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Former NASCAR Racer Chase Pistone Dies at 42

3/3/2026

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Chase Pistone, a former NASCAR competitor and grandson of two-time Cup Series winner "Tiger" Tom Pistone, died at 42 in March 2026.
Born on August 20, 1983, in Charlotte, North Carolina, he started racing at six and won four Summer Shootout Championships in Legends Cars.
Pistone competed in NASCAR's Truck and Xfinity Series from 2005 to 2014, achieving notable finishes without major victories.
After leaving national competition, he became a successful team owner and car builder with CP Inc., leaving a lasting legacy in the racing community.

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Chase Pistone, a former NASCAR competitor and grandson of two-time Cup Series winner "Tiger" Tom Pistone, died at 42 in March 2026.
Born on August 20, 1983, in Charlotte, North Carolina, he started racing at six and won four Summer Shootout Championships in Legends Cars.
Pistone competed in NASCAR's Truck and Xfinity Series from 2005 to 2014, achieving notable finishes without major victories.
After leaving national competition, he became a successful team owner and car builder with CP Inc., leaving a lasting legacy in the racing community.