Ross Chastain said he made a mistake at the start of last weekend’s Cup race at Circuit of the Americas that led to him spinning Chase Elliott’s car. Chastain spoke publicly for the first time about the incident Friday at Phoenix Raceway.

After looking at replays of his Lap 1 incident at COTA, Ross Chastain called the move a big error, and wishes he hadn't made the move, which spun Chase Elliott from the top-five. Chastain says he's cleared the air with Elliott.

Whenever NASCAR arrives in Austin for the EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix, it never disappoints. The post Ross Chastain Bends the Knee to Chase Elliott With Bold Admission After COTA Humbling appeared first on EssentiallySports.

On the very first turn in last week's Circuit of the Americas NASCAR Cup Series race, Ross Chastain tried to beat a five-wide group to the inside. He didn't make it. Instead, he spun out Chase Elliott.

Mistake or not, Ross Chastain's "overzealous" move at the beginning of COTA could have a negative impact on his reputation.

The NASCAR Cup Series race at Circuit of the Americas (COTA) started with chaos. The post Chase Elliott Dismisses Aggressive Intentions Amid Pressure on Ross Chastain From Dale Jr. & Co. appeared first on EssentiallySports.

The NASCAR Cup Series race at Circuit of the Americas (COTA) was filled with chaos, but the biggest talking point came right at the start. Ross Chastain, known for his aggressive driving, made a bold move into Turn 1 that ended in disaster.

Chase Elliott and Ross Chastain clashed on the very first corner at COTA with Elliott's spotter telling him to retaliate if he got the chance.

Chase Elliott provided his reaction to being spun out by Ross Chastain on the first lap at COTA. Find out what Elliott said after the race!