Tributes are pouring in following the sad passing of former NASCAR driver Chase Pistone at the age of 42. The cause of his death has not been disclosed, but his family has requested to share the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline contact details in any coverage related to his demise. Chase’s brother, Nick, shared the heartbreaking news on social media, expressing his deep sorrow and love for his late brother.

Renowned NASCAR figure Bubba Wallace also commemorated Chase’s life, remembering him as a fellow racer from their time in legends cars. Chase, hailing from Charlotte, North Carolina, was the grandson of the esteemed driver ‘Tiger’ Tom Pistone, who secured two victories in the NASCAR Cup Series.

During his racing career, Chase achieved over 80 feature wins in various racing categories, including Legends, Late Model, and USAR. He notably clinched four Summer Shootout Champions Legends titles between 1999 and 2005. Pistone entered the NASCAR scene in 2005 in the Craftsman Truck Series and competed in multiple national series races until 2014.

In honor of Chase’s connection to Hickory Motor Speedway, his sister-in-law, Phaedra, appealed to the venue to pay tribute to him at the upcoming race. The Speedway responded positively, expressing its intention to honor Chase’s memory. Kevin Piercy, the Speedway’s general manager, fondly remembered Chase as a cheerful presence and appreciated their shared passion for racing.

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