Tributes are pouring in following the untimely passing of former NASCAR driver Chase Pistone at the age of 42. While the cause of death remains undisclosed, Pistone’s family has requested the sharing of the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline in conjunction with any coverage of his demise. The heartbreaking news was confirmed by Chase’s brother, Nick, via a heartfelt message on Facebook expressing deep sorrow and love for his departed sibling.
Renowned NASCAR figure Bubba Wallace also honored Pistone with a tribute, reminiscing about their shared racing experiences. Born in Charlotte, North Carolina, Pistone was the grandson of the esteemed driver ‘Tiger’ Tom Pistone, who achieved notable victories in the NASCAR Cup Series.
Throughout his career, Chase excelled in various racing competitions, garnering over 80 feature wins in Legends, Late Model, and USAR racing, including multiple Summer Shootout Champions Legends titles. He commenced his NASCAR journey in 2005 in the Craftsman Truck Series, competing in a total of 10 races across NASCAR’s national series before concluding his time in the sport in 2014.
In a touching gesture, Pistone’s sister-in-law, Phaedra, reached out to Hickory Motor Speedway to consider honoring Chase’s memory during an upcoming race weekend, highlighting his profound connection to the venue and the racing community. The Speedway pledged to pay tribute to Pistone before the race, acknowledging his positive presence and contributions to the racing scene.
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