Chase Pistone, driver of the #9 NTS Motorsports Toyota, stands in the garage area during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series inaugural CarCash Mudsummer Classic at Eldora Speedway on July 24, 2013 in Rossburg, Ohio
The news of the former NASCAR driver's death was confirmed by his older brother, Nick Pistone. He shared the news in a social media post on Monday, March 2.
"Well my young brother and best friend is gone," wrote Nick. "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!!!!!!!"
He also told the racing industry news outlet Legends Nation that he "was his biggest fan and I loved him so much."
A Look Back at the Career of Chase Pistone
Chase began racing at 6 years old. The grandson of racing legend "Tiger" Tom Pistone, the young driver won the Summer Shootout Championship Legends four times between 1999 and 2005. Two of those titles were as a Pro driver.
The Charlotte, North Carolina, native also had over 80 feature event wins in Legends, Late Model, and USAR competition, as reported by PEOPLE.
Chase then began competing in the ARCA Menards Series, NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, and NASCAR Xfinity Series (now the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series). He finished in the top 10 at Iowa Speedway in the No. 50 Dodge for Bobby Jones Racing.
Legends Nation said that Chase was "a fixture in motorsports and especially Legend Car racing."
"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," the publication wrote.
What Was the Cause of Death for Chase?
Nick did not share the cause of death for Chase. However, Nick and his other brother, Tom Pistone, told Legends Nation to "post the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, which is 988 on a phone or text."
The caption reads: "At the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, we understand that life's challenges can sometimes be difficult. Whether you're facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns, or just need someone to talk to, our caring counselors are here for you. You are not alone."
