Former NASCAR driver Chase Pistone has died at the age of 42, according to his family.
His brother, Nick Pistone, shared the news on Facebook on Monday, including images of the former driver.
“Well My young brother and best friend is gone. I’m broken hearted and don’t know if I’ll ever get over this,” Nick Pistone wrote. “I miss you Chase already and I hope you are you are in a better place. I love you and I miss you so much already!!!!!!”
Family Asks For Suicide Prevention Link To Be Shared
Nick Pistone did not share details of his brother’s death. He and their other brother, Tom Pistone, told outlet Legends Nation to “post the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, which is 988 on a phone or text.”
If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988, or go to 988lifeline.org, to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. You can also call the network, previously known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, at 800-273-8255, or visit SpeakingOfSuicide.com/resources.
Tributes Paid to Chase Pistone
Chase Pistone, grandson of two-time NASCAR Cup Series race winner “Tiger” Tom Pistone, raced competitively in the early 2000s before exiting NASCAR in 2014.
Legends Nation posted a tribute to Chase Pistone, sharing a black-and-white photo of the former NASCAR driver on Instagram.
“Chase was not only a wheelman in Legends and Late Models, but his Chase Pistone Inc. Legends team was a force to be reckoned with every time they showed up at a track, and they usually walked away with the winner’s trophy,” Legends Nation wrote.
NASCAR did not immediately return a request for comment.
Hickory Motor Speedway to Honour Pistone
Following his death, Chase Pistone’s sister-in-law asked Hickory Motor Speedway to “consider honoring Chase’s memory during your first race this weekend,” according to a letter shared on the raceway’s Facebook on Monday.
“Chase had a deep connection to Hickory Motor Speedway, and the racing community meant so much to him,” Phaedra Pistone wrote. “The track was not just a place to him — it was part of his life, his passion, and a place filled with meaningful memories for our entire family.”
Hickory Motor Speedway said it will do its “best to respect the family’s wishes and honor his memory before the race this Saturday night.”
Kevin Piercy, Hickory Motor Speedway general manager, said: “Chase was always in a great mood and a joy to be around. I appreciate the support and love that we both share for Hickory Motor Speedway. He will be missed.”
Chase Pistone’s sister-in-law asked Hickory Motor Speedway if it would “consider honoring Chase’s memory during your first race this weekend.”