Get To Know NASCAR Driver Joey Gase

This week’s Q&A is with NASCAR driver Joey Gase. Gase currently drives part time in the Cup series for BK Racing and full time in the Xfinity series for Jimmy Means Racing. Gase made his first NASCAR start in 2011 at Iowa Speedway, where he started 34th and finished 20th. 

1. When did you get an interest in racing? 

Gase: I have been interested in racing ever since I can remember. My dad, Bob Gase, raced at the short track level, so I grew in it and always loved it. 

2. If you weren't racing what would your career choice be? 

Gase: Pilot

3. Do you have a pre-race ritual? 

Gase: Eating a lot of chicken 

4. Name one talent that you have which no one knows about?
Gase: Applying all the graphics to our Xfinity cars. 

5. Favorite Race Track? 

Gase: Hawkeye Downs in my hometown Cedar Rapids, IA. 

6. Racing Hero Growing Up? 

Gase: My dad and Kenny Schrader

7. Which driver would you have liked to raced with from the past? 

Gase: Kenny Schrader

8. Day Or Night Races? 

Gase: Night 

9. If you had a chance to design a racetrack somewhere. Where would it be and Why? 

Gase: Colorado. I feel like there are a lot of fans there but no track. It would be an awesome view with the mountains in the background. 

10. Finally, what's one track that you would like to race on that you haven't yet? 

Gase: Five Flags Speedway