About Chase Gardner Racing

Age 4 – First Laps in a Quarter Midget:
Chase began racing at just four years old in a quarter midget, driving a car modeled after his favorite driver, Jimmie Johnson. From those early laps, he found success on both asphalt and dirt, winning numerous races in the dirt flat track series.

Age 8 – NHRA Junior Dragster:
At eight, Chase discovered the thrill of drag racing. With no family background in the sport, he and his father, Mike, worked tirelessly to catch up. Chase went on to win multiple races, including an NHRA Division 6 Championship, and earning a prestigious Wally trophy.

After taking time off to focus on earning an NCAA golf scholarship, Chase returned to the racetrack with his father, building a Hornet car to compete at Evergreen Speedway. In his comeback season, he won multiple heat races and scored several top-five finishes.

In 2022, Chase raced a 1981 Volkswagen Rabbit for his first full Mini Stock season. Competing for wins throughout the year, he earned three second-place finishes and multiple top-five results.

The 2023 season was a milestone for the Gardner family. Chase fulfilled his dream of racing a NASCAR Late Model, facing a steep learning curve with determination. He achieved one top-five finish, multiple top-ten finishes, and earned both the NASCAR Washington State Rookie of the Year and Evergreen Speedway Rookie of the Year titles.