The Whole Story: Ross Chastain vs Noah Gragson

After an eventful AdventHealth 400 at Kansas Speedway, Noah Gragson confronted Ross Chastain on pit road. This was in response to Chastain crowding Gragson off of turn four. Chastain has been at the center of controversy after multiple on-track incidents that have angered many of his competitors.

The Incident + The Aftermath

NASCAR had a behind-the-scenes view of the incident which included some of the conversation Chastain and Gragson had.

🔊: @NoahGragson had sharp words for @RossChastain on pit road. pic.twitter.com/XJPhvXGGSw

— NASCAR (@NASCAR) May 7, 2023

After the two were separated, both said their piece to Fox Sports following the incident. Gragson discussed doing what he feels other competitors have talked about doing, while Chastain talked about standing his ground.

"Got fenced by [Ross Chastain] … I'm sick and tired of it."- Noah Gragson https://t.co/B0M9HYikaW pic.twitter.com/JeLAVv1dIt

— FOX: NASCAR (@NASCARONFOX) May 7, 2023

Soon following the Fox Sports interview, Gragson was interviewed on pit road once again. There he mentioned that multiple drivers have been talking about someone needing to confront Chastain, specifically mentioning Chase Elliot.

After cooling down, Chastain spoke to more media members following the race. He noted that this is not the first time Gragson has confronted him about an on-track incident. The two also had an incident at Talladega a few weeks ago.

Ross Chastain wouldn’t talk specifically about the fight after the race with Noah Gragson. What he told the media after cooling off a little bit. “I left him one lane exactly.” pic.twitter.com/AyhZNG9PNt

— Bob Pockrass (@bobpockrass) May 8, 2023

In the Stands

Just a little bit more.

Joey Logano had a front row seat.

Brad Zimmerman wanted to see the fight go longer than it did.

Anything for good advertising am I right AdventHealth?

What might have happened if officials did not get in the way.

Did Ross hide, or did security make him hide?

When is round 2?

Mark Jr wants NASCAR to let them keep going.

Not much to argue with here.

In response to Chastain saying he gave Gragson a lane.

Sea Jules believes Chastain left him room.

On Your Screen

Erik Estepp shares his thoughts on the incident.

Wish that big dude had waited a second before jumping in. He blocked Noah's retaliation

— Eric Estepp (@EricEstepp17) May 7, 2023

Black Flags Matter finds it funny that Noah Gragson of all guys confronted Chastain.

Out of all the veteran drivers NASCAR has it ended up taking a Rookie finally standing up to Ross Chastain.

— Darian Gilliam (@BlackFlagMatter) May 8, 2023

Darian also believes that NASCAR should have let them go some.

Danny B notes that this was talked about on the NWP earlier this week.

We talked about this last week on NWP.

Who would finally snap first on Ross?

Noah stood up to him. But Ross swung first.

And that was my thought. Ross would snap first. pic.twitter.com/668djgZnJT

— DannyBTalks (Daniel Baldwin) (@DannyBTalks) May 7, 2023

With what has been said in the garage and in the media over the past few weeks, it’s hard to say this is the last time Chastain will be confronted for his on-track actions. Who is going to be next to the pay window against Ross Chastain?