HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., April 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Acceptance Insurance , a leading personal lines agency under the Confie family of brands, is partnering with NASCAR’s Ross Chastain to promote safe driving through his Protect Your Melon (PYM) and Use Your Melon (UYM) highway safety campaigns. Working alongside state highway safety departments, this collaboration aims to raise awareness about the importance of buckling up, staying sober behind the wheel, and making smart choices on the road.
Ross Chastain, well known for his No. 1 Chevrolet with Trackhouse Racing in the NASCAR Cup Series, will also compete in select NASCAR Xfinity Series races with JR Motorsports behind the wheel of the No. 9 Chevrolet. In these races, the Acceptance Insurance-sponsored car will prominently feature key safety messages to remind drivers of their responsibility behind the wheel.
“Although I make my living by driving fast and taking risks, that is confined to the racetrack,” said Chastain. “I see a lot of reckless behavior on the road, and it concerns me. One of my best friends was paralyzed in a crash, and it changed his life forever. That’s why I’m committed to spreading the message of safe driving.”
As an eighth-generation watermelon farmer and professional race car driver, Chastain uses his platform to advocate for highway safety across 12 states, including California, Delaware, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, New York, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas.
For Acceptance Insurance, which specializes in providing affordable auto insurance solutions to drivers, promoting driver safety is a natural extension of our mission. We strive to give our customers confidence on the road—not just through reliable coverage, but by supporting initiatives that help keep them safe behind the wheel.
“Partnering with Ross and his impactful safety campaigns is a perfect alignment with our values and mission,” said Cesar Soriano, CEO of Acceptance Insurance. “At Acceptance Insurance, we are deeply committed to not only offering affordable and reliable coverage, but also to championing initiatives that promote safe driving habits. By supporting campaigns like these, we help protect the well-being of our communities and contribute to safer roads for everyone.
Upcoming Safety Events
As part of the partnership, Chastain and Acceptance Insurance will bring these messages directly to communities, including:
- Darlington, SC – A local high school event featuring the “Click It, Don’t Risk It” safety message on the Acceptance-branded car.
- Nashville, TN – A visit to Lincoln Technical College, where the “Use Your Melon, Drive Sober” message will be showcased on the Acceptance No. 9 car.
- Dover, DE – Participation in the Delaware State Fair, featuring the “Drive Sober, Arrive Alive” message on the Acceptance No. 9 car.
Additional events will be announced soon as we continue expanding our efforts to spread critical driver safety messages.
At Acceptance Insurance, we know that protecting what matters starts with prevention. By partnering with Ross Chastain and these impactful campaigns, we’re reinforcing our commitment to the communities we serve—not just by providing insurance, but by actively working to make the roads safer for everyone.
About Acceptance Insurance
Acceptance Insurance is a proud part of Confie, the nation’s largest personal lines insurance agency. With over 50 years of experience and more than 700 agents across 288 neighborhood locations, Acceptance is dedicated to providing affordable insurance solutions that meet the needs of every driver, regardless of background or driving history.
For more information, visit www.acceptance.com .
Source: Acceptance Insurance
