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Former NASCAR driver Chase Pistone has died at the age of 42, his family announced earlier this week.
His brother, Nick, announced his death, saying his “younger brother and best friend was gone.”
“I’m heartbroken and I don’t know if I’ll ever get over it. I miss you already, Chase, and I hope you’re in a better place. I love you and miss you so much already!!!!!!!” Nick posted on his Facebook page.
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Chase Pistone, driver of the No. 9 NTS Motorsports Chevrolet, talks with his crew during practice for the NASCAR Camping World Series UNOH 225 at Kentucky Speedway on June 26, 2014, in Sparta, Kentucky. (Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
Legends Nation said it confirmed with Nick and Pistone’s other brother, Tom, that Pistone had died, adding that the brothers requested the post on Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
Pistone is the 96-year-old grandson of former “Tiger” pilot Tom Pistone.
He competed in 10 NASCAR races – six in the Truck Series and four in the O’Reilly Series. His best finish was ninth in the 2014 Toyota 200 at World Wide Technology Raceway at Gateway in Madison, Illinois.
Chase Pistone, driver of the No. 31 Turner Scott Motorsports Chevrolet, during the sixth annual US Cellular 250 presented by New Holland NASCAR Nationwide Series at Iowa Speedway in Newton, Iowa. (Kyle Ocker/Icon SMI/Corbis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
Pistone also owned CP Inc., where he built and repaired stock cars.
“Chase was not only a driver 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 on social media.
“Heartbroken to learn of the passing of our friend Chase Pistone,” said Brian Murphy of RFK Racing on X. “He was not only a talented driver but a true mentor who dedicated his time, knowledge and passion to the next generation.”
Chase Pistone drives the No. 9 NTS Motorsports Chevrolet during practice for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Drivin’ For Lineman 200 at Gateway Motorsports Park on June 13, 2014, in Madison, Illinois. (Todd Warshaw/NASCAR via Getty Images)
Pistone also competed in the ARCA Re/Max Series in 2006 and 2007.
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