Ross Chastain is about to get even busier. The Trackhouse Racing regular is adding a four-race slate in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series with Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport, giving him another platform to chase trophies and sharpen his road and short-track craft. It is a move that deepens an already packed 2026 schedule and quietly raises the ceiling for a growing team that has been methodically building its footprint.
I see this partnership as more than a simple driver-for-hire arrangement. It is a calculated alignment of a hungry organization with a proven race winner who thrives in high-workload seasons, and it comes at a moment when the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series is becoming a more strategic playground for Cup-caliber talent.
How Chastain’s four-race slate came together
The deal was formalized out of STATESVILLE, NC, where Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport confirmed that Ross Chastain is locked in for a four-race program in the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series. The team framed it as a focused “Ross Chastain Set for Four Race Slate” effort, a concise commitment that still gives both sides room to adjust around the rest of his calendar. In practical terms, it means Chastain will strap into one of Anderson’s cars at four select events, with the exact balance of ovals and road courses tailored to where the team believes it can punch above its weight, a structure that was underscored in the initial announcement.
From the team side, Jordan Anderson and his Bommarito Autosport group have been explicit that this is about elevating performance across all disciplines, not just renting a big-name driver for marketing value. The STATESVILLE operation has steadily expanded its technical resources and manufacturer relationships, and bringing in a full-time Cup driver like Chastain is a logical next step in that climb, a point that was reinforced in the detailed confirmation of the “Ross Chastain Set for Four Race Slate” with Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport out of STATESVILLE.
Where the four O’Reilly starts fit into a crowded 2026
Chastain is not exactly easing into this. Earlier this year, it was confirmed that the Trackhouse Racing driver would be juggling multiple programs, adding a third ride to an already full slate that includes his primary NASCAR Cup Series duties. The new O’Reilly Auto Parts Series commitment with Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport slots in alongside his existing obligations, meaning he will now represent two different organizations in that series while still anchoring his Cup effort for Trackhouse Racing, a layered schedule that was laid out when it was reported that Trackhouse Racing’s Ross Chastain is set to compete for two teams in the NASCAR Reilly Auto Parts Series along with his Cup responsibilities for Trackhouse Racing.
From my vantage point, this is classic Chastain. His career has been built on saying yes to seat time, whether that meant grinding through underfunded rides or jumping between series on the same weekend. The four O’Reilly starts with Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport are a modern, more polished version of that same instinct. Instead of scattershot opportunities, he now has a curated set of races that complement his Cup schedule and give him targeted reps at tracks that matter in the broader NASCAR ecosystem, a structure that aligns with the way his multi-team O’Reilly Auto Parts Series program has been described for NASCAR.
Why Jordan Anderson’s group is a smart match
Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport has been quietly building a reputation as a savvy, detail-oriented operation that punches above its budget. The team is owned and operated by Jordan Anderson, who has worn just about every hat in the garage, and that resourcefulness shows in how the organization approaches driver lineups and technical alliances. By pairing with a driver of Chastain’s caliber for a defined four-race run, Anderson’s group is signaling that it wants to be judged not just as a feel-good story but as a contender that can execute at the highest level, a goal that was spelled out when the team described itself as a NASCAR outfit focused on performing at the highest level in its team overview.
From a competitive standpoint, the fit makes sense. Chastain brings current Cup-level feedback, race craft and data interpretation, while the team offers him a nimble environment where his input can directly shape setups and strategy. That is particularly valuable in the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, where smaller organizations can still innovate and close the gap on the giants. The STATESVILLE base gives the team proximity to the sport’s technical hub, and the Bommarito Autosport partnership adds open-wheel and road-course experience that should mesh well with Chastain’s aggressive but adaptable driving style, a blend that has been highlighted in profiles of the Jordan Anderson operation.
The sponsor play: GFL Environmental and beyond
One of the most telling pieces of this puzzle is the commercial backing. For Chastain’s start at Circuit of The Americas, GFL Environmental will serve as the primary partner, putting a major waste management and environmental services brand on the car for one of the most visible road-course events on the schedule. That kind of commitment signals confidence not only in Chastain’s ability to run up front but also in Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport’s capacity to deliver a professional, sponsor-ready program, a point that was made explicit when it was confirmed that GFL Environmental will be the primary partner for Chastain’s Circuit of The Americas start with additional partners to be announced in the coming weeks for Circuit of The.
I see that COTA partnership as a strategic showcase. Road courses have become central to NASCAR’s identity, and Circuit of The Americas in particular offers a global-style stage that appeals to corporate partners who want more than a traditional oval backdrop. By aligning GFL Environmental with Chastain at that venue, Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport is effectively pitching itself as a modern, flexible marketing platform that can deliver both performance and brand storytelling. The promise of additional partners being announced in the coming weeks suggests that the four-race slate is being built as a portfolio of tailored sponsorships rather than a one-size-fits-all deal, a model that has become increasingly common in the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series and was hinted at in the broader description of Chastain’s multi-event program.
What it means for the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series
Stepping back, Chastain’s four-race commitment is another data point in the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series’ evolution into a true hybrid of development ground and high-end battleground. When a full-time Cup driver like Ross Chastain adds a structured slate with a team such as Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport, it raises the competitive bar for everyone else on those weekends. Young drivers get a direct benchmark, established series regulars have to defend their turf, and fans get a deeper field that blends rising talent with proven winners, a dynamic that has been increasingly visible as Cup drivers split time between their primary rides and select O’Reilly events for O’Reilly competition.
For Chastain personally, these four starts are another chance to refine the edges of his driving style in a slightly lower-stakes environment while still racing for meaningful results. For Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport, they are an opportunity to test themselves against the very best and to show potential partners and drivers what the organization can do when all the pieces line up. And for the series itself, it is one more sign that the O’Reilly Auto Parts grid is becoming a more fluid, more ambitious space, where a driver can move between Trackhouse Racing, Jordan Anderson’s STATESVILLE-based team and other programs in a single season, as has been mapped out in coverage of Chastain’s multi-team schedule.
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