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"Sparks Energy is a great family owned and operated company," said Gase. The owners, J and Magen, pour their hearts into the company and treat everyone like family. They're truly living the American dream. I love their hardworking style and great ethics. It's crazy to think that my partnership with Sparks all began with a Twitter message. I got an email back from the president of the company and the rest is history. I can't wait to get to Daytona and run with this great team. I can't thank Archie and everyone at Go Green Racing enough for the opportunity and Sparks Energy for making it happen."
Gase made his XFINITY Series debut back in 2011 with Go Green Racing piloting the No. 39 in five races with a best finish of 20th in his debut at Iowa Speedway. He piloted the No. 39 again in five races in 2012 before moving to Jimmy Means Racing in race No. 10 of the season at Iowa. In his career in the XFINITY Series, Gase has a best finish of fifth at Talladega in 2015.
Late last season, Jimmy Means Racing announced that Gase wouldn't return to the organization in 2018 while Gase would seek options to run more in the Cup Series.
"It's been such a pleasure being part of Joey's career," Hilaire said in the team release. "My family has been very lucky to be part of many firsts for Joey's career and we look forward to creating great memories together again this year. With Sparks Energy, Donate Life, and many of our other great partners on-board, we hope to make the 2018 NASCAR Playoffs and compete with some of the big teams. We see a lot of potential in Joey, and hopefully, we can move him up to Go FAS Racing in 2019 with a two-car Cup operation." (Koelle,2018)
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