Motorsports Community Mourns the Loss of Former NASCAR Driver Chase Pistone

Chase Pistone, Charlotte native and Legend Car racing fixture, has died at 42. His family honors his motorsports legacy and shares a message on mental health.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 7, 2026, 7:44 AM EST

Source: People

A Life Defined by the Track

Chase Pistone was born into a racing dynasty as the grandson of early NASCAR icon "Tiger" Tom Pistone. Immersed in the sport from age 6, Chase quickly established himself as a "wheelman." His career was marked by significant success in Legend Car racing, where he secured four Summer Shootout Championships between 1999 and 2005. Over his career, he amassed more than 80 feature event wins across Legends, Late Model, and USAR competitions.

Professional Career and Entrepreneurial Impact

Beyond his early success, Pistone competed in several of NASCAR’s top-tier developmental and national series:

ARCA Menards Series

NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series