Ross Chastain's Brake Rotor Hits Fan at Nashville Superspeedway
Ross Chastain's brake rotor struck a 10-year-old fan, Cash Jordan, in the chin at Nashville Superspeedway on May 31.
The incident occurred 70 laps into the Cracker Barrel 400, leaving Cash's chin bloodied and slightly burned.
Cash's grandfather, Dennis Jordan, brought the family to the race and recalled the incident, saying Cash didn't see it coming and felt like he got punched.
The medics on site sewed Cash back up under the grandstands, and he returned to his seat to finish watching the race.
Ross Chastain's team has reached out to the Jordan family and is sending a care package.
Cash had recently built a car show trophy using a brake rotor as its base, which was awarded at the "Showin' Off For Shelby Car Show".
The "Showin' Off For Shelby Car Show" is an annual event that helps raise money for nonprofits and local schools, and Cash's role in the event involved building the trophy.
Dennis Jordan, Cash's grandfather, started The Shelby Jordan Foundation to raise awareness about addiction, especially in children, after his daughter Shelby died of a fentanyl overdose in 2019.
Cash's stitches were removed just five days after the incident, and he has kept the brake rotor from Ross Chastain's car as a memento.
The incident has brought attention to the importance of safety measures at racing events, and Ross Chastain's team is taking steps to ensure fan safety.
The Jordan family's experience has also highlighted the impact of addiction on families and the importance of raising awareness and supporting those affected.
Cash's story has been an inspiration to many, showing resilience and determination in the face of adversity.
The "Showin' Off For Shelby Car Show" will continue to be an annual event, with Cash playing a key role in building the trophy and raising awareness about addiction.
Ross Chastain's brake rotor has become a symbol of the incident, and Cash has kept it as a reminder of the unexpected turn of events at the Nashville Superspeedway on May 31.