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How much longer will Jeff Gordon keep racing:

#24-Jeff Gordon, who ranks third on the all-time wins list with 87 victories, is moving closer to the end of his career at age 41, but just when will that be in a series where Mark Martin is still driving at age 54? ‘There was a time when I didnt think I was going to be racing at 40, so I hate to even say ‘never say never, but Im pretty sure thats not something that is in the cards for me’ Gordon said of racing as long as Martin has. ‘I dont work as hard on the physical side as Mark does, so from a physical standpoint I dont think Id be prepared for it. Also, Im as excited about the future that I have when that day comes when Im not driving the car in motorsports, maybe even some other opportunities and my kids and my family and that life. I feel like I have a whole other step of life and career ahead of me that if I selfishly race until Im 50 or 52, I think its going to take away some of those opportunities that are there that Im excited about.”( Sports Illustrated )