Ross Chastain is drawing attention at Martinsville Speedway with his Hail Melon car and one-off helmet design. The move, known as the Hail Melon, has created a buzz among NASCAR drivers, with Tyler Reddick saying every driver would try it if it hadn't been banned. Denny Hamlin reflects on the move and its impact on his elimination last year. The move is being commemorated on its anniversary by Trackhouse and Ross Chastain.
A closer look at @RossChastain's special "Hail Melon" helmet in honor of the anniversary this week 🍉 (📸 by the 🐐 @BarrVisuals) @TeamTrackhouse | #NASCAR https://t.co/hW8TXi7JFJ
🗣️ @JustinMarksTH reflects on @RossChastain's "Hail Melon" move @MartinsvilleSwy 1 year later ⬇️ 💭 "What I liked about that was that moment now gets to be Trackhouse's moment forever and it gets to be Ross's Moment forever." https://t.co/BhjZ9bXwiH
Denny Hamlin on whether he would have tried a Hail Melon move this weekend if it was needed and hadn’t been banned. And speaking of that move, would it be any different to get eliminated by that move as he was last year versus a mechanical failure as he had at Homestead? https://t.co/I4ZTQ5rJFT
From yesterday: NASCAR drivers reflect on 'Hail Melon' anniversary: 'One of craziest things I've ever seen' ... but they are glad it has been banned @NASCARONFOX ... click on photo to read: https://t.co/MJM5946PcK
NASCAR drivers reflect on 'Hail Melon' anniversary: 'One of craziest things I've ever seen' @NASCARONFOX ... click on photo to read: https://t.co/MJM5946PcK
Tyler Reddick said every driver would try the Hail Melon if NASCAR had not banned it. Reddick also tells just how insane that move was — Reddick thought he was seeing things (he had dropped out of the race as he wasn’t feeling well). https://t.co/wPUAgX1Kqf
Ross Chastain hears drivers such as Ryan Blaney talk about Chastain’s “stones” to pull off the Hail Melon move. How Chastain reacts to have a move that creates that type of reaction from his competitors. https://t.co/DLUwtjc6b9
Ross Chastain, standing beside the Hail Melon car and with a special helmet for the race this weekend, describes what he feels when he sees video of the move. https://t.co/vl5m2Aw13t
Ross Chastain will wear a Hail Melon design on his helmet this weekend at Martinsville Speedway. It is a one-off helmet, which will be a first for Chastain https://t.co/gnCC61XkZB
Ross Chastain and his Hail Melon car drawing a crowd at Martinsville this morning. https://t.co/xKUilfnJ4y