Chase Pistone, Former NASCAR Driver and Second-Generation Competitor, Dies at 42

Pistone was the grandson of two-time NASCAR Cup Series race winner ‘Tiger’ Tom Pistone, who notably won over 80 feature racing events throughout his career.

Chase Pistone (C), driver of the NTS Motorsports Chevrolet, talks with his crew during practice for the NASCAR Camping World Series UNOH 225 at Kentucky Speedway in Sparta, Ky., on June 26, 2014. Joe Robbins/Getty Images

Former NASCAR racer Chase Pistone, the grandson of two-time NASCAR Cup Series race winner “Tiger” Tom Pistone, has died at the age of 42, according to family members.

His older brother Nick Pistone confirmed news of his passing in an emotional tribute posted to social media on March 2.