Jeff Gordon News

Charlotte Driver Notes & Facts – Friday:

Charlotte Driver Notes & Facts – Friday:

October 9, 2015
‚· 531 drivers have competed in at least one NASCAR Sprint Cup Series points paying race at Charlotte Motor Speedway; 379 in more than one. ‚· NASCAR Hall of Famer Richard Petty leads the series in starts at Charlotte with 64. Jeff Gordon leads all active drivers

NCMA To Honor Jeff Gordon With Achievement In Motorsports Award:

NCMA To Honor Jeff Gordon With Achievement In Motorsports Award:

October 9, 2015
Jeff Gordon will be honored at the 10th Annual North Carolina Motorsports Industry Awards Ceremony and hosted by the North Carolina Motorsports Association, January 13, 2016. Gordon, who will retire from full-time racing at the conclusion of the 2015 season, will be

Charlotte Pole Notes & Facts – Thursday

Charlotte Pole Notes & Facts – Thursday

October 8, 2015
-Fireball Roberts won the inaugural Coors Light pole at Charlotte Motor Speedway (World 600) in 1960 with a speed of 133.904 mph

Earnhardt Jr. wants to keep pit crew for 2016:

Earnhardt Jr. wants to keep pit crew for 2016:

October 7, 2015
When it comes to keeping his pit crew intact throughout the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup, #88-Dale Earnhardt Jr. is a strong proponent of the status quo. Never mind that Earnhardt's #88 team picked up front tire changer Scott Brzozowski from Jeff Gordon's #24 squad

Axalta to sponsor Dale Jr. in 2016:

Axalta to sponsor Dale Jr. in 2016:

October 6, 2015
Axalta Coatings Systems will continue its long-standing partnership with Hendrick Motorsports after agreeing to a contract extension that will expand its presence and take one of the most enduring sponsorships in NASCAR through 2018. Beginning in 2016, Axalta will

$5 part failure knocks Johnson out of the Chase:

$5 part failure knocks Johnson out of the Chase:

October 6, 2015
It will go into the theoretical faulty part hall of fame, season-ruining wing, the right rear axle seal that on Sunday at Dover International Speedway helped eject six-time series champion #48-Jimmie Johnson from the Chase for the Sprint Cup after one round. It'll

Gordon for changes to green-which-checker finishes on superspeedways:

Gordon for changes to green-which-checker finishes on superspeedways:

October 4, 2015
#24- Jeff Gordon said Friday that NASCAR should reduce the number of green-white-checkered finishes at restrictor-plate tracks. Gordon's comments come three weeks before NASCAR races at Talladega Superspeedway. That will be the first race at a restrictor-plate track

#18 JGR team makes pit crew change UPDATES:

#18 JGR team makes pit crew change UPDATES:

October 3, 2015
The #18 Joe Gibbs Racing team and longtime front tire changer Nick Odell have parted ways. Odell was changing this past weekend in the Chase opener at Chicagoland in a race in which Kyle Busch finished ninth. This is an unusual development considering the timing and

Dover honors Jeff Gordon:

Dover honors Jeff Gordon:

October 3, 2015
In a year filled with farewells and reminiscing, Jeff Gordon - and his entire racing family - was presented with a unique tribute to his remarkable racing career. On Friday, Dover International Speedway, as well as local elected officials, made special presentations

Where the 2015 Sprint Cup Chase Drivers will start at Dover:

Where the 2015 Sprint Cup Chase Drivers will start at Dover:

October 2, 2015
[listed by driver points position] 1) #20-Matt Kenseth, 1st 2) #11-Denny Hamlin, 2nd 3) #19-Carl Edwards, 3rd 4) #22-Joey Logano, 4th 5) #48-Jimmie Johnson, 5th 6) #31-Ryan Newman, 6th 7) #41-Kurt Busch, 7th 8) #2-Brad Keselowski, 8th 9) #78-Martin Truex Jr., 9th 10

Top 10 Driver Ratings at Dover:

Top 10 Driver Ratings at Dover:

September 29, 2015
#48-Jimmie Johnson"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦ 122.3 #20-Matt Kenseth"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦.. 107.5 #18-Kyle Busch"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦. 105.0 #19-Carl Edwards"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦ 98.4 #42-Kyle Larson"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦.. 97.6 #16-Greg Biffle"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦. 96.2 #24-Jeff Gordon

Dover International Speedway prepares to honor Jeff Gordon:

Dover International Speedway prepares to honor Jeff Gordon:

September 29, 2015
Through 92 victories, more than 225,000 laps completed, and four NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championships, Jeff Gordon has served as a shining star for more than two decades, combining raw racing talent with Madison Avenue charm. Now, as that era nears its close, Dover

2015 Contender Round Clinch Scenarios “” Dover:

2015 Contender Round Clinch Scenarios “” Dover:

September 28, 2015
Here are the Contender Round clinch scenarios for Dover, regardless of the finish of any other driver"¦ #11-Denny Hamlin and #20-Matt Kenseth have already clinched a spot in the Contender Round. #19-Carl Edwards needs 12 points. (32nd and no laps, 33rd and at least

2015 NASCAR Sprint Cup Chase Standings:

2015 NASCAR Sprint Cup Chase Standings:

September 27, 2015
Challenger Round [after New Hampshire, race 28 of 36, Chase race 2 of 10] 1) #20-Matt Kenseth [5 wins], 2099 (Won New Hampshire*) 2) #11-Denny Hamlin [2 wins], 2093 (Won Chicago*) 3) #19-Carl Edwards [2 wins], 2089, 33 ahead of 13th 4) #22-Joey Logano [3 wins], 2089

New Hampshire Race Notes & Facts – Sunday:

New Hampshire Race Notes & Facts – Sunday:

September 27, 2015
‚· There have been 41 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races at New Hampshire Motor Speedway; one per year from 1993 through 1996 and two per year since. ‚· 166 drivers have competed in at least one NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway; 130 in