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Long Term Planning
November 20 - - Overshadowed slightly in the hoopla surrounding Jimmie Johnson's date with history was the comment made by Rick Hendrick on Friday that Jeff Gordon will drive "at least three or four more years" for Hendrick Motorsports. There was speculation earlier this season that a balky back would force Gordon from
the driver's seat. However, he received treatment and
has been nearly pain-free for several months.
Gordon concludes the racing season in Sunday's 400-mile race at Homestead-Miami Speedway where Johnson will start on the pole en route
to history. "It would be nice to say that we've won on all the tracks, but we want to do it for ourselves- not because of a statistic,"
said Gordon, who starts back in 20th. "It's a victory that has eluded us so far. This is the last race of the season, and a win gives you confidence
and bragging rights over the offseason." Actually, a fourth consecutive title gives even more bragging rights, but I suppose
that isn't relevant to the discussion.
Phx photos: Corner | Chasin it | Cup title #9
Follow on Twitter - Posted a ton of pictures from the Charlotte race shop visits from Monday/Tuesday.
Earth Matters
November 12 - - Jeff Gordon and Ingrid Vandebosch attended the annual
fundraising dinner for the World Resources Institute, a global climate
advocacy group, in New York City on November 11.
Photo: Jeff and Ingrid
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Last Resort
October 30 - - Jeff Gordon will make an appearance at The Premier Club
hospitality area at Homestead Miami Speedway on November 22 before the
season-ending race. Tickets are on sale for the appearance.
JG appearance
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D.C. Tour
September 23 - - Jeff Gordon joined Dale Earnhardt Jr and Rick Hendrick for a stop
in Washington D.C. in which they layed a wreath at the Tomb of the
Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery and then toured The Pentagon.
"I was honored to pay tribute to all those currently serving our country and all those who have been lost in the past," Gordon said.
"It makes you very proud to be an American."
Article | Photos
In The News
1. Small Town USA: Yahoo Sports article on Jeff Gordon's life in New York City.
2. Fashion Week: Jeff, Ingrid, and Ella attended the Baby Phat 2010 Collection on September
15 during Fashion Week in New York City. Photo
3. Canadian track: Jeff Gordon statement
Videos of Interest
* Veterans Day 2009
* Cedar Point: VIDEO-1 | VIDEO-2- Aug 13
* Place In This World - JG Birthday
* Kelly Ripa interviews JG- late July
* Australia interview in 1986
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Calendar
November 22
Miami 400
November 22
Q&A chat session
November 26
Happy Thanksgiving
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| Starts |
35 |
| Poles |
1 |
| Wins |
1 |
| Top-5 |
16 |
| Top-10 |
24 |
| DNF's |
1 |
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Track |
Finish |
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Martnsvlle |
5
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Talladega |
20 |
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Texas |
13 |
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Phoenix |
9 |
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Homestead |
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1997- After wrecking his primary car on pit road during practice, Jeff Gordon
starts 37th and finishes three laps down in 17th place at Atlanta to hang on and win his second Cup series
title by just 14 points over Dale Jarrett.
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Five years ago, Hendrick Motorsports suffered a tragedy that could have crippled
the organization. Instead, that tragedy provided strength and determination which ultimately paved the road
to even greater success.