NASCAR driver and team owner Joey Gase hurled his own rear bumper at one other driver through the ToyotaCare 250 at Richmond Raceway two weeks ago. Gase was taken out of the Xfinity Series race by Dawson Cram and he desired to vent his frustration at Cram, so he ripped the damaged panel off his destroyed automobile. NASCAR fined Gase $5,000 for his trouble. The second division team owner isn’t sweating the financial penalty after picking up a brand new sponsor, Bumpers That Deliver.
Videos of the futile on-track altercation immediately went viral. In an interview after being released from the infield care center, Gase said:
“I just wanted to give him a souvenir and let him know what he did. I gave the kid his first-ever start, I believe, in Xfinity and [he] comes over, borrows our tools, parts, and pieces every week. He’s a good kid but he loses his head every freakin’ race. He always has speed, but he loses his head literally every race.”
The team hurried to capitalize on the passion in support of their driver-owner. Joey Gase Racing began selling t-shirts branded with the phrase “Enjoy Your Souvenir” and a photograph of Gase throwing the bumper. However, its newest partnership with online alternative auto parts retailer Bumpers That Deliver takes the cake. The company stated in a release:
“Joey Gase’s intense racing passion mirrors our dedication to delivering top-notch bumpers. His unique bumper delivery last week showcases why we’re thrilled to back Joey Gase Racing, the National Crime Prevention Council, and Donate Life. We are your go-to for premium replacement auto parts, offering convenience and quality directly to your doorstep.”
NASCAR actually fined Gase for approaching the cars circling the track, not throwing the bumper, using a catch-all clause within the rulebook stating that drivers aren’t allowed to endanger themselves or their competitors. Joey Gase Racing won’t be concerned in regards to the fantastic its No. 53 Ford Mustang is fully decked out in Bumpers That Deliver colours for the Cabo Wabo 250 on the Michigan International Speedway in August.
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