Jeff Gordon Coca-Cola 600 Race Preview
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – In Jeff Gordon’s 700th career start at Darlington (S.C.) Raceway a few weeks ago, the 87-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series winner notched his 300th career top-five. But what does he remember about his third career top-five — a runner-up finish to Dale Earnhardt Sr. — in Gordon’s first attempt in the 600-miler at Charlotte Motor Speedway?
Not much.
Gordon,...
Pepsi® and Mountain Dew® Kick off an "Iconic Summer" with Prizes and Exclusive fan experiences
With summertime just around the corner, Pepsi® and Mountain Dew® are excited to announce "Iconic Summer," giving fans the chance to win a wide variety of incredible prizes and experiences. For decades, Pepsi and Mountain Dew have celebrated cultural icons, larger-than-life personalities and hosted some of the most memorable pop culture experiences —but never before...
20-reay anniversary of Gordon's first start in 600
In Jeff Gordon's 700th career start at Darlington a few weeks ago, the 87-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series winner notched his 300th career top-five. But what does he remember about his third career top-five - a runner-up finish to Dale Earnhardt - in Gordon's first attempt in the 600-miler at Charlotte Motor Speedway?
Not much.
Gordon, whose first race in NASCAR's...
Redefining excellence
Well they did it again. Jimmie Johnson, Chad Knaus and the No. 48 Lowe's team made history Saturday night in the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race.
I really think they surprised a lot of people Saturday night by rewriting the record books and winning their fourth Sprint All-Star Race. I might add that the win came in typical Jimmie Johnson and Chad Knaus fashion.
With the new qualifying...
Team Chevy Sprint All-Star Race Recap
CONCORD, N.C. – Five-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion, Jimmie Johnson etched his name in the sport’s history books by becoming the first four-time winner of the annual Sprint All-Star race at Charlotte Motor Speedway. He broke the tie for the all-time All-Star race wins lead with Jeff Gordon and Dale Earnhardt Sr. Johnson also won the annual event in 2003, 2006, and 2012...
Jimmie Johnson wins Sprint All-Star Race
Jimmie Johnson became the first four-time winner of NASCAR's annual All-Star race Saturday night at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
Johnson got a fast final pit stop from his Hendrick Motorsports crew to restart the race in second for the 10-lap sprint to the finish.
He battled teammate Kasey Kahne for a little more than one lap before clearing Kahne and sailing away to the $1 million...
Photo: Jeff Gordon’s All-Star Race helmet features “The Cat In The Hat”
In tonight’s All-Star Race at Charlotte Motor Speedway Jeff Gordon’s helmet will feature images from the hit book and TV series The Cat in the Hat.
The helmet design was a collaboration between the Jeff Gordon Children’s Foundation, Dr. Seuss Enterprises, L.P. and Random House Children’s Books, as part of their year-long celebration, Hats Off To Hope! The goal of the...
Jimmie Johnson Sprint All-Star Race Preview
HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. – “Hey now, you’re an All Star. Get your game on. Go play. Hey now, you’re a Rock Star. Get the show on. Get paid.” The members of the rock band Smashmouth didn’t have the Sprint All-Star Race in mind when they wrote the lyrics to their song “All Star,” but it certainly fits for Jimmie Johnson as he and the rest of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series circuit...
Team Chevy Sprint All-Star Race Preview
Chevrolet drivers have won 15 of 28 All-Star Races at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Wins by active drivers are:
Jeff Gordon, No. 24 Cromax Pro Chevrolet SS, has three (3) All-Star Race victories (’95, ’97 & ’01)
Jimmie Johnson, No. 48 Lowe’s Patriotic Chevrolet SS, has three (3) All-Star Race trophies (’03, ’06 & ‘12)
Kurt Busch, No. 78 Furniture Row/Sealy Chevrolet...
T-Rex, 'Days of Thunder' Chevys on display at NASCAR Hall of Fame
eff Gordon’s 1997 All-Star Race winning Chevrolet and the iconic City Chevrolet from “Days of Thunder” will be among the box-office favorites on display as part of the NASCAR Hall of Fame’s “Lights. Camera. NASCAR.” exhibit.
The exhibit opens to the public on Friday and chronicles how the industry has influenced films, how NASCAR has promoted movies through sponsorship...
Jimmie Johnson All that Glitters Is Gold
“Hey now, you’re an All Star. Get your game on. Go play. Hey now, you’re a Rock Star. Get the show on. Get paid.” The members of the rock band Smashmouth didn’t have the Sprint All-Star Race in mind when they wrote the lyrics to their song “All Star,” but it certainly fits for Jimmie Johnson as he and the rest of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series circuit pull into Charlotte...
Jeff Gordon and Drive to End Hunger teams with MIS and Quicken Loans for a month-long food drive
The speeds are sure to be fast and the action non-stop on June 16 when the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series rolls into Michigan International Speedway for the Quicken Loans 400.
But on Thursday the excitement will be high for a different reason at Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan. Gleaners welcomes 70 volunteers from Quicken Loans and MIS to help kick off its virtual...
Jeff Gordon Sprint All-Star Race Preview
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Saturday night’s NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race may not award points, but it provides a valuable learning tool for Jeff Gordon and the No. 24 Cromax® Pro team.
Gordon, a three-time winner (1995, 1997 and 2001) of this annual event, believes aggression is key in the race split into four segments of 20 laps and one final 10-lap sprint to the checkered flag.
“The...
Got An Extra $30 Million Lying Around? Buy Jeff Gordon’s New York City Penthouse
Thanks to the success of TV shows like Flip this House and Flip Men, people have been scooping up cheap properties for years in order to give them the ol’ quick fix and sell them for a profit. Take NASCAR star Jeff Gordon and his wife, model Ingrid Vandebosch, for example. In 2007, they purchased a three-bedroom apartment at Central Park West in New York City for $9.6 million and...
Complete Preview of NASCAR Sprint Cup Series All-Star Race
The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series will take a week off from points racing to reward its All-Star drivers. Saturday night will be the 29th running of the Sprint All-Star Race at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
Jeff Gordon is tied with Jimmie Johnson for the most Sprint All-Star Race wins by active drivers. Each driver has three wins. Johnson won the race last year.
Where: Charlotte Motor Speedway...
Opinion: Jeff Gordon Records Much Needed Top-Five In 700th Career Start
Jeff Gordon, driver of the #24 Cromax Pro Chevrolet, races Marcos Ambrose, driver of the #9 Stanley Ford, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Bojangles’ Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on May 11, 2013 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Todd Warshaw/Getty Images)
By: Toby Christie – Follow on Twitter @Tobalical
Heading into Saturday evening’s Bojangles’ Southern 500...
Three-time All-star winner Gordon plans to be aggressive
Saturday night's NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race may be pointless, but it provides a valuable learning tool for Jeff Gordon and the No. 24 Cromax® Pro team.
Gordon, a three-time winner (1995, 1997 and 2001) of this annual event, believes aggression is key in the race split into four segments of 20 laps and one final 10-lap sprint to the checkered flag.
"The All-Star race...
Jeff Gordon Selling Redneck NASCAR NYC Condo – $30 Million
My, oh my.
Whatever happened to the redneck days of NASCAR when guys dipped Skoal, listened to Hank Jr., changed their ow…
Team Chevy Bojangles’ Southern 500 Race Recap
DARLINGTON, S.C. – In his 700th NASCAR Sprint Cup Series career start, Jeff Gordon took the lead for Team Chevy by scoring a third-place finish at the Bojangles’ Southern 500 in his No. 24 Cromax Pro Chevrolet SS. A seven-time winner at Darlington, this marked Gordon’s 300th top-five finish in the sport; which recognizes him as becoming the fourth driver to accomplish this...
CUP: Strong Run For Gordon
Jeff Gordon made his 700th consecutive NASCAR Sprint Cup start on Saturday night…
CUP: Strong Run For Gordon
Jeff Gordon made his 700th consecutive NASCAR Sprint Cup start on Saturday night…
Eye on a record?
Saturday night's Bojangles' Southern 500 at Darlington marked Jeff Gordon's 700th start in the Sprint Cup Series, all consecutive.
That's the longest consecutive-game streak in any of the major sports, but Gordon isn't ready to contemplate breaking Ricky Rudd's Cup mark of 788—not yet. Assuming a 36-event schedule and no break in action for Gordon, the driver...
Jefff Gordon's New York Pad For Sale--for a Mere $30 Million
Lately we have seen some incredible houses go up for sale or be bought by some of today's biggest stars in sports. There was Ray Lewis's vacation house. Nick Saban's lake house is supposed to fetch about $11 million. Matt Forte got one heck of a deal on his Chicago home.
But none of them hold a candle to NASCAR superstar Jeff Gordon's New York condo overlooking...
Gordon proud of NASCAR milestone
Jeff Gordon is proud he has reached 700 straight Sprint Cup starts. He's even prouder has accomplished the feat while still near the top of the sport.
The 41-year-old Gordon is third in series history with 87 wins, Gordon's landmark start comes at Darlington Raceway in the Southern 500, a place where he's won seven times.
Gordon trails only Ricky Rudd's 789 straight...
Jeff Gordon puts luxurious $30 million New York City condo up for sale
NASCAR superstar Jeff Gordon has put his $30 million Manhattan, New York condo up for sale and it is as gorgeous as it is expensive.
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