From Farm Fields to the Fast Lane: Suburban Propane Partners with NASCAR Cup Series Driver Ross Chastain to Highlight the Vital Role of Propane in Agriculture

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Suburban Propane (NYSE: SPH) announced a new partnership with NASCAR Cup Series driver and eighth-generation watermelon farmer Ross Chastain. Chastain becomes a brand ambassador, supporting promotional campaigns, fan engagement, agricultural events, and community programs that highlight propane’s role in powering U.S. farms and racing operations.

Suburban Propane, the Official Propane of NASCAR, already supports race weekends at 21 racetracks by fueling track dryers, concessions, and campgrounds. The company said the partnership strengthens its expanding NASCAR platform and underscores its focus on reliable, lower‑carbon propane and renewable propane solutions for agricultural customers nationwide.

Market Context

SPH's historical record includes a 3.16% gain after Q2 results and a -0.7% move after distribution n...

Analysis

SPH's historical record includes a 3.16% gain after Q2 results and a -0.7% move after distribution news. This partnership adds NASCAR exposure but no disclosed financial terms; low short positioning remains a sourced risk context.

Key Figures

NASCAR racetracks: 21 racetracks Agricultural service history: nearly 100 years Customers: approximately 1 million customers +4 more

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NASCAR racetracks 21 racetracks Expanded NASCAR partnership

Agricultural service history nearly 100 years Serving agricultural customers

Customers approximately 1 million customers Residential, commercial, governmental, industrial and agricultural customers

Locations approximately 750 locations Company footprint

States served 42 states Nationwide operating footprint

Farmer generation eighth-generation Ross Chastain's farming background

Race car number No. 1 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Jul 23 (Neutral)

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Date	Event	Sentiment	24h Move	Catalyst
Jul 23	Distribution declaration	Neutral	-0.7%	Quarterly distribution declared at $0.325 per common unit
Jul 22	Results call scheduling	Neutral	-0.7%	Fiscal third-quarter results conference call scheduled for August 6
Jun 30	Charity fundraising	Positive	-2.2%	Track to Table fundraiser generated over $100,000 for local nonprofits
Jun 23	Renewable propane demonstration	Positive	+3.3%	Renewable propane powered mobile EV charging during NASCAR weekend
May 07	Q2 earnings	Positive	+3.2%	Second-quarter net income reached $137.5 million

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

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Recent company-news reactions were mixed, with three divergences and two alignments, including positive reactions to EV-charging and earnings updates.

Key Terms

renewable propane, renewable natural gas, master limited partnership

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renewable propane technical

"distributor of propane, renewable propane, renewable natural gas, fuel oil"

Renewable propane is propane made from plant materials, waste oils, or captured carbon combined with renewable hydrogen rather than drilled fossil fuels; think of it as chemically the same fuel but produced from renewable feedstocks. It matters to investors because it can replace conventional propane without changing equipment, offering a way for energy companies and customers to cut greenhouse-gas footprints while accessing potential government incentives, new market demand, and price dynamics tied to both energy and sustainability trends.

renewable natural gas technical

"renewable propane, renewable natural gas, fuel oil and related products"

Renewable natural gas is methane captured from organic waste—like landfills, farms, or wastewater—and cleaned to the same quality as conventional pipeline gas so it can be used for heating, electricity, or vehicle fuel. Investors care because it turns waste into a revenue-generating commodity, can qualify for carbon credits or government incentives, and can reduce a company's emissions profile, affecting long-term costs, regulatory risk, and market demand much like converting trash into sellable fuel.

master limited partnership financial

"is a publicly traded master limited partnership listed on the New York Stock Exchange"

A master limited partnership is a type of business structure that combines features of a corporation and a partnership, allowing it to raise money from investors while passing profits directly to them. Think of it as a shared ownership group that offers regular income, making it attractive to investors seeking steady cash flow. This structure is often used by companies involved in natural resources or energy, where consistent revenue is common.

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Collaboration Expands Company's Growing NASCAR Platform by Partnering with Eighth-
Generation Watermelon Farmer to Highlight the Connection Between Racing, Agriculture, and Propane

WHIPPANY, N.J., Aug. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. (NYSE: SPH), a nationwide distributor of propane, renewable propane, renewable natural gas, fuel oil and related products and services, as well as a marketer of natural gas and electricity and investor in low-carbon fuel alternatives, today announced a new partnership with NASCAR Cup Series driver Ross Chastain. The collaboration expands Suburban Propane's growing relationship with NASCAR, while highlighting the Company's commitment to delivering reliable energy solutions that help power America's agricultural communities. 

Known to fans as "The Watermelon Man," Chastain is an eighth-generation watermelon farmer from Alva, Florida, and current driver of the No. 1 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet in the NASCAR Cup Series. A partner in his family's multi-state farming operation, Melon 1, Chastain has become one of NASCAR's most recognizable personalities. He remains deeply connected to his agricultural roots while serving as a passionate advocate for farmers across the country. As part of the partnership, Chastain will become a brand ambassador for Suburban Propane by participating in promotional campaigns, fan engagement initiatives, agricultural events, and community programs designed to celebrate and raise awareness of the dependable energy solutions that help agricultural operations thrive.

As the Official Propane of NASCAR, Suburban Propane continues to expand its presence across the sport. Earlier this year, the Company announced the expansion of its NASCAR partnership to 21 racetracks nationwide, where it helps power race weekends by fueling track dryers that keep races on schedule after inclement weather, supplying concessions that serve thousands of fans, and supporting campgrounds that power the full race weekend experience.

"We are proud to welcome Ross Chastain to the Suburban Propane family," said Nandini Sankara, Vice President of Marketing & Brand Strategy and Spokesperson for Suburban Propane. "As the Official Propane of NASCAR, we have built a strong relationship with the sport by helping power race weekends across the country. Partnering with Ross is a natural extension of that relationship, reflecting our shared commitment to hard work, integrity, and the agricultural communities that are vital to America's economy."

"Farming has always been at the center of who I am," said Ross Chastain. "Growing up on my family's watermelon farm taught me the value of hard work, grit, and perseverance. These lessons continue to guide me every day, whether I'm in the field or behind the wheel. I'm proud to partner with Suburban Propane because of our shared commitment to supporting agriculture and the communities that help keep America moving."

Suburban Propane has proudly served agricultural customers for nearly 100 years, providing reliable propane solutions for critical farming applications while continuing to invest in innovative, lower-carbon energy alternatives that help customers meet their evolving energy needs.

The partnership with Chastain represents the latest milestone in Suburban Propane's expanding NASCAR platform, which includes powering race operations at 21 tracks nationwide, supporting innovative sustainability initiatives such as renewable propane-powered EV charging demonstrations, and investing in partnerships that celebrate the people, industries, and traditions that help fuel America. Together, Suburban Propane and Ross Chastain will bring greater visibility to the essential role propane plays both at the racetrack and on farms across the country.

For more information about Suburban Propane and renewable propane solutions, visit suburbanpropane.com.

About Suburban Propane:
Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. ("Suburban Propane") is a publicly traded master limited partnership listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Headquartered in Whippany, New Jersey, Suburban Propane has been in the customer service business since 1928 and is a nationwide distributor of propane, renewable propane, renewable natural gas, fuel oil and related products and services, as well as a marketer of natural gas and electricity and producer of and investor in low carbon fuel alternatives, servicing the energy needs of approximately 1 million residential, commercial, governmental, industrial and agricultural customers through approximately 750 locations across 42 states.

Suburban Propane is supported by three core pillars: (1) Suburban Commitment to Excellence-showcasing Suburban Propane's almost 100-year legacy, and ongoing commitment to the highest standards for safety, dependability, flexibility, and reliability that underscores Suburban Propane's commitment to excellence in customer service; (2) SuburbanCares-highlighting continued dedication to giving back to local communities across Suburban Propane's national footprint; and (3) Go Green with Suburban Propane-promoting propane and renewable propane as versatile, low-carbon energy solutions and investing in the next generation of innovative, renewable energy alternatives.

For additional information on Suburban Propane, please visit www.suburbanpropane.com.

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FAQ

What is the new Suburban Propane (NYSE: SPH) partnership with NASCAR driver Ross Chastain?

Suburban Propane announced a partnership with NASCAR Cup Series driver Ross Chastain, who will serve as a brand ambassador. According to Suburban Propane, he will support promotional campaigns, fan engagement, agricultural events, and community programs focused on propane’s role in agriculture and motorsports.

How does the Ross Chastain partnership support Suburban Propane’s NASCAR strategy for SPH shareholders?

The partnership expands Suburban Propane’s existing NASCAR platform as the Official Propane of NASCAR. According to Suburban Propane, it builds on the company’s presence at 21 racetracks and reinforces brand visibility around reliable, lower-carbon propane solutions that power race operations and agricultural communities.

How many NASCAR racetracks does Suburban Propane (SPH) support with propane services?

Suburban Propane reports it supports race operations at 21 NASCAR racetracks nationwide. According to Suburban Propane, it fuels track dryers after inclement weather, supplies propane to concessions serving thousands of fans, and supports campgrounds that power the full race weekend experience across these venues.

Why did Suburban Propane choose Ross Chastain as a brand ambassador for agriculture and propane?

Suburban Propane chose Ross Chastain because he is an eighth-generation watermelon farmer and NASCAR driver. According to Suburban Propane, the partnership reflects shared commitments to hard work, integrity, and supporting agricultural communities that rely on dependable propane energy solutions across the United States.

What role does propane play in agriculture according to Suburban Propane’s 2026 NASCAR partnership?

Propane is presented as a dependable energy source for critical farming applications, helping agricultural operations thrive. According to Suburban Propane, its nearly 100-year service to agricultural customers and investment in lower-carbon propane and renewable propane solutions support evolving energy needs in rural communities.

How does the Suburban Propane and Ross Chastain deal relate to renewable propane initiatives?

The partnership is positioned within Suburban Propane’s broader focus on propane and renewable propane as lower-carbon energy options. According to Suburban Propane, its NASCAR platform also supports sustainability initiatives, including renewable propane-powered EV charging demonstrations and investments in innovative, renewable energy alternatives.