Four-time Winston Cup Series champion Jeff Gordon, 1999 champ Dale Jarrett and rising star Jimmie Johnson are featured on the cover of USA Weekend magazine for the Daytona 500 weekend of Feb. 14-16. The trio also is featured inside in a round-table discussion and a two-page poster.( Daytona Beach News Journal )(2-9-2003) UPDATE: In a major exclusive USA Weekend Magazine presents the very top 3 drivers of three generations of NASCAR in an autographed collectible poster. Featured drivers in the 2/16 issue are, Dale Jarrett; Jeff Gordon and Jimmie Johnson. The column will be posted online at the USA Weekend Magazine . Some highlights: What they think of the fans… Jeff Gordon: When somebody shows me his tattoos, and I can see my car, face and name all over their back. That’s when I call security. [Laughs.] Just kidding. It’s cool. But, it’s unreal too. Jimmie Johnson: To me, the coolest thing is when a fan has taken a room in their house and dedicated it to you. They have all these jackets and other stuff of ours decorating it. I mean, the money they spend- there’s no way any other sport can boast that kind of passion. What they think appeals to the fans… Johnson: Everybody can do it. Not everyone grows up with the ability to play basketball, football or baseball. But, some time or another; your going to drive a car. And, you’re going to break the speed limit. Dale Jarrett: Plus, TV puts fans in the driver’s seat. You feel like you’re right here. That’s unique to our sport.(2-11-2003)
