NASCAR driver stuns racing world with a move learned from Nintendo GameCube | Ross Chastain sets lap record and qualifies for championship thanks to "NASCAR 2005." "I never knew if it would actually work. I did that when I was 8 years old."

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During the final lap of the race, Chastain found himself in 10th place but needed to pick up two positions to earn enough points to qualify for the Championship race on November 6.Ross Chastain hit the NOS button to make it to the championship over Denny @rubbinisracing pic.twitter.com/XyDBXyj5wD — Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) October 30, 2022In a post-race interview with NBC Sports, Chastain said, "I played a lot of NASCAR 2005 on the GameCube with Chad [Chastain's brother] growing up, and you can get away with it, and I never knew if it would actually work.Typically, when taking a tight turn on a racetrack, drivers brake to counteract forces that push their cars toward the outside of the track.For now, the racing world is equal parts amazed, surprised, and even a little worried that Chastain's move might become a regular technique going forward.For now, Chastain likely appreciates the attention as he prepares for the Championship on November 6—thanks to the Nintendo GameCube."

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