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81 wins. Four Cup championships. Three Daytona 500 trophies. Those facts alone make Jeff Gordon one of NASCAR¿s most decorated drivers of all time, and, at the age of 36, the Vallejo, Calif., native still has plenty of time to reach greater heights.
To put his career in perspective, only one other driver (Darrell Waltrip) has won more race...
To put his career in perspective, only one other driver (Darrell Waltrip) has won more race...
81 wins. Four Cup championships. Three Daytona 500 trophies. Those facts alone make Jeff Gordon one of NASCAR¿s most decorated drivers of all time, and, at the age of 36, the Vallejo, Calif., native still has plenty of time to reach greater heights.
To put his career in perspective, only one other driver (Darrell Waltrip) has won more races (84) in NASCAR¿s modern era (1972-present). And Gordon is well within striking distance of the NASCAR record of seven season championships, a mark shared by the sport¿s most revered names, Richard Petty and Dale Earnhardt.
A driver for Hendrick Motorsports since his Winston Cup debut in 1994, Gordon has also left his mark as co-car owner and mentor to Hendrick teammate Jimmie Johnson, the 2006 and 2007 Nextel Cup champion. In 2008, he¿ll drive the No. 24 DuPont Chevrolet for Hendrick Motorsports.
To put his career in perspective, only one other driver (Darrell Waltrip) has won more races (84) in NASCAR¿s modern era (1972-present). And Gordon is well within striking distance of the NASCAR record of seven season championships, a mark shared by the sport¿s most revered names, Richard Petty and Dale Earnhardt.
A driver for Hendrick Motorsports since his Winston Cup debut in 1994, Gordon has also left his mark as co-car owner and mentor to Hendrick teammate Jimmie Johnson, the 2006 and 2007 Nextel Cup champion. In 2008, he¿ll drive the No. 24 DuPont Chevrolet for Hendrick Motorsports.
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Patrick 'dedicated' to NASCAR future
Is there any question NASCAR's "It Girl" is serious about hanging with the big boys? News flash: Danica Patrick is skipping the Indianapolis 500 to race in the Coca-Cola 600 in May. That shows a serious level of engagement for Patrick, who has dabbled...Tags: Tony Stewart, Daytona 500, Coca-Cola Co., Speedway Motorsports Incorporated, Mark Martin
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End of love-bug racing?
NASCAR has heard the cries of racing fans who hate tandem — or love-bug — racing. The official memo was released last week: Squash all love bugs. There will be no Talladega Tandems. NASCAR is moving to a larger restrictor plate for next...Tags: Dale Earnhardt, Jr., Jimmie Johnson, NASCAR, Auto Racing
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They'll be playing it safe
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Obama's arrival at Towson brings excitement to hoops game
The Towson Center was transformed Saturday afternoon from a sleepy arena into a vibrant place to be for a few thousand Baltimoreans due to the presence of President Barack Obama and his family.
An announced 3,119 fans showed up to see Obama — and a...Tags: White House, College Sports, George Washington, Oregon State Beavers, Basketball
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'Smoke' sends a signal
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Big names may not make Chase
Strap on your HANS device, everybody. It's going to be a wild ride with six races to go before the 12-driver field is set for the Chase for the Sprint Cup Championship. The top seven guys are safe. But once you get below Jeff Gordon, now seventh, there'...Tags: Carl Edwards, Tony Stewart, Dale Earnhardt, Jr., Joe Gibbs, Greg Biffle
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Edwards slides off track
It's not often you see somebody trying to implode his championship aspirations with a stick of dynamite and a bottle of tequila in tow. But that's the image Carl Edwards is cultivating. He has gone rogue. Or maybe not. Will he be back with Jack Roush...Tags: Carl Edwards, Joe Gibbs, Greg Biffle, Athletes
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Patrick still has a lot to prove
When it comes to polarizing athletes, Danica Patrick is probably ranked with Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow in a category all their own. So it's not surprising that not everyone in NASCAR is smitten by the news Patrick is expected to run a full 2012...Tags: Tony Stewart, Celebrities and Bad Behavior, Tim Tebow, Danica Patrick, Brad Keselowski
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Don't count on Chase changes
Although there has been an occasional push from a driver to include a road course in the Chase — I recall Ryan Newman suggesting that Daytona's road course could be a viable venue — don't expect any changes in the current format. The road...Tags: Carl Edwards, Daytona 500, Joe Gibbs, Ryan Newman, NASCAR
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Call it the chase before the Chase
It's shaping up to be a wild ride as NASCAR heads into the last two regular-season races (Atlanta, Sunday night) and Richmond (Sept. 10) before the 12-driver field is set for the Chase. Five guys are in: Kyle Busch, Jimmie Johnson, Matt Kenseth, Carl...Tags: Fox Sports (tv network), Tony Stewart, Contracts, Dale Earnhardt, Jr., Speedway Motorsports Incorporated
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Dale pales in comparison
Certainly there have been worse transactions in the history of sports. Take your pick: The Red Sox selling Babe Ruth so they could finance a Broadway musical. The Baltimore Colts forcibly dumping pouty Sanford rookie QB John Elway for Mark Hermann and...Tags: Babe Ruth, Dale Earnhardt, Jr., Tim Tebow, Broadway Theater, Mark Martin
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Gordon's reign cleanses
HAMPTON, Ga. — Shortly after the 200th lap in Tuesday's AdvoCare 500, a heavy mist started falling on Atlanta Motor Speedway, forcing officials to call for a caution. After pit stops by the usual suspects, it was time to meet the new drivers atop...Tags: Tony Stewart, Bobby Allison, Dale Earnhardt, Jr., Juan Pablo Montoya, Clint Bowyer
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