Joey Gase

Joseph Robert Gase is an American professional stock car racing driver and team owner. He competes part-time in the NASCAR Cup Series, driving the No. 66 Ford Mustang for Garage 66, and also part-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, driving the No. 35/53 Chevrolet SS for his own team, Joey Gase Motorsports with Scott Osteen. Gase is known for his dedication, resilience, and advocacy within and outside the racing world.

Early Life and Background

Joey Gase was born on February 8, 1993, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Introduced to racing at a young age, he began his competitive career in go-karts at the age of eight. Gase won the track modified B championship at La Crosse Fairgrounds Speedway in 2007, becoming the youngest driver to do so, and also secured the late model championship at Hawkeye Downs Speedway in 2009. Gase graduated from Xavier High School in Cedar Rapids in 2011. A significant personal influence, Gase’s mother, Mary Jo, died from a brain aneurysm when he was 18, an event that motivated him to promote organ donation awareness.

Career

Gase began competing in NASCAR’s lower series in the early 2010s, gradually moving up to the Xfinity Series and the NASCAR Cup Series. His best career NASCAR Cup Series finish is 17th at Talladega Superspeedway in 2020. In 2017, he made his first Daytona 500 start and finished 23rd, the highest finishing rookie that year. In 2018, Gase drove the No. 35 Chevrolet Camaro full-time for Go Green Racing in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. Later, he raced primarily part-time in multiple NASCAR series, including the Xfinity and Cup Series, driving for various teams like MBM Motorsports, Rick Ware Racing, and Kaulig Racing.

In 2022, Gase formed a NASCAR Xfinity team, Joey Gase Motorsports, with Patrick Emerling, which expanded to a two-car full-time team in 2023. His persistence has earned him respect in the racing community, despite not securing wins in national NASCAR events.

Off-Track Ventures

Gase is an active advocate for organ, eye, and tissue donation, inspired by his mother’s organ donations after her death. He has been recognized with awards such as the inaugural Comcast Community Champion Award for his efforts. Gase is also involved with the National Kidney Foundation as an ambassador and participates in various charitable activities. He actively engages fans and media through public appearances and social media.

Net Worth

Estimated net worth is $2 million.

Family Life

Joey Gase is married to Caitlin, and they have identical twin sons named Carson and Jace. His mother, Mary Jo, passed away from a brain aneurysm, inspiring his organ donation advocacy.

Recent Controversies

At the 2024 ToyotaCare 250 at Richmond Raceway, Gase was fined $5,000 by NASCAR for throwing his car’s bumper at another competitor during a late-race incident. This is the most recent verified controversy involving him, related strictly to in-race conduct.

Key Highlights from Season 2024 and 2025

• 2024: Gase competed part-time in the NASCAR Xfinity and Cup Series while expanding his team, Joey Gase Motorsports, achieving its first top-10 finish with a ninth place at Talladega Superspeedway.
• 1 August 2025: Gase returned to the NASCAR Cup Series at the Coke Zero Sugar 400 driving the No. 44 Chevrolet for NY Racing Team, finishing 20th and tying for the team’s best finish. He continues managing his racing team and competing selectively in NASCAR events.