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Trackhouse Racing Grapples With Persistent Qualifying Struggles in 2025

Ross Chastain calls the team's Saturday performances 'unacceptable' as engineers work to restore competitive speed ahead of Kansas Speedway.

Ross Chastain, driver of the #1 Jockey Chevrolet, waves to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Jack Link's 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on April 27, 2025 in Talladega, Alabama.
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Overview

  • Trackhouse Racing's 2025 season has been defined by poor qualifying performances, with drivers Ross Chastain and Daniel Suárez routinely starting in the 20s or worse.
  • Despite qualifying setbacks, Chastain finished second and Suárez ninth at Texas Motor Speedway, showcasing strong race-day execution and resilience.
  • Chastain has openly criticized the team's inability to find qualifying speed, describing the situation as 'just not acceptable' given their resources and Chevrolet partnership.
  • The team is actively analyzing data, testing car configurations, and making adjustments to address the ongoing issue, though a solution remains elusive.
  • As attention shifts to Kansas Speedway, Chastain remains optimistic about a turnaround, citing the team's determination to improve Saturday performances.