NASCAR Star Visits Malta

MALTA — NASCAR driver and eighth-generation watermelon farmer Ross Chastain stopped by Market 32 in Malta last Wednesday for a fan meet-and-greet near the Albany-Saratoga Speedway.

The event was one of the first in Market 32’s 10-week-long “10 Years Fresh” campaign, which features sampling events, product offerings, and community engagement experiences across Market 32 and Price Chopper stores.

Chastain, driver of the No. 1 Chevrolet Camaro for Trackhouse Racing, signed autographs and greeted guests during his one-day appearance. The Malta Market 32 location is one of many that carries his family’s Melon 1 watermelons.

“Ross Chastain is more than an elite motorsports athlete,” said Market 32 and Price Chopper President Blaine Bringhurst in a press release. “His lifelong dedication to farming reflects the same commitment we have to sourcing the high-quality food and products our customers count on us for. He brought incredible energy to our Malta store, and the enthusiasm from fans showed us just how much our communities appreciate the unique experiences we’re able to bring to the table.”