Fifteen years ago or so, while researching a NASCAR book, one of the people I interviewed was John Bickford, Jeff Gordon's stepfather and business manager. Bickford, who was the architect of Gordon's career from his early days as a kid in quarter Jeff Gordon corners like a champ on that thing, at least with a … Read more
The now-legendary crew chief was a young up-and-comer at the time and was looking to give Jeff Gordon a present for his 21st birthday. Evernham headed to NASCAR artist Sam Bass' studio near Charlotte Motor Speedway in the hopes of getting a program It didn't take long to realize that this was the real Jeff … Read more
It didn't take long to realize that this was the real Jeff Gordon, tears and all. He was a passionate, genuine kid who wanted to win badly and wasn't afraid to let his guard down and show his emotions. Gordon, who will retire from full-time racing Jeff Gordon will go down as one of the … Read more
Jeff Gordon, driver of the #24 Axalta Chevrolet, stands in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Quicken Loans Race for Heroes 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 7, 2014 in Jeff Gordon, driver of the #24 Axalta Chevrolet, stands in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Sprint … Read more
Four-time Cup Series champion Jeff Gordon announced the 2015 season will be his last as a full-time NASCAR driver. Gordon told his colleagues at Hendrick Motorsports on Thursday morning, just prior to making the announcement public via Twitter. John Bickford was sitting at his desk in Jeff Gordon's business offices when his stepson ambled inside … Read more
INDIANAPOLIS — Of course Jeff Gordon would win on the day named in his honor by the local mayor. Of course it would occur on the 20-year anniversary of him winning the very first Brickyard 400. And of course all this had to For similar and disparate reasons, Jeff Gordon and Tony Stewart would love … Read more
Gordon, a week shy of his 43rd birthday and often fighting an aching back, won on the 20th anniversary celebration of his first Brickyard victory. It came on the day the Mayor of Indianapolis proclaimed “Jeff Gordon Day” and showed Gordon is trying to INDIANAPOLIS — Twenty years ago, NASCAR swept into the hallowed grounds … Read more
INDIANAPOLIS — Of course Jeff Gordon would win on the day named in his honor by the local mayor. Of course it would occur on the 20-year anniversary of him winning the very first Brickyard 400. And of course all this had to come at Indianapolis Motor The fifth time is a charm for Jeff … Read more
Twenty-one years after winning the inaugural Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Gordon won the prestigious NASCAR race for a record fifth time. The victory broke a tie with Hendrick Motorsports teammate Jimmie Johnson among Cup race INDIANAPOLIS — The NASCAR star nicknamed "Four Time" is now "Five Time" at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Jeff Gordon … Read more
INDIANAPOLIS — With a fifth Brickyard 400 victory on the line Sunday, Jeff Gordon looked like the driver he was 20 years ago. Gordon nailed the final restart of the race — no given because restarts have been Gordon's Achilles heel — to pass Hendrick INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (July 27, 2014)– Jeff Gordon wins the Brickyard … Read more