Chastain and Suárez Clash After NASCAR Race in Las Vegas

Heated confrontation between former teammates reveals ongoing tensions

Mar. 16, 2026 at 1:33pm

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A tense confrontation between NASCAR drivers Ross Chastain and Daniel Suárez following Sunday's race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway may have revealed deeper issues between the two former teammates. Audio captured Chastain telling Suárez 'You got fired' during the heated exchange on pit road after the race.

Why it matters

The clash between Chastain and Suárez carries added context given their shared history at Trackhouse Racing, where they were teammates for four seasons. The partnership came to an end after the 2025 season when Trackhouse promoted another driver, leading to Suárez joining a new team for 2026.

The details

The confrontation came after contact between the drivers during the cooldown lap following the Cup Series event. Suárez approached Chastain on pit road to discuss the incident, but the situation escalated quickly. Video showed Chastain appearing to shove Suárez before crew members and officials stepped in to separate the two.

  • The confrontation occurred immediately following the NASCAR Cup Series race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 16, 2026.

The players

Ross Chastain

A NASCAR driver who was previously teammates with Daniel Suárez at Trackhouse Racing.

Daniel Suárez

A NASCAR driver who was previously teammates with Ross Chastain at Trackhouse Racing, but now drives for Spire Motorsports.

Trackhouse Racing

The NASCAR team that employed both Chastain and Suárez as teammates for four seasons before promoting another driver, leading to Suárez's departure.

Spire Motorsports

The NASCAR team that Daniel Suárez joined for the 2026 season after leaving Trackhouse Racing.

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What they’re saying

“Get out of here. Get out of here. You got fired.”

— Ross Chastain (Audio clip)

“Our relationship has always been a little weird, almost like a little bit two-faced on his part.”

— Daniel Suárez (Frontstretch)

“There have been situations in the last eight to 10 months that I didn't feel like I used to feel. Sometimes when you don't have that feel, there is no chemistry anymore. It's like being in a relationship but just living together because you bought a house together.”

— Daniel Suárez (Previous statement)

What’s next

The ongoing tensions between Chastain and Suárez will likely continue to be a storyline to follow as the NASCAR season progresses.

The takeaway

The heated confrontation between former teammates Chastain and Suárez highlights the competitive rivalries and personal dynamics that can develop within NASCAR teams, even among drivers who previously worked closely together.