Jeff Gordon News

Jeff Gordon’s Crew Wins Tissot Pit Road Competition in California:

Jeff Gordon’s Crew Wins Tissot Pit Road Competition in California:

February 25, 2010
#24-Jeff Gordon's pit crew claimed top honors in Sunday's (Feb. 21) NASCAR Sprint Cup race in Fontana, Calif., winning the Tissot Pit Road Precision Award. Gordon's crew, a five-time winner in the Tissot competition last year, had another outstanding performance as

What driver reached 50 wins in the fewest starts in Cup Series history?:

What driver reached 50 wins in the fewest starts in Cup Series history?:

February 23, 2010
With #48-Jimmie Johnson at 48 wins in 293 starts, who was the fastest driver to win 50 Sprint Cup Series races? The would be #24-Jeff Gordon, who won his 50th race in his 232nd start, the fastest of any driver.(see more stats/notes at ESPN.com)(2-23-2010)

Overall all-time winnning percentage:

Overall all-time winnning percentage:

February 22, 2010
[drivers with over 100 starts]: 1. Herb Thomas -- 21.053% (48 wins, 228 starts) 2. Tim Flock -- 20.856% (39/187) 3. David Pearson -- 18.293% (105/574) 4. Richard Petty -- 16.892% (200/1184) 5. Fred Lorenzen -- 16.456% (26/158) 6. Jimmie Johnson -- 16.382% (48/293)

Jeff Gordon changes marketing agency:

Jeff Gordon changes marketing agency:

February 16, 2010
The Sports Business Journal is reporting - With an eye toward his future, Jeff Gordon is leaving IMG to chart a new course with Just Marketing International, a motorsports marketing agency in Indianapolis that has not been in the driver representation business before

Johnson wins Gatorade Duel 1:

Johnson wins Gatorade Duel 1:

February 11, 2010
#48-Jimmie Johnson won the 1st Gatorade Duel at Daytona International Speedway, beating #29-Kevin Harvick by about an inch. #18-Busch was 3rd, followed by #33-Bowyer & #78-Smith. #55-McDowell finished 14th and #13-Papis finished 15th and were the two go-or-go homers

Gordon expecting baby #2:

Gordon expecting baby #2:

February 4, 2010
during NASCAR Media Day coverage on ESPNEWS, #24-Jeff Gordon announced that wife, Ingrid Vandebosch, is expecting their second child due this coming summer, joining daughter Ella, currently two years old.(2-4-2010)

Johnson Finally Gets His Due In Preseason Media Poll:

Johnson Finally Gets His Due In Preseason Media Poll:

February 4, 2010
It only took an unprecedented fourth consecutive NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championship, but the media finally thinks Jimmie Johnson will defend his crown, according to a preseason media poll. Incredibly, this isn't a typical outcome. Only once in the previous five

ESPNEWS Live from NASCAR Media Day at Daytona Thursday:

ESPNEWS Live from NASCAR Media Day at Daytona Thursday:

February 1, 2010
ESPNEWS will surround NASCAR Media Day at Daytona International Speedway with a special multi-hour program featuring exclusive interviews with NASCAR's top drivers along with analysis of the upcoming season. The program airs Thursday, Feb. 4, at 12:30 p.m. ET. NASCAR

Jeff Gordon part of Ohio track plan:

Jeff Gordon part of Ohio track plan:

January 30, 2010
Jeff Gordon's name is being linked to a project to turn an old Ohio baseball stadium into a race track, The Columbus Dispatch reported. Gordon's stepfather, who's also the vice president and general manager of Jeff Gordon Inc., says the NASCAR star would help design

Seven Cup drivers on America’s 100 Most Powerful Athletes list:

Seven Cup drivers on America’s 100 Most Powerful Athletes list:

January 28, 2010
What is power? In athletics it is usually thought of as bulging muscles and dominating performance. But in sports today, power has a different meaning, as well: the earning potential of athletes, owners, agents, communities, and brands, ranging from breakfast cereal

Jeff Gordon’s episode of Extreme Makeover to air in April:

Jeff Gordon’s episode of Extreme Makeover to air in April:

January 26, 2010
The episode of ABC's Extreme Makeover: Home Edition that #24-Jeff Gordon filmed this month in Horry County, SC is scheduled to air on Sunday April 11, 2010 at 8:00pm/et on ABC. See images of the build at jeffgordon.com and at extremehorry.com or Myrtle Beach Sun Times

Two NASCAR drivers in Top 50 athlete earnings:

Two NASCAR drivers in Top 50 athlete earnings:

January 25, 2010
For the sixth consecutive year, Sports Illustrated has compiled a list of the 50 top-earning American athletes in salary, winnings, endorsements and appearance fees. And for the first time, the average earnings of those on the list fell -- down $1.5 million per athlete

Gordon to help build house on Extreme Makeover:

Gordon to help build house on Extreme Makeover:

January 12, 2010
Four-time NASCAR Sprint Cup champion #24-Jeff Gordon will be the celebrity builder for this week's 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition' build in Horry County [South Carolina], officials announced on Monday. Gordon showed up at 5:30am/et Monday, ready for his role as celebrity

ESPNEWS Live from NASCAR Media Day at Daytona Thursday:

ESPNEWS Live from NASCAR Media Day at Daytona Thursday:

January 4, 2010
ESPNEWS will surround NASCAR Media Day at Daytona International Speedway with a special multi-hour program featuring exclusive interviews with NASCAR's top drivers along with analysis of the upcoming season. The program airs Thursday, Feb. 4, at 12:30pm/et. NASCAR

NASCAR fans support The NASCAR Foundation:

NASCAR fans support The NASCAR Foundation:

December 31, 2009
Thousands of NASCAR fans across the country came out to support The NASCAR Foundation throughout the year, enabling the Foundation to raise and contribute $1.8 million in program services to nonprofit organizations across the country. A majority of the contributions