Jul 10, 2022; Hampton, Georgia, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Ross Chastain (1) races during the Quaker State 400 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hagy-USA TODAY Sports
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Ross Chastain has been involved in a number of major crashes during NASCAR races this season and Sunday’s Quaker State 400 was no exception.

Chastain caused two multi-car crashes on Sunday and got called out for it from fellow drivers, racing fans, and those watching at home and on social media.

On Lap 91, Chastain’s car bumped the back of Martin Truex Jr.’s car, which caused him to spin out and hit the wall. The ensuing pile-up included Chastain and a few other drivers. Joey Logano went airborne when Kyle Busch hit him. Meanwhile, Austin Dillon, Chris Buescher, and B.J. McLeod were eliminated from the race because of the crash.

“You’re pressing the back bumper of the guy and you can tell, it looked like he got loose [in front of him] and he just stayed in it,” Dillon said, per Fox Sports’ Bob Pockrass. “I haven’t seen a good [replay], it’s more of the fact that he’s in that same area and part of the wreck.”

Aric Almirola’s team was overheard on the radio referring to Chastain as a “f—ing idiot,” per Austin Konenski.

Meanwhile, NASCAR fans on social media absolutely tore into Chastain, who is developing a reputation for unsafe driving and ruining races.

For what it’s worth, Chastain finished second on the day, so while he made a lot of people angry, he still came out looking good.

[Sporting News]

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Along with writing for Awful Announcing and The Comeback, Sean is the Editorial Strategy Director for Comeback Media. Previously, he created the Syracuse blog Troy Nunes Is An Absolute Magician and wrote 'How To Grow An Orange: The Right Way to Brainwash Your Child Into Rooting for Syracuse.' He has also written non-Syracuse-related things for SB Nation, Curbed, and other outlets. He currently lives in Seattle where he is complaining about bagels. Send tips/comments/complaints to sean@thecomeback.com.

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