#24- Jeff Gordon is featured on this week’s national cover of Sports Illustrated ahead of the final race of his storied career. Gordon, 44, will race against #18-Kyle Busch, #4-Kevin Harvick and #78-Martin Truex Jr. on Sunday at Homestead-Miami Speedway in pursuit of his fifth NASCAR championship. Win or lose, Gordon will retire after the race to cap more than 20 years of professional competition. SI’s Mark Bechtel looks back at the highlights of Gordon’s career, from his accomplishments on the track to his complicated relationship with his dad and his sudden transformation years ago from a devout Christian to something more Hollywood. St. Louis Rams running back Todd Gurley is featured on the regional cover.(for locations see Sports Illustrated)(11-18-2015)
