Gordon to Host SNL UPDATE 2: #24 DuPont chevy driver and four time Cup champ, Jeff Gordon to be guest host on Jan. 11, 2003 ‘Saturday Night Live’ on NBC at 11:30pm/et.(ThatsRacin.com)(12-27-2002) UPDATE – musical guest: NASCAR favorite Jeff Gordon zooms SNL into the New Year when he hosts the Emmy Award winning comedy show on January 11 with red-hot musical guest Avril Lavigne. Gordon is joined by one of 2002′ biggest pop stars Avril Lavigne who will perform selections from her multi-platinum smash Let Go. Her name has become synonymous with Best New Artist – winning the award at the MTV Video Music Awards and receiving a similar nomination at the 2002 Billboard Music Awards (along with a best pop female artist nod).(NBC PR)(1-4-2002) UPDATE: Gordon is scheduled to be in New York City Tuesday through Saturday night for SNL script meetings, rehearsals and the show itself. Gordon is scheduled to meet with the show’s cast and writers Tuesday night to discuss possible skits and his role in them, said Jon Edwards, Gordon’s spokesman. A “read-through” of selected skits is scheduled Wednesday, and rehearsals are scheduled Thursday and Friday.(Greenville News)(1-5-2002)
