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About :
- Name - Chase Gardner
- Hometown - Snohomish, Washington
- Birthday - March 29th, 2001
- Current racing division - Asphalt Nascar Pro Late Model
- Fourth generation race car driver
- 2023 NASCAR Washington State Rookie of the Year
- 2023 Evergreen Speedway Rookie of the Year
Chase’s passion for racing started at a young age. From turning his first laps in a quarter midget set his love for racing in motion. Born into a racing family, Chase carries the family legacy by going fast and turning left. The 2023 season marked a first for the Gardner family as Chase drove the family-owned #32 NASCAR Pro Late Model. Chase completed a successful season and was named the Washington State NASCAR Division I Rookie of the Year.
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Chase's Racing Career
2005-2008
QUARTER MIDGET
At the age of 4, Chase began making his first laps in a quarter midget. Driving a car painted like his favorite driver, Jimmie Johnson, Chase would go on to have success winning not only on asphalt but winning numerous races on the dirt flat track series as well.
2009-2016
NHRA JUNIOR DRAGSTER
At 8 years, old the raw speed of drag racing caught Chase's eye. With no family experience in the discipline, he and his Dad, Mike, worked hard to get caught up. Chase went on to win multiple races including a Division 6 Championship and a Wally trophy.
2020
EVERGREEN SPEEDWAY HORNET
2020 marked Chase's first full year back to the racetrack after taking some time off to focus on earning a NCAA Golf scholarship. Chase and Mike decided it was time to go back to circle track racing and built a hornet car to compete at Evergreen Speedway. In this car, Chase won multiple heat races and scored several top 5’s.
2021-2022
MINI STOCK
In 2022, Chase completed his first full season behind the wheel of a Mini Stock. Racing a 1981 Volkswagen Rabbit, Chase competed for several wins, earning three 2nd place and multiple top 5 finishes.
2023-...
NASCAR PRO LATE MODEL
The 2023 season marked a first for the Gardner family as a whole. Chase’s dream from a young age was to race a NASCAR Late Model. The family knew the learning curve was going to be steep but was excited with the challenge nonetheless. Chase achieved 1 top 5 finish and several top 10’s. He was also able to secure the Rookie of the Year title for the NASCAR State championship along with the Evergreen Speedway Rookie of the Year.