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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.

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.