Chase Pistone Cause of Death: NASCAR Driver Passes Away at 42

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We have tragic news to report from the world of sports today.

Chase Pistone — a second-generation NASCAR star — has passed away.

He was just 42 years old.

Chase Pistone, driver of the #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. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

News of Pistone’s death comes courtesy of his older brother Nick, who shared the news on Facebook:

“Well, my young brother and best friend is gone,” Nick wrote, adding:

“I’m broken-hearted and don’t know if I’ll ever get over this. I miss you Chase already and I hope you are in a better place.

“I love you and I miss you so much already!!!!!!!” Nick concluded.

Chase Pistone, driver of the #9 nogginroundup.com / NTS Motorsports Chevrolet, left, talks with a crew member during practice for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Kroger 250 at Martinsville Speedway on March 28, 2014 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by Jeff Curry/Getty Images)

Chase’s cause of death is unknown at this time.

However, Nick and Chase’s other brother, Tom, both asked Legends Nation to “post the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, which is 988 on a phone or text.”

We will have further updates on that aspect of this story as new information becomes available.

After starting out in short track competitions, Chase worked his way up to the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series and the ARCA Menards Series.

Though he struggled to compete at the cup level, Pistone gained a reputation as a tenacious competitor who was well-liked by his fellow racers.

He went on to forge a successful second career as a team owner and mentor to younger drivers.

In the wake of Pistone’s death, many have praised him for teaching so many others and nurturing their careers.

“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.

Our thoughts go out to Chase Pistone’s loved ones during this incredibly difficult time.

Chase Pistone Cause of Death: NASCAR Driver Passes Away at 42 was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.