Jeff Gordon News

Gordon to make 800th Cup start:

Gordon to make 800th Cup start:

August 4, 2016
Jeff Gordon, who will be driving the #88 Axalta Chevy at Watkins Glen, will make his 800th career NASCAR Cup Series start this weekend, which is 9th all-time. He has made all 799 of his career Cup starts while driving for car owner Rick Hendrick. In addition to his

Entry List

Entry List

August 3, 2016
for the Cheez-It 350 at the Glen Sprint Cup Series race at Watkins Glen International is posted, 40 teams/drivers [for 40 spots] are listed, including: #21-Blaney*, #30-Wise*, #32-Boris Said, #55-Alex Kennedy*, #88-Jeff Gordon, #95-McDowell, #98-Whitt*. Drivers who

Earnhardt, Jr believes concussion happened at Michigan UPDATE:

Earnhardt, Jr believes concussion happened at Michigan UPDATE:

August 2, 2016
#88- Dale Earnhardt Jr. said his doctors believe his concussion-like symptoms started with his June 12 crash at Michigan International Speedway. 'Obviously with my history of concussions, knowing the event I had in Michigan, that wreck right there is where they believe

Gordon says he will remain in #88 if needed

Gordon says he will remain in #88 if needed

July 29, 2016
Jeff Gordon met with the media at Pocono Raceway Friday morning

Indianapolis TV Ratings:

Indianapolis TV Ratings:

July 26, 2016
With Jeff Gordon coming out of retirement to replace Dale Earnhardt Jr., NASCAR's Brickyard 400 scored a double-digit increase over last year. NASCAR Sprint Cup racing from Indianapolis earned a 3.1 rating and 5.2 million viewers on NBCSN Sunday afternoon, according

Entry List

Entry List

July 26, 2016
for the Pennsylvania 400 Sprint Cup Series race at Pocono Raceway is posted, 40 teams/drivers [for 40 spots] are listed, including: #21-Blaney*, #30-Wise*, #32-Jeb Burton, #55-Sorenson*, #88-Jeff Gordon, #95-McDowell, #98-Whitt*. Drivers who are not a Charter team,

Earnhardt, Jr gives update on his status:

Earnhardt, Jr gives update on his status:

July 25, 2016
Dale Earnhardt Jr., on his weekly The Dale Jr. Download, said 'I miss the people more than the driving' while sitting out with concussion-type symptoms such as balance issues and nausea. He said he has been working on the physical and mental exercises for 2-2.5 hours

Stewart, Gordon take final lap together at Indianapolis:

Stewart, Gordon take final lap together at Indianapolis:

July 25, 2016
The two Indiana favorites didn't win the Brickyard 400 '” far from it. But Tony Stewart and Jeff Gordon gave the fans at Indianapolis Motor Speedway the highlight of the race minutes after the checkered flag dropped on the Kyle Busch victory Sunday afternoon. Stewart

First Friday practice

First Friday practice

July 22, 2016
for the Combat Wounded Coalition 400 Sprint Cup Series race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway is over after 85 scheduled minutes, the top-five, slowest and notes: #48-Johnson 184.185 #11-Hamlin 182.563 #13-Mears 180.346 #4-Harvick 179.845 #31-Newman 179.784 slowest: #

Earnhardt Jr. sensing improvement:

Earnhardt Jr. sensing improvement:

July 22, 2016
#88- Dale Earnhardt Jr. indicated Friday he is feeling a little better as he battles balance issues and nausea believed to be from concussions. Earnhardt, who has been working with doctors for the past 10 days, will miss his second consecutive race this weekend. 'Today

Lagging ticket sales pinching IMS profit:

Lagging ticket sales pinching IMS profit:

July 21, 2016
An article for IBJ in 2003 about the Brickyard 400 '¦ was 'Drafting off NASCAR.' The story detailed the financial prowess of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway's Brickyard 400, which debuted in 1994, and how then-Speedway boss Tony George used the money from the NASCAR

New Hampshire Race Notes & Facts:

New Hampshire Race Notes & Facts:

July 17, 2016
-There have been 42 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races at New Hampshire Motor Speedway; one per year from 1993 through 1996 and two per year since. -Hendrick Motorsports leads the series in wins at New Hampshire in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series with nine; followed by Joe

NASCAR considering changes to pit road timing UPDATE:

NASCAR considering changes to pit road timing UPDATE:

July 16, 2016
NASCAR officials are contemplating changes to their electronic timing systems in the pits at New Hampshire Motor Speedway after the controversy surrounding last week's penalty to #78-Martin Truex Jr. Truex was penalized for passing leader Kevin Harvick Jr. on the inside

Hendrick Motorsports talks about Dale Jr’s status:

Hendrick Motorsports talks about Dale Jr’s status:

July 15, 2016
Hendrick Motorsports general manager Doug Duchardt, #88-Crew Chief Greg Ives and Alex Bowman talked to the media at New Hampshire Motor Speedway Friday morning. Some notes: After Earnhardt, Jr. continued to feel bad last weekend at Kentucky, the initial plan was for

Ford will try to secure more young drivers:

Ford will try to secure more young drivers:

July 13, 2016
The head of Ford Performance says that the manufacturer will be more active in seeking and securing young drivers. 'We need to have more involvement going forward,' Dave Pericak, director Ford Performance, told SiriusXM NASCAR Radio on Tuesday. 'We have to make sure