Tragic reports are speaking about the death of former NASCAR superstar driver Chase Pistone at the age of just 42.
According to reports from local media outlets, Pistone's death was announced by his older brother, Nick Pistone, who shared a heartfelt tribute on social media stating how his younger brother and best friend is now gone and even expressed deep heartbreak over the loss on social media.
The family did not publicly share the specific cause of death, but they did mention that the post on the announcement should include contact details for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, suggesting that a possible mental health struggle could be involved here.
Chase's death has brought forward an outpouring of condolences from around the entire racing community.
The native of Charlotte, North Carolina, came from a deep motorsports lineage as the grandson of legendary NASCAR driver 'Tiger' Tom Pistone. He started racing as a child and then built a respected career, especially in Legend Car and Late Model.