 January 15, 2021 (Mooresville, NC) – Rick Ware Racing welcomes back Joey Gase to the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series lineup. Starting at the season opener in February at Daytona International Speedway, Gase will be piloting one of the RWR entries for The DAYTONA 500.
“I am very excited to be racing for Rick Ware Racing again this year in the NASCAR Cup Series. Lisa and Rick treat us like family. Caitlin and I even take Carson and Jace to the shop and let them run around and play. It’s a awesome family atmosphere,” said Gase. “We learned a lot together as a team last season with some high notes and low notes, but I am really looking forward to see what 2021 has in store as we are all doing big things to take the whole team to the next level.” Gase, a Cedar Rapids, Iowa native, competed full-time with Rick Ware Racing in 2020. Gase is known for his active role in bringing awareness to organ donation through his OPO and Donate Life partners across the U.S. Joey and the team will be welcoming back his OPO and Donate Life partners as well as Page Construction, The Legacy Charitable Fund, and more that will be announced at a later date. “I am excited to have Joey Gase back at Rick Ware Racing for the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series season," commented team owner, Rick Ware. "Joey has been a part of the RWR family for a couple years, and has always been great with finding creative ways to bring awareness to causes that mean a lot to him personally, and many across the world." For more information on Joey, please visit www.JoeyGaseRacing.com, and follow along on social media @JoeyGaseRacing. For sponsorship opportunities, email [email protected]
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 This Sunday at Kansas Speedway you will see the Black and Green #51 car with the Page Construction and Midwest Transplant sponsorship and Hand Prints on the hood but if you look closely at these near 70 Hand Prints you will see much more than just Hand Prints, you will see the names of donor hero’s and messages of hope. “I am extremely excited to be promoting both Kansas based organizations Page Construction and Midwest Transplant this weekend at Kansas” Said Gase. “I can’t thank Dave and everyone at Page Construction enough for letting do our Virtual Hand Prints of Hope with MTN this weekend, originally it Page Construction had the whole car to their selfs but was gracious enough to give up the Hood for a very important cause to me and so many others across the world.” While COVID-19 social distancing measures will limit attendance, the racetrack has 48,000 permanent seats. This total would accommodate only 40% of those awaiting a lifesaving transplant nationwide. Almost 120,000 people across the county are waiting for the gift of life through transplantation; approximately 2,000 currently wait in Missouri and Kansas. Gase will race the Midwest Transplant Network (MTN)/Page Construction #51 car in honor of his mother and others touched by donation and transplantation. In previous years, Midwest Transplant Network hosted a “Handprints of Hope” event at its Westwood headquarters, allowing recipients, donor families, and registered organ donors to sign and make handprints on Gase’s car. Due to COVID-19 public safety concerns, MTN altered plans About Page Construction: Your house is a never-ending work in progress. Regardless of how well it was constructed, eventually it will need maintenance, repairs, or updating. When you find yourself with home improvement, home repair, or home remodeling needs, Page Construction provides the services you need. Page Construction is your one-stop shop for home construction and home remodeling services. While some companies specialize in a specific area of home improvement, we do it all. Page Construction can handle home improvement projects of all sizes and scopes, from minor home repairs and home maintenance to major overhauls and remodeling. Whether your home needs repairs, a fresh look, or you need more space, our goal is to help you create a better home that fits your specific needs and lifestyle. Page Construction also provides commercial services. Page Construction has been providing exceptional home improvement and construction services since 2005. We cover the greater Kansas City metro area and will travel up to 200 miles away, depending on the project. You can rely on Page Construction for prompt, reliable, and professional service http://www.pagekc.com About Midwest Transplant Network: Midwest Transplant Network has been connecting lives through organ donation since 1973. As the federally designated not-for-profit organ procurement organization (OPO) for Kansas and the western two-thirds of Missouri, Midwest Transplant Network provides services including organ procurement; surgical tissue and eye recovery; laboratory testing and 24-hour rapid response for referrals from hospital partners. Midwest Transplant Network ranks in the top 10% in the country among OPOs, which reflects the organization’s quality, professionalism and excellence in partnerships throughout the region. For more information, visit mwtn.org.  This Sunday night at Las Vegas Motor Speedway you will see the blue #51 Nevada Donor Network car, but this time it will look a little different. Thanks to Nevada Donor Network, you will see 12 individuals on the car. These are donor heroes, recipients, and induvial on the waitlist. Below is the list of our amazing honorees.
Angel & Jackie Velasquez (Heroic tissue & cornea donors) Paul Fresquez (Heroic tissue & cornea donor) Lauren Deschaine (Heroic organ donor) Cliff Conedy (Heart recipient & donor dad) Manny Gallegos (Kidney Recipient) Amy Ortiz (Donor daughter & tissue recipient) Jarin Fujii (Heroic cornea donor) Traci Trout (Heroic cornea donor) Chris Ruby (Heroic tissue donor) Jarin Fujii (Heroic cornea donor) Ann McDowell (Donor daughter) Arlett Valencia (Kidney recipient & waiting list candidate) Traci Trout (Heroic cornea donor) Driver Joey Gase became connected to the cause at just 18-years-old when he lost his mother to a brain aneurysm. As the eldest in his family, Gase was faced with the responsibility of deciding whether to donate her organs and tissues. He made the courageous decision to donate, which healed and saved the lives of others. This experience sparked a fire in Gase to spread the word about the importance of organ, eye and tissue donation. “I am so thankful to Nevada Donor Network for teaming up with us this weekend so we can not only race but more importantly raise awareness for organ, eye, and tissue donation and honoring all of these amazing people,” said Gase. For more information about interview opportunities before, during and after the race, please contact Alma Rodriguez at 855-683-6667 or [email protected]. About Nevada Donor Network: Nevada Donor Network is a federally designated 501(c)3 not-for-profit organ procurement organization (OPO) also responsible for facilitating tissue and cornea donation statewide. Founded in 1987, our core purpose is to provide hope strength and life to more than 2 million people in the state of Nevada and thousands of potential transplant recipients across the country. Our primary functions as an OPO are to coordinate, recover and allocate lifesaving organs and healing tissues for transplantation and research on behalf of our heroic donors. We provide education to hospital staff and community partners on the referral and donation process and provide a strong network of support for the courageous donor families who save lives through the gift of donation. Nevada Donor Network is a member of Donate Life Nevada, a statewide collaboration of agencies committed to motivating Nevada residents to register as organ, eye and tissue donors.
This Saturday night at “The last great Colosseum” fans will see the black, blue, and green #51 Ford Mustang with a new sponsor, Bare Arms Gear, on the hood. Bare Arms Gear is a retail store that sells tactical gear, apparel, gun range bags, scopes & optics, holsters, decals, patches, jewelry, and Black Rifle Coffee. They have three current locations for in-store shopping, two of which are in Kentucky and one location in West Virginia, and of course their online store which is https://barearmsgear.com/. There are four more locations that are coming soon for Bare Arms Gear, including Charlotte, NC. “Unlike large corporate entities, we believe in hiring and employing local residents and when you shop and buy local, you support your local community and those funds go right back into where you live and work,” said Billy Bare owner of Bare Arms.
Another partner for Joey this weekend in Bristol is The Legacy Charitable Fund, a non-profit charity that was founded in 2014. Their sole purpose is to provide Donors the maximum flexibility with their philanthropic desires. The Legacy Charitable Fund offers many advantages that are important to Donors, such as investment growth and when, where, and how much to donate. All of these actions can be made with a contribution to The Legacy Charitable Fund. To find out more please visit http://legacycharitablefund.com/ . Be sure to tune in to The Bass Pro Shops NRA night race this Saturday at 7:30pm ET on NBCSN to see Joey Gase and the #51 Bare Arms Gear/Legacy Charitable Fund Ford Mustang in action. Written by Matt Martinez  For immediate release Contact: Sam Amick August 15, 2020 (309) 678-2883 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pekin, IL- NASCAR Cup Series driver and Cedar Rapids native, Joey Gase, is on the ground in Iowa to help in recovery efforts after this past Monday’s derecho storm. Throughout his racing career, Joey has used his platform to help others. In 2018, he jumped in to help tornado victims in Bondurant, Marshalltown and Pella and since 2011 has raised awareness for organ donation. This week he is jumping in again to help his community by bringing people together behind this cause. This storm left behind destroyed crops, downed trees and power lines as well as major damage to homes and businesses throughout Linn County. Joey Gase said, “The amount of destruction is unbelievable here and I have never seen anything like it. It truly frustrates me that the community has not gotten more attention and support nationally and I just wanted to be able to help my family, and neighbors in this relief effort. I am so proud of our community. We all got together and helped one another as soon as the storm lifted. What I don’t think people understand is how this storm came out of nowhere and caused major damage in such a large area and left over 500,000 people without power.” Joey has partnered with The Salvation Army Heartland Division to help raise funds for relief efforts in Cedar Rapids. Joey continued, “Any monetary amount can go a long way to help a family get back on their feet.” Gase is excited to help his community and is encouraging people to make a gift to his Race For Relief fundraiser by going online to SalArmy.US/Gase. All funds raised will go towards helping people in Cedar Rapids. The Salvation Army units from around Central Illinois and Eastern Iowa have been bringing food, water, supplies, cleanup kits and other critically needed items to residents and first responders as well as providing pastoral care throughout Linn County. The organization will continue those efforts for as long as they are needed. Help The Salvation Army Heartland Division Emergency Disaster Services fight for good by making your donation today. For more information on how we serve the community, please contact Sam Amick, 309-678-2883  On July 24th, at Hawkeye Downs Speedway, NASCAR Driver Joey Gase and numerous other drivers from the Midwest will be racing in the “Be A Hero 30” race in their Cassill Sport Mods competing for the $1,000 top prize. But more importantly, they will be racing for an important cause!
All of this is made possible by Iowa Donor Network, who strives to provide the best possible care to donor families, facilitate the recovery of organs and tissues, educate the communities they serve and support special events to promote donation throughout Iowa. To fulfill their mission, they collaborate with the Iowa Lions Eye Bank, healthcare professionals and organizations statewide to honor the gift of life. Joey and his family have a very close connection to Iowa Donor Network and donation. At the young age of 18, Gase tragically lost his mother, Mary, to a sudden brain aneurysm. Faced with a difficult decision, Gase and his family decided to donate his mother’s organs. Later they learned that her gift helped save and improve the lives of 66 people. Gase developed a desire and passion for educating others on the need of organ, tissue, and eye donation and honoring all of those affected by it. Joey’s hard work in the donation community has proven to be successful in his goals and he has received many honorable awards, including the Inaugural COMCAST Community Outreach Award and AATB Communication and Education’s “The Ground Breaker” Award. “I am super excited to come back and race at Hawkeye Down and race awareness for organ, eye, and tissue donation,” said Gase. “We finalized this event at the last minute last year and it was a great success, so I expect this year to be even better with having more time to plan! The payout for the top 15 in the “Be A Hero 30” is as follows…
If you would like to know more information about Hawkeye Downs Speedway or Iowa Donor Network please visit https://hawkeyedowns.org/ or https://www.iowadonornetwork.org/  June 18, 2020 (Mooresville, NC) – Joey Gase and Rick Ware Racing are proud to announce they will be promoting organ, eye, and tissue donation this weekend at the famed Talladega Superspeedway thanks to The Gifted Life Podcast and LOPA (Louisiana Organ Procurement Agency).
The Gifted Life Podcast offers entertaining and informative conversations about organ, tissue and eye donation and transplantation. The award-winning podcast shares personal stories of hope and healing from people impacted by the lifesaving gifts of donation--donor families, recipients and those currently waiting.. “I am extremely excited to be teaming up with The Gifted Life Podcast and LOPA this weekend at Dega. As many know, organ donation is something that is very important to my family and I. Unfortunately, in April 2011 my mom, Mary, passed away from a sudden brain aneurysm. When that happened the doctors asked if she would have wanted to be a donor. That day she became a hero to 66 people and since that day I have wanted to do whatever I can to honor all of those affected by donation and spread awareness,” said Gase. “Talladega is also a very special place to me where I have gotten my best finish in the XFINITY Series of 5th and my best finish in the Cup Series of 18th. My goal is to do better than that this weekend!” Joey Gase has appeared on two episodes of The Gifted Life Podcast, talking about organ donation and his mom’s story. Both episodes can be listened to here (Episode 58) (Episode 64). “Our continued partnership with Joey Gase and RIck Ware racing allows us to extend our reach and increase awareness about the need for organ donation in this country. There are almost 114,000 people waiting for a lifesaving transplant. Unfortunately, an average of 20 people die each day because of the lack of available organs,” said Kyle Hagan, Chief Operating Officer at LOPA (the agency that produces The Gifted Life Podcast). “We are fortunate to have such an advocate for donation in Joey and appreciate all of the work he does to promote donation both personally and professionally.” Be sure to tune in to FOX at 3pm on Sunday to catch all the action from Talladega Superspeedway! Follow Rick Ware Racing, by visiting www.wareracing.com, and be sure to follow along on social media (Facebook, Twitter and/or Instagram). For interest in sponsorship opportunities, email [email protected]. ABOUT LOPA and The Gifted Life Podcast: LOPA was established in April 1988 as the only federally designated, not-for-profit organ and tissue recovery agency for the state of Louisiana. LOPA recovers donated organs and tissues, places them for transplant, and offers support for families throughout the entire donation process. The agency manages the Louisiana Donor Registry, a database of individuals who have registered to become organ, tissue and eye donors. In addition to educating Louisianians about donation, LOPA produces The Gifted Life Podcast, a bi-weekly podcast series that raises awareness about the need for the life saving gifts of organ, tissue & eye donation. More information can be found at lopa.org and thegiftedlife.org. Joey Gase and Rick Ware Racing to Partner with Carolina SIM Works under the Lights in Martinsville6/9/2020  Mooresville, NC (June 9, 2020) – Carolina SIM Works is your one-stop shop for turn-key Sim Rigs not only for professional drivers but also for the average Joe. Carolina SIM Works is based in Hickory, NC and owned and operated by Casey Mahoney and his family. CSW Rigs can be picked up in person at the shop in Hickory or shipped to your door turn-key. Casey has been heavily involved in the racing industry living out his dream of building race cars in the chassis shops of Dale Earnhardt, Inc, Roush-Fenway Racing, Wood Brothers Racing, Team Penske and currently GMS Racing. Casey built the first demo unit in 2012 inside a local computer shop using both new and used parts for the cost of only $1500 with the intent to draw in customers and take orders for custom Sims. The rig then went to the driver lounge at GoPro MotorPlex go-kart track in Mooresville where it caught the eye of NASCAR Legend Jeff Burton and was sold in 2015 for his son, Harrison. That same year, after 3 years of hustle, Casey took his first custom order for NASCAR Driver Alex Bowman and went to work in his garage to build the first customer built rig. "I am thrilled to be teaming up with Carolina SIM Works under the lights at Historic Martinsville Speedway this Wednesday night,” said Joey Gase. “Carolina SIM Works is a great family operated business that serves each professional or novice racer to their specific needs no matter what the budget. During the “2nd NASCAR off season” this year when we participated in the Pro Invitational Series I kept having to go to friends’ houses to borrow their sim rigs as I just had an old wheel and pedals from 2008. I could not believe the positive difference it made. After experiencing that and seeing what other drivers like Alex Bowman and Brad Keselowski were using I wanted the same thing! Carolina SIM Works is currently producing mine and I cannot wait to have it!” What separates Carolina SIM Works from the rest is Casey’s personal attention to detail and each client gets direct consultation with an owner that understands the NASCAR way and standards. CSW values excellence and direct support with a one-on-one contact while seeking to innovate to find the most authentic parts and construction for a great day of sim racing. CSW is focused on giving you the very best day of racing when you just can’t be at the track. To order your own Carolina SIM Works Simulator visit https://carolinasimworks.com/ . Be sure to catch the Carolina SIM Works car tomorrow night live on FS1 at Martinsville Speedway!   Joey Gase Racing to Pay Tribute to NASCAR Hall of Fame Driver Bobby Allison at Darlington Raceway4/1/2020  Thomasville, NC (April 1, 2020) – Joey Gase and Agri Supply team up to pay tribute to NASCAR Hall of Fame driver, Bobby Allison in the 71st annual running of the Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway in September. Gase will pilot the No. 51 Rick Ware Racing entry with the familiar colors of red and gold from Allison's 1971 Southern 500 win. "I am thrilled to be teaming up with Agri Supply for the 71st Annual Southern 500 at Darlington to honor a true hero and legend in our sport, Bobby Allison," said Joey Gase. "Darlington is one of those race tracks that you always get chills at when you drive through the tunnel. Ever since they have started throwback weekend, it has made everything more special and fun for both the teams and fans." Agri Supply started as a farm supply store over 50 years ago but now has grown to over 26,000 items and counting for your Farm, Tractor, Garden, and Home needs. Agri Supply has eight retail locations in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Virginia; releases several unique catalogs per year; and has a thriving website with a huge product selection available. "Agri Supply is great family-owned business that always has done everything the right way, and treated their customers like family." continued Gase. "In these uncharted waters we are in right now, that treatment is no different. They are keeping all of their stories open in VA, NC, SC, GA, and keeping all of their prices fair and affordable for families during these hard times. I could not be more proud to represent such a great company!"  Agri Supply's goal is to provide quality merchandise at the most reasonable price, to give our customers the best service possible and to treat all customers fairly. "Agri Supply is proud to have had a part in sponsorship of Joey Gase going into our 7th year now. We have been super excited to participate in all of the throwback weekends at Darlington thus far. This year we are happy to sponsor Joey in the NASCAR Cup Series throwback to former champion Bobby Allison's 1971 scheme. We wish Joey the same Southern 500 victory lane success as Bobby had in 1971 and 1972!" - Agri Supply Team. Team Owner Rick Ware commented, "Our sport has a strong history of NASCAR Champions who have helped to shape this sport. We are honored to carry the colors of one of the most influential drivers in our sport, Bobby Allison, at Darlington Raceway in September, with Joey Gase behind the wheel of the No. 51 Agri Supply car." Be sure to catch all of the throwback action at Darlington Raceway, Labor Day weekend September 6, 2020!  LifeLink® of Georgia and Donate Life Georgia to host NASCAR Cup Series driver Joey Gase to honor organ, eye & tissue donors. MEDIA OPPORTUNITY Media contact: Tracy G. Ide Project Manager, Public Affairs LifeLink® of Georgia Phone 706-854-0333| [email protected]  Hampton, GA (March 11, 2020) – Following his mother’s death in 2011 from a sudden brain aneurysm, NASCAR driver Joey Gase made the decision to donate her organs, eyes and tissues, which ultimately touched the lives of 66 individuals in desperate need of a transplant. Since then, Gase has become as passionate about donation as he is about racing. In 2015, he was awarded NASCAR’s inaugural COMCAST Community Outreach Award for his work supporting organ, eye and tissue donation and donor families. Rick Ware Racing is excited that Gase will pilot the No. 53 entry in the 2020 NASCAR Cup Series season. Over 112,000 men, women and children across the country are waiting for the gift of life through transplantation; over 4,800 wait in Georgia. For the upcoming Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway, Gase will race the LifeLink® and Donate Life Georgia #53 car in honor of his mother and others touched by donation and transplantation, like Cori Stubbs. Cori was a mother, wife and friend to many. She enjoyed living life to the fullest and was an avid NASCAR fan. She and her husband Shawn were camping for the 2019 Atlanta race weekend when Cori suddenly passed away of sudden brain aneurysm (Same thing Joey’s mother passed away from). Cori’s legacy continued as she saved three lives through organ donation. Cori’s picture will be placed on the hood of the #53 car as a tribute to those whose lives were forever changed by her family’s decision to donate life. On Thursday, March 12, 2020, Gase will share his personal experience as a donor family member and honor the life of Cori, and donor families in general. Recipients, donor families, and registered organ donors will be invited to sign and make handprints on Gases’ #53 car during a special event called “Handprints of Hope.” The personal tributes to organ donors, transplant recipients, those waiting for a transplant and healthcare professionals will ride with Gase on the track during his race as an inspiration for fans about the power of donation. Members of the community are also invited to attend. WHAT: Handprints of Hope: Special appearance by NASCAR driver Joey Gase and LifeLink/Donate Life Georgia #53 car WHERE: Depot Park, Downtown Hampton 20 E Main St. S, Hampton, GA 30228 WHEN: Thursday, March 12, 2020 4:45 pm – 5:30 pm WHY: Meet and greet with NASCAR driver and Donate Life advocate, Joey Gase Unveil LifeLink and Donate Life Georgia #53 car with Handprints of Hope Honor organ and tissue donors including Cori Stubbs WHO: Interviews available with Joey Gase, NASCAR driver and Community Champion Award winner, Donor families, transplant patients, recipients and Donate Life advocates About LifeLink of Georgia LifeLink of Georgia is a non-profit community service organization dedicated to the recovery of organs and tissues for transplantation. Learn more by visiting www.LifeLinkFoundation.org. Connect with us socially on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. About Donate Life Georgia Donate Life Georgia (DLG) is a statewide alliance formed to educate the public about organ, tissue and eye donation. DLG is one of 50 non-profit local coalitions affiliated with Donate Life America and works to spread a unified message to Americans about the importance of organ, tissue and eye donation. |
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