Who knew that one bumper throw could cause not only so much controversy but be a blessing in disguise for both drivers involved. Of course, we’re talking about the incident in this past Saturday’s Xfinity Series race at Richmond Raceway in which Joey Gase threw his bumper at Dawson Cram’s windshield.
According to Bob Pockrass of FOX Sports, Cram has landed Xpress Auto Glass as primary sponsor for this Saturday’s DUDE Wipes 250 at Martinsville Speedway.
How apropos…
Not to be outdone, Gase benefited from his bumper throw as well. Though NASCAR fined him $5,000 for the incident, he did land a primary sponsorship from Bumpers That Deliver for the Xfinity Series race at Michigan International Speedway on Saturday, Aug. 17.
Gase’s bumper throw occurred on Lap 173 after Cram turned Gase as the two went into Turn 1. Gase’s No. 35 Chevrolet slammed hard into the wall, nearly ripping off his bumper completely. Gase decided he’d finish the deal himself. He yanked it off his car and chucking it at Cram as he made his way around the racetrack.
Gase finished the race 34th, while Cram came away with a P25 result. After the race, NASCAR confirmed it would speak to Gase about the incident.
Gase went nuclear on Cram and JD Motorsports after the race.
“I think him just not having his head screwed on right,” Gase said. “You know I gave the kid his first opportunity ever in Xfinity and I know [team owner] Johnny Davis is in the business of wrecking race cars and we’re definitely not we’re a small team and racing hard for the lucky dog and apparently, he just didn’t know how to lift. Maybe his throttle stuck, I don’t know.”
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