Rapid Fire Questions with Joey Gase

Joey Gase is the driver of the #52 Chevrolet Camaro for Jimmy Means Racing in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. A crowd favorite and one of the friendliest guys in the garage. The 23 year old from Cedar Rapids Iowa has made 114 starts in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, 8 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Starts, and looking to make his NASCAR Camping World Truck Series debut this year. Gase has driven for owners like Jimmy Means and Archie St. Hilaire in the Xfinity Series. Gase's best finish of a 5th came last May at Talladega. Today we will roll out our brand new Q and A format called Rapid Fire Questions where we will get to the point and give you the fans an outlook I know you want! We start first with Joey Gase!

Q - What is your stance on the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Regulars in the NASCAR Xfinity Series?
A - "I believe NASCAR Sprint Cup Series regulars should be able to run in the XFINITY Series but just more on a limited basic. I think they should be able to run up to 5 the 10 XFINITY races a year."

Q - My Idea to help fix that problem the fans have is a coaching system. If a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver wants to get involved in the lower series he becomes a Coach/Crew Chief for that driver he chooses. Do you think that would help not only the ratings but the Driver Development Program?
A - "This is a very interesting idea and one I have never heard before, I think that is a idea that should be considered but to get all the logic's and everything to work I think would be very difficult"

Q - What is your opinion on the NASCAR Xfinity Series Chase? Do you think this should deter the Cup Regulars from the series or do you think it makes making the chase just that much more of an achievement?
A -"I like the chase format for the fans, I think it adds a lot of excitement to the championship. I also think since it is a format the Cup Series have, it is something we should have so we can prepare for it when we make the jump to the Cup series"

Q - Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
A - "In ten years I see myself racing in the Cup Series racing for a championship"

Q - Does racing in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and Xfinity Series in the Same Weekend Help you more than if you just raced one?
A - "Absolutely, it helps me in both series. Anytime you can be on the race track more it helps, I can take what I learned from the Cup side and apply it to the Xfinity side and take what I learn from the Xfinity side and apply it on the Cup series side. Especially have the Xfinity Series race you have a much better understanding on how the track will change through out the race and what the tire will do."

Q - Do you have any details about your NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Debut?
A - "At this time I do not have any new updates, but I may be running another event Friday the 17th which may prevent me from doing the Truck Series race at Iowa Speedway"

Q - If you could pick any track on the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Schedule Where would you pick to make your debut?
A - "This is very tough so I am going to have to pick three different tracks. Either Iowa, Talladega, or Martinsville"

Q - What is one state that currently doesn't have a track, you would like to see one built?
A - "I think we need to have one up in the state of Wisconsin, there are a lot of great races from that area. Would love to Milwaukee Mile on the Schedule again or another great short track"

Q - Out of these Vacated tracks which one would you like to see return? Nashville, Milwaukee, Memphis, or Mansfield?
A - "I would say Milwaukee"

Q - If you could pick any sponsor to sponsor you what would it be and why?
A - "Any company that would help me take promoting organ, eye, and tissue donation to the next level. A perfect type of company that makes anti-rejection medicine. Without ant-rejection medicine transplants would not be possible. I love what Lilly is doing with Ryan Reed to spread awareness about diabetes. I would love to do the same thing and have a top fully funded team."

Q - Can you explain what struggles you are going through to keep your racing career going?
A - "The biggest struggle is finding the proper funds to race. In NASCAR or really any type of racing you can't do it without sponsorship"

Q - In your opinion What are the Top 3 Characteristics that a Championship Caliber Driver need to possess?
A - "A great owner, great sponsors, and a great team where everyone does their job well and communicates with one another very well"

Q - Would you rather do Single Car Qualifying or Group Qualifying?
A - "Right now I don't mind the group qualifying but I prefer single car qualifying. Mainly because you only have two laps to get it done"

Ok Now we Have some Questions from some fans! Remember if You would like to ask a question check out our Social Media pages, Comment on that post and we may use your question here in the Fan Ask Section! 

Our First Question is from Patrick out of West Des Moines, IA

Q - "Are you looking forward to winning a Cup race and how long do you think it will take?"
A - "Absolutely! I look forward to winning in anything but especially a Cup race. It is very hard to say how long it can take but it would be amazing if it would happen in the next five years or even ever!"

Second Question Comes from Ryan out of Floyd, VA

Q - "What sponsor have you always wanted to drive for? Old or new."
A -  "M&M's, free candy!"

Our Last Question is from Jake out of Cedar Springs, MI

Q - "If you could pick any combination of car # and sponsorship what would your dream pairing be?"
A - "35 and Donate Life or any organization that promote organ, eye and tissue donation"

We want to thank Joey Gase for doing this Q and A with us! Justin Boston will be the next driver we will have on our Rapid Fire Questions! (Koelle,2016)  

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