Chase Purdy

Charles Russell “Chase” Purdy III is an American professional stock car racing driver known for his recent full-time participation in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. He has competed for notable teams including Kyle Busch Motorsports and Spire Motorsports and is recognized as a promising young talent in NASCAR’s national series.

Early Life and Background

Chase Purdy was born on November 11, 1999, in Meridian, Mississippi. He developed a passion for racing at a young age, beginning with go-kart competition and progressing through Bandolero cars, Legend cars, and late model racing. Purdy’s early influences include working with former NASCAR driver David Gilliland and his team in super late models. Having earned the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series national rookie of the year, Purdy’s development was marked by steady progression through regional and national ranks.

Career

Purdy’s professional racing career advanced through the ARCA Racing Series and the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East, with a fourth-place points finish in his debut K&N East season in 2017. He ran full-time in the ARCA series in 2018, finishing fourth in points and securing notable wins in late model events such as the Snowflake 100 at Five Flags Speedway.

He made his NASCAR Camping World Truck Series debut in 2018 with MDM Motorsports and raced part-time in subsequent seasons. After MDM closed in 2018, Purdy was sidelined from NASCAR in 2019, focusing on his studies at the University of Mississippi. He returned part-time in 2020 with GMS Racing before becoming a full-time Truck Series driver in 2021 with GMS Racing, then moved to Hattori Racing Enterprises in 2022.

In 2023, Purdy drove the No. 4 Chevrolet for Kyle Busch Motorsports, scoring his first Truck Series pole at Kansas during the playoffs. In 2024, he transitioned to Spire Motorsports in the No. 77 Chevrolet following the acquisition of Kyle Busch Motorsports’ assets. Ahead of the 2025 season, he indicated uncertainty about his racing future, and by mid-2025, he added “former NASCAR driver” to his social media profile, suggesting a possible step back from professional racing.

Off-Track Ventures

There is limited publicly available information about Purdy’s off-track business ventures or philanthropic activities. He is known to be active on social media, engaging with fans and sharing aspects of his racing and personal life, including interests such as aviation.

Net Worth

Chase Purdy’s estimated net worth is $1 million.

Family Life

Chase Purdy is the son of Charlie Purdy. Details about his wife, girlfriend, or children are not publicly known. He attended the University of Mississippi, majoring in finance.

Recent Controversies

There are no widely reported recent controversies involving Chase Purdy.

Key Highlights from Season 2024 and 2025

• 2024: Purdy competed full-time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series for Spire Motorsports, driving the No. 77 Chevrolet. He continued to gain experience but faced challenges after the closure of Kyle Busch Motorsports and team transitions. He secured his first career pole position in 2023 and delivered solid performances through 2024.
• 1 August 2025: Purdy appears to be stepping away from active racing, as indicated by updates on his social media mentioning “former NASCAR driver.” There is no confirmed contract or ride for 2025, reflecting an uncertain or paused status in his driving career.