NASCAR star reacts to Stephen A Smith saying drivers aren't athletes
- Posted on September 29, 2026
- By Fox News
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In brief
NASCAR driver Ross Chastain challenges sports commentator Stephen A. Smith's controversial assertion that NASCAR competitors aren't true athletes. In an exclusive OutKick interview, Chastain questions Smith's familiarity with the sport and highlights the intense physical demands, mental endurance, and technical expertise required to compete at the highest levels of stock car racing. The exchange reignites ongoing debates about athletic recognition across different motorsports disciplines.
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NASCAR star reacts to Stephen A Smith saying drivers aren't athletes
Ross Chastain questions if Stephen A. Smith could even recognize a NASCAR driver in a recent interview with OutKick.
