Jeff Gordon News

Unofficial “Classic” Driver Points Standings

Unofficial “Classic” Driver Points Standings

September 16, 2007
after New Hampshire [27 of 36 races]: (Traditional Points...the old way, not the Chase) 1) #24-Jeff Gordon 4019 2) #20-Tony Stewart 3707 -312 3) #11-Denny Hamlin 3608 -411 4) #48-Jimmie Johnson 3589 -430 5) #17-Matt Kenseth 3576 -443 6) #99-Carl Edwards 3499 -520 7

Ramblings – New Hampshire:

Ramblings – New Hampshire:

September 16, 2007
Clint Bowyer gets his first-ever Nextel Cup victory today in the Sylvania 300 at New Hamphshire International Speedway....and a more boring race you may never see! I guess this race was really over on Friday when Bowyer grabbed the pole, cause there sure wasn't any

New Hampshire Fast Facts:

New Hampshire Fast Facts:

September 16, 2007
.. Clint Bowyer won the Sylvania 300, his first victory in 64 NASCAR Nextel Series races. .. This is his 13th top-10 finish in 2007. .. Bowyer became the fourth first-time race winner this season, joining Casey Mears, Martin Truex Jr. and Juan Pablo Montoya. .. Bowyer

NASCAR may give “regular-season” bonus in the future:

NASCAR may give “regular-season” bonus in the future:

September 15, 2007
NASCAR is considering creating a reward for the winner of the "regular season" in response to the huge points lead Jeff Gordon built before the Chase for the championship. NASCAR chairman Brian France said earlier this week he is willing to explore the idea of rewarding

Jeff Gordon’s Team Grabs Pit Crew Challenge Win at Richmond:

Jeff Gordon’s Team Grabs Pit Crew Challenge Win at Richmond:

September 13, 2007
Jeff Gordon's over-the-wall crew captured its fourth Checkers/Rally's Double Drive-Thru Challenge win of the season during Saturday night's Chevy Rock & Roll 400, moving into a tie for first place in the season-long standings. Mark Martin's #01 pit crew also has four

From the home office in Wahoo, Nebraska…

From the home office in Wahoo, Nebraska…

September 12, 2007
THE "LATE SHOW" TOP TWELVE "Top Twelve Reasons I Love Racing" For the first time in the history of the Late Show with David Letterman broadcasts, tonight's Late Show Top Ten is instead a Top Twelve, presented by the 12 NASCAR drivers in the Chase for the Nextel Cup

500th start for Jeff Gordon:

500th start for Jeff Gordon:

September 12, 2007
#24-Jeff Gordon will become the youngest active driver to reach 500 career starts this weekend when he takes the green flag in the SYLVANIA 300 at New Hampshire International Speedway. This career milestone will be downplayed, however, because this weekend's event

Chevy Clinches 31st Manufacters Championship:

Chevy Clinches 31st Manufacters Championship:

September 9, 2007
#48-Jimmie Johnson's victory of the Chevy Rock & Roll 400 at Richmond International Raceway clinched the 2007 Manufacturers' Championship for Chevrolet in NASCAR's premier division. With ten races left in the season, Chevrolet has collected its 31st Manufacturers'

Unofficial Driver Points Top-12 Standings

Unofficial Driver Points Top-12 Standings

September 8, 2007
after Richmond [26 of 36 races]: (Traditional Points) 1) #24-Jeff Gordon 3849 2) #20-Tony Stewart 3537 -312 3) #11-Denny Hamlin 3490 -359 4) #48-Jimmie Johnson 3439 -410 5) #17-Matt Kenseth 3430 -419 6) #99-Carl Edwards 3372 -477 7) #31-Jeff Burton 3328 -521 8) #5-

Richmond Fast Facts:

Richmond Fast Facts:

September 8, 2007
.. Jimmie Johnson won the Chevy Rock & Roll 400, his 29th victory in 209 Nextel Cup Series races. .. This is his Series-leading sixth victory and 16th top-10 finish in 2007. .. This is his second victory and third top-10 finish in 12 races at Richmond. Both of his

Top-5’s, Top-10’s:

Top-5’s, Top-10’s:

September 8, 2007
#24-Jeff Gordon leads all drivers after 26 races in 2007 with 21 Top-10 finishes and 15 Top-5 finishes. Next with most top-5's is #48-Johnson at 14; the next most top-10's is #20-Stewart at 18. All full-time drivers who have run all 26 races in 2007 have scored a Top

Chevy Continues Partnership with Hendrick Motorsports:

Chevy Continues Partnership with Hendrick Motorsports:

September 7, 2007
Chevrolet, the winningest nameplate in NASCAR, will continue its partnership with championship team Hendrick Motorsports in NASCAR competition in 2008 and beyond. In 23 years (1984-2006) of NASCAR competition, Hendrick Motorsports has garnered six Nextel Cup Series

Ramblings – Richmond Qualifying Notes:

Ramblings – Richmond Qualifying Notes:

September 7, 2007
It's not just an all-Hendrick front row....it's an all-Hendrick Top-3! Continuing to show that COT dominance, Jimmie Johnson took the Bud Pole tonight at Richmond International Raceway for Saturday Night's Chevy Rock and Roll 400 with a time of 21.378 (126.298 mph)

Richmond Qualifying Fast Facts

Richmond Qualifying Fast Facts

September 7, 2007
.. Jimmie Johnson won the Bud Pole for the Chevy Rock & Roll 400 with a lap of 21.378 seconds, 126.298 mph. .. This is his 10th Bud Pole in 209 career Nextel Cup races. .. This is his first Bud Pole and 17th top-10 start in 2007. .. This is Johnson's second Bud Pole

Bobby Labonte Joins 500 Club:

Bobby Labonte Joins 500 Club:

September 6, 2007
This weekend, Bobby Labonte and the #43 Cheerios/Betty Crocker Dodge Avenger team head to Richmond International Raceway for Saturday night's Richmond 400. Saturday's race will be Labonte's 500th career start. Labonte joins active drivers Terry Labonte, Bill Elliott