County, and Citrus.

3. To date what is your most treasured racing experience?
My most treasured racing experience would have to be the night that I moved up to the FASTRUCK Pro's. I won the FASTKIDS race and championship. I qualified on the pole for both races, setting a new track record in the process. And, then, I won the Pro race.

4. To date what is your least memorable racing experience?
My least memorable racing experience would have to be the night that I wrecked with the 10 truck; it was the final race of the 08 FASTRUCK Series Championship.

5. Tell us about your previous racing accomplishments.
I won the 07 FASTKIDS Championship, the 08 FASTRUCK PRO Championship, the 08 Late Model Championship, and I won in my first time out in a Legends car.

6. At what age and how did you get started racing?
I was 12 and it was in Dennis Rockenhaus' original American Race Truck at Charlotte County Motorsports Park.

7. What goals have you set for yourself in racing?
Besides having fun I want to run for the 2009 ASALMS South Championship in the #78 GMR Motorsports Chevrolet.

8. Tell us about your family and how they have supported your racing efforts.
My family is my crew and without them I wouldn't be filling this out.

9. Tell us about your race team and sponsors.
My team is: My mom and dad, Susan and Ralph, my younger brother Chad, my grandparents, Jim and Dianne Prevatt, my cousin Trey Miller, and friends Rusty Hillman, Danny Daniels, and Cody Singletary. My sponsors are JDI Farms, Melon 1, Frederick Derr, Helena, and Rainmaker Sprinklers.

10. What are your other hobbies and interests?
My hobbies are riding 4 wheelers and tubing in the river.

11. If you had to choose an animal to describe your personality which one would it be?
The impala, because it's what I drive.

12. What is your favorite food and beverage?
My mom's chicken noodle casserole, my dad's homemade french fries, and sweet tea.

13. What kind of automobile would you or do you own?
I own an 05 Chevy Silverado.

14. Who is your favorite NASCAR driver and why?
Todd Bodine because he has won championships in the Camping World Truck Series and he visited my shop.

15. Who is your favorite short track racer?
Jeremy Gerstner #70

16. What is your favorite movie?
Larry the Cable Guy: Health Inspector

17. What is your favorite type of music and what CD is in your CD player now?
I like country music& nbsp;and Larry the Cable Guy is my CD player.

18. What are your thoughts on other types of racing such as Dirt Racing, etc?
Dirt is for farming. My focus is on asphalt circle track racing right now.

19. Of all the tracks you have now raced on which is your favorite and why?
Charlotte County Motorsports Park is my favorite track because it is a handling track and the staff are for the racers.

20. Tell us about your plans for 2009.
I'm excited about 2009. I plan to race the 09 ASA South Late Model Series with G.M.R. Motorsports out of Wesley Chapel, Florida.