The National Fire Protection Association\u00ae (NFPA\u00ae) announced that Joey Gase, with NY Racing, will compete on behalf of NFPA at the Jack Link\u2019s 500 NASCAR Cup Series race at Talladega Superspeedway on Sunday, April 26.<\/p>\n
Gase will be behind the wheel of car #44 emblazoned with Sparky the Fire Dog\u00ae, NFPA\u2019s beloved fire safety mascot, marking Sparky\u2019s 75th birthday. Since 1951, Sparky has helped educate generations of people on the importance of fire prevention and safety. NFPA is celebrating the milestone with activities throughout the year highlighting Sparky\u2019s continuing role in promoting fire safety for children and families.<\/p>\n
\u201cHaving Joey back on the track at Talladega is another important opportunity to bring NFPA\u2019s safety message to NASCAR fans throughout the country,\u201d said Lorraine Carli, NFPA vice president of Outreach and Advocacy. \u201cAs we share that message this week, it is also important to recognize that our hearts are with the Birmingham community following the tragic loss of three family members in a recent home fire. We extend our deepest condolences to all those affected by this tragic event, which only underscores the importance of home fire safety.\u201d<\/p>\n
Sunday\u2019s race will begin at 2:00 pm CST, and will be carried on FOX and HBO Max. Radio coverage will be available on MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.<\/p>\n
Talladega marks another stop in NFPA\u2019s ongoing racing sponsorship with Gase. His team recently represented NFPA last month at Darlington Raceway and at Martinsville Speedway as part of the NFPA 250, further extending NFPA\u2019s safety reach, impact, and audience.<\/p>\n
For this release and other announcements about NFPA initiatives, research, and resources, please visit the NFPA press room.<\/p>\n
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