NFPA, Joey Gase team up again for new NASCAR season

QUINCY, Mass. — The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is getting back in the driver’s seat to continue its collaboration with Joey Gase Motorsports with Scott Osteen during select NASCAR race events in 2026, using the sport’s national platform to increase public awareness about the importance of fire safety and the vital role codes and standards play in protecting people and property.

As part of its expanded NASCAR involvement, NFPA will also serve as the entitlement sponsor of the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race during the spring race weekend at Martinsville Speedway. The NFPA 250 will take place at 3 p.m. on March 28, supporting NFPA’s codes and standards campaign “Safety Doesn’t Happen by Chance,” which is designed to highlight critical systems that help keep people safe at home, work, and in their communities.

“NASCAR has always placed safety at the forefront, both for competitors on the track and the fans who attend its races,” said NFPA vice president of Outreach and Advocacy Lorraine Carli. “This collaboration reflects the NFPA mission to protect people and property from fire and other hazards. With our sponsorship of the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series NFPA 250, and our continuing work with Joey Gase, we are excited to elevate national awareness about the importance of codes and standards and the role they play in safeguarding people, property, and communities.”

Gase will take the wheel during the NFPA 250, and will return to the track with NFPA again on October 10 at Charlotte Motor Speedway in support of Fire Prevention Week, which kicks off on October 4, 2026.

“Fire safety has always been personal to me, and being able to use the track as a platform to raise awareness makes this work even more meaningful,” said Joey Gase. “Safety starts at home, and getting the chance to highlight that message is something I’m proud of. Every family deserves to know the risks of fire and the actionable steps they can take to prevent it, and they should also know about the standards that support safety in our communities. Teaming up with NFPA for the NFPA 250 and in Charlotte during Fire Prevention Week helps us bring this important information to millions of people.”