Condolences are pouring in following the untimely passing of former NASCAR competitor Chase Pistone, who sadly passed away at the age of 42.
While the cause of death has not been disclosed, Pistone’s grieving family has requested the sharing of the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline in conjunction with any coverage related to his demise. His brother, Nick, confirmed the tragic news through a social media post.
Sharing his sorrow on Facebook, Nick wrote, “My younger brother and closest companion has departed. My heart is shattered, and I am uncertain if I will ever recover from this loss. I already miss you, Chase, and I hope you have found peace in a better place. I love you and miss you immensely.”
Renowned NASCAR figure Bubba Wallace also paid tribute to Pistone, expressing his grief over the news. “A fellow racer from my days in legends cars ended his life today,” a segment of Wallace’s tribute mentioned. “Such a profound sense of sadness.”
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Hailing from Charlotte, North Carolina, Chase Pistone was the grandson of the legendary ‘Tiger’ Tom Pistone, a two-time victor in the NASCAR Cup Series.
During his career, Pistone achieved over 80 wins in various racing categories such as Legends, Late Model, and USAR competitions. Noteworthy victories included four Summer Shootout Champions Legends titles from 1999 to 2005.
Pistone embarked on his NASCAR venture in 2005 in the Craftsman Truck Series, driving for Green Light Racing. With a total of 10 appearances across NASCAR’s three national series, he primarily competed in the O’Reilly and Truck series. His NASCAR career concluded in 2014.
Phaedra, Pistone’s sister-in-law, reached out to Hickory Motor Speedway, a historic racing arena in North Carolina, to propose a tribute to Chase during the upcoming weekend’s initial race. In a letter shared on the raceway’s Facebook page, she expressed, “Hickory Motor Speedway held a profound significance for Chase, being more than just a track but a vital part of his life, his passion, and a repository of cherished memories for our entire family.”