Chase Montgomery (born September 29, 1983) is an American professional

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driver. He currently owns a small business and continues to pursue a racing career. He lives in

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. He is now married and a father.

Career before NASCAR

Montgomery began racing

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s at the age of 13. He began rising through the ranks very quickly and by 2000, he was a regular weekly driver at

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. In 2002, he joined the

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, posting four top-fives and finishing 4th in points, runner-up in the Rookie of the Year points. That year, rock singer

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came on board as a co-owner and marketing partner of his race team. The next season, he won the season opening-race at

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. In 2004, he became the youngest driver to win the pole for an ARCA race.

NASCAR career

Montgomery began his NASCAR career in 2003 with 15 starts in the

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with

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, posting a top-ten in his series debut at the

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. After that season came to a close, he signed to drive the No. 8 Dodge for

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. He finished 21st in points that year, and 23rd in 2005 in the No. 18. In 2006, he was to drive part-time for Curry Racing, however, after finishing the season opener at

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19th, the deal fell through and Montgomery left the team.

Motorsports career results

NASCAR

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) (Bold – Pole position awarded by qualifying time. ''Italics'' – Pole position earned by points standings or practice time. * – Most laps led.)

Busch Series

Craftsman Truck Series

ARCA Re/Max Series

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) (Bold – Pole position awarded by qualifying time. ''Italics'' – Pole position earned by points standings or practice time. * – Most laps led.)

References

External links

Official Website
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Montgomery, Chase 1983 births Living people People from Mount Juliet, Tennessee ARCA Menards Series drivers NASCAR drivers Racing drivers from Nashville, Tennessee Racing drivers from Tennessee