Posted by BethNJ on 10/31/2022, 9:34 am Socks Junkie
WOW, that move Chastain made on final lap knowing he had to pass Hamlin to get into the final four, will go down in history. I'm rooting for Chastain!!
Here's the statements by Bell the winner and Chastain's on that epic move to get into the final four.
“Mom and dad, we did it — wow,” an emotional Bell said after the race. “I can’t believe it, man. To come here in Martinsville, this place has always been so tough on me. Just pre-race looking up, seeing all the fans, this place is packed… I don’t even know what to say.
“Man, I say it all the time, but the driver is just a small piece of the puzzle for these races. The reason why this car won today is because it was the best car on the race track. (Crew chief) Adam Stevens… this entire 20 group, they just never give up. When our back is against the wall, looks like it’s over, they show up and give me the fastest car out here.”
The victory was Bell‘s third of the season and his second in a must-win situation. On Oct. 9, he won the Bank of America Roval 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway to stave off elimination from the playoffs.
But it was Chastain who added most significantly to the lore of the historic 0.526-mile short track with a shocking trip around Turns 3 and 4 that knocked veteran Denny Hamlin out of the playoffs.
Running 10th and facing elimination on the last lap, Chastain pinned his No. 1 Chevrolet to the outside wall entering Turn 3, kept his throttle open and rocketed around the fence as if he had just ignited an afterburner. The amazing move carried Chastain past Hamlin and into the Championship 4. Chastain completed the final lap in 18.845 seconds, 0.864 seconds faster than Larson‘s pole-winning time.
“I made the choice, grabbed fifth gear down the back,” Chastain said. “Fully committed. Basically let go of the wheel, hoping I didn’t catch the Turn 4 access gate or something crazy. But I was willing to do it.
“I just cannot believe that we have a chance to go fight for a championship. All we ask for is a chance. We kept our world small this year so far. We’ll do the same thing going to Phoenix.”My "2022" saying is: "Be Blessed each day we are given, tomorrow isn't promised" **Praying daily for all my Posse family here**
Ya, great move, but think about what could have happened with that dangerous move. How many cars were damaged and how many could have been hurt. I guess that was not a DANGEROUS MOVE according to Asscar. HMMMMM Got to admit it was a hell of a move. Looked like a video game when they first replayed it but was actual live video. Hey, like he said, You have to do what You have to do.
I am grarteful he knew how to hold it against the wall and not get into others or wreck. Yes, that was a possibility for sure. The thing that helped was he was sooooooo high up against the wall and the two lanes of the racetrack were totally at the bottom so there was a lot of space in-between him/ the wall and the other cars until he was coming to the finish line where Brak K and Hamlin were racing, then the bump on Brak K to gently move him and pass him and Hamlin. I'm just glad nothing happened, and Chastain got in and Hamlin is out. I hope Chastain wins, I want some Watermelon!!
I'm sure ASSCAR will write another rule you can't pass another car if up against the wall or they will throw cautions immediately now if a car is up against the wall. So many have made progress with hits to the wall and/or even used it but only on short track racing would it be kinda a safe move? Anyhow, I loved it and if no one knew who he was before they do now. Was hitting every news outlet. My "2022" saying is: "Be Blessed each day we are given, tomorrow isn't promised" **Praying daily for all my Posse family here**
I absolutely loved it and the outcome! I'm pulling for Chastain and know you have Lagano so should be interesting for sure. Joey has a good chance of winning it all. My "2022" saying is: "Be Blessed each day we are given, tomorrow isn't promised" **Praying daily for all my Posse family here**
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