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Jeff Gordon & Rick Hendrick Homestead Media Transcript

Found November 18, 2012 on Start 'N' Park Blog: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Jeff Gordon,  Michael Waltrip,  Richard Petty,  Clint Bowyer
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Jeff Gordon, driver of the #24 DuPont Chevrolet, and Rick Hendrick, owner of Hendrick Motorsports, met with members of the media at Homestead-Miami Speedway and discussed the 20-year relationship with DUPONT, the incident at Phoenix International Raceway and other topics. KERRY THARP:  We have a special availability in here this afternoon at Homestead Miami Speedway.  We have Jeff Gordon.  He’s driving the No. 24 DUPONT 20 year Celebratory Chevrolet for Hendrick Motorsports, and we’re pleased to be joined by Jeff and his team owner Rick Hendrick.  This is 20 years for Jeff Gordon in the DUPONT Chevrolet with Hendrick Motorsports, a terrific accomplishment in any walk of life to be together for 20 years. Jeff, congratulations.  Four time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion, also getting ready to start your 689th straight NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race on Sunday.  That’s third all time, and Rick Hendrick will be going for his 11th NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championship as an owner on Sund...
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