Christopher Tate

Turning dreams into reality🏁 NASCAR Weekly Series | ARCA Menards Series | Marine Corps Veteran | First Active-Duty U.S. Marine to compete in NASCAR history

[Christopher Tate @CTRacing_]

Resilience is key, One day I’ll get here. #NASCAR

[Christopher Tate @CTRacing_]

Disappointed to share that I won’t be competing during the @NASCARSanDiego weekend in the @NASCAR_Trucks at @CoronadoNavy. My team and I put a tremendous amount of effort into trying to make it happen, but sometimes things just don’t come together the way you hope.

That said, the effort isn’t over. We’ll continue working behind the scenes, and maybe the opportunity will align down the road. In the meantime, my focus has to shift toward building something long term and sustainable for my future beyond racing.

I’m not sure I’ll ever be completely done chasing the dream. If the right opportunity comes along, I’ll be there. But I’m also working hard to build something bigger than myself that will last long after my time behind the wheel.

I truly appreciate everyone who has continued to support me through all the highs and lows.

Thank you all.

@NASCAR

#NASCAR #motorsport #racing

[Christopher Tate @CTRacing_]

What a joke

[Ricky Stenhouse Jr. @StenhouseJr]

There aren’t really words for today. I’ve raced against Kyle for a long time, and anyone who’s lined up next to him knows exactly what made him special, he gave you everything he had, every single lap, and he made all of us better for it.

But more than the wins and the records, I keep thinking about Samantha, Brexton, and Lennix, and the entire Busch family right now. That’s where my heart is.

Rest easy, Rowdy. The sport won’t be the same without you.

[Christopher Tate @CTRacing_]

Just in shock. No words.

[Christopher Tate @CTRacing_]

Oh hell yes

[Christopher Tate @CTRacing_]

@NASCAROReillyAP race day @TXMotorSpeedway!!!

[Christopher Tate @CTRacing_]

@ImperialTexan @cpk_diecast I’ll be up there

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@EmperorSawyer @cpk_diecast Front row view for the inevitable turn 2 chaos

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@Sloopythesloop @cpk_diecast Condo’s

[NASCAR @NASCAR]

Everything's great.

Just ask @KyleBusch. 😁

[Christopher Tate @CTRacing_]

Some opportunities mean more than just racing.

I’ve recently been given the opportunity to make my debut in the @NASCAR_Trucks Series during race weekend at Naval Base Coronado… and this one would be incredibly special.

Before racing, I served as a United States Marine (@USMC). Years ago I became the first active-duty Marine to compete in @NASCAR, and the chance to now race on a military installation in front of the men and women who serve our country would be a full-circle moment.

But opportunities like this take a team.

To make this race happen, I’m actively looking for partners and sponsors who want to be part of something bigger than just a logo on a race truck. This event will have national attention, passionate NASCAR fans, and a powerful story behind it.

If you or your company want to be part of this mission and help make this opportunity a reality, I’d love to connect.

Let’s make it happen. 🇺🇸🏁

#NASCAR #TruckSeries #Veteran #Motorsports #Partnership

[Christopher Tate @CTRacing_]

P2 at The Mint 400!!

Loved getting to be a small part in Green Beret Racing’s Battle Of The Branches!! Such an amazing group of people, and I can’t wait to be a part of it again.

@blckriflecoffee | @ARB4x4 | Jersey Mike's Subs | zMax | @PolarisProgram | T-Top Manufacturing | Coble Enterprises

#TheMint400 #Racing #Motorsports #Offroad #Sports

[Christopher Tate @CTRacing_]

We’re all set for @themint400 Battle Of The Branches!

Stoked to finally get together with the Green Beret Racing guys to take on one of the most grueling off-road races in the country!

We’ve got an amazing overall team, but they all know the @USMC car will be leading the way🤘

#BattleOfTheBranches #VeteransSupportingVeterans #Mint400 #SupportTheMission #SupportOurHeroes
@blckriflecoffee @zMAXFormula

[Adam Cianciarulo @AdamCianciarulo]

I was raised around the church, and I wasn’t into it. I was never going to be the guy that believed in all this just because that was what was socially acceptable in my environment.

Over the years, I had gone back and forth, but it was never much of a priority. Fast forward to 2022, I considered myself agnostic and decided to get serious about figuring out a direction. I read every book I could find on the subject, the Bible included, doing my best to view all the information objectively.

Around this time, I was down bad one day and decided to say a prayer and asked Him to show me a sign. The very next day, a man came up to me in the gym, hadn’t seen him before and haven’t seen him since, he held out a shirt with the verse from Jeremiah "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to
give you hope and a future.” on it and said “I’m not sure why, but I felt called to give this to you today, he sees you”.

I get random text from my mom that afternoon, same verse.

On that same day, my Grandpa was in the hospital—the only artwork in his room? Same verse. (Found this out weeks later)

I realized that over the years I had a bad taste in my mouth about organized religion. It can be used to control and to profit, but I also realized that isn’t what Jesus wanted or taught. That is humans being human, and I came to the conclusion that it’s not right for me to let their mistakes affect the way I view Christianity.

I’m a logical dude, I get the skepticism over the subject, and sitting here today I can tell you that I never thought I would write something like this. Everyone is on their own journey, and I’m the last one to push my beliefs on someone else. I’m not trying to appear virtuous, or trying to assert myself as “above” anyone. I’m writing this because arriving here has changed my life in a way that makes it feel wrong to keep it to myself.

I don’t have all the answers, but through my own research and experience, all I can say is that I believe with all my heart and soul. God bless, and have a great weekend.

[Christopher Tate @CTRacing_]

Officially on the road west for a jam packed week of racing!

I’m back with Section 8 racing, and we’re starting the week off with practice tomorrow at G2 Motorsports Park in Anna, TX, and then racing in a 2 day 8/7 hour enduro over the course of the weekend in the ChampCar Endurance Series. So for my north Texas folks, come on out!

On Tuesday, I’m traveling to Las Vegas to compete in my first ever @themint400 with Green Beret Racing in the Battle Of The Branches! I’ve been watching plenty trying to study up on it, but I’ll be honest… I’m still not even sure what to expect. On one hand, it’s almost like going back to my roots from racing bikes, but on the other, this is a whole different animal. Nevertheless, I’m so stoked to have the opportunity to do this with such an amazing team!

Thank you to so much to all mine and GBR’s partners that have helped make all of this possible, I’m beyond grateful for your support.

Coble Enterprises | T-Top Manufacturing | @p1webdev | @USMC | @ARB4x4 | Jersey Mike's Subs | @zMAXFormula | @blckriflecoffee

#motorsport #racing #sports #mint400

[Christopher Tate @CTRacing_]

@Panda_Raptor @peacock Same, but I somehow have sound on my phone.