Jeffrey Michael Gordon (born August 4, 1971) is an American race car driver. He was born in Vallejo, California, and currently lives in Charlotte, North Carolina. He is a four-time NASCAR Winston Cup (now NEXTEL Cup) Series champion and driver of the #24 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. His primary sponsor is DuPont, though he occasionally drives a Pepsi-themed car. His other sponsors include Quaker State, Haas, GMAC, Georgia-Pacific, Sparkle, Lay's, and Nicorette. He is also the owner of the #48 team, driven by Jimmie Johnson.

Racing career

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Jeff Gordon began racing at the age of five ^*and according to his step-father, John Bickford, racing was Jeff's idea. It may have been his idea, but his family fully supported him. Gordon's family moved from Vallejo, California to Pittsboro, Indiana, not just for the racing opportunities in general, but especially those for younger drivers. Before the age of 18, Gordon had already won three short-track races and was awarded USAC Midget Car Racing Rookie of the Year in 1989. The next year Gordon won the USAC Midget title. In 1991, Gordon moved up to the USAC Silver Crown and at the age of 20 became the youngest driver to win the title.

Gordon then went on to spend two successful years in the NASCAR Busch Series in 1991 and 1992, driving for Bill Davis Racing (with whom he set a NASCAR record by capturing 11 poles in one season). Coincidentally, Gordon's first NASCAR Winston Cup Series race, the 1992 Hooters 500 at the Atlanta Motor Speedway, was also the final race for Richard Petty. He went on to finish 31st, crashing after 164 laps of competiton.

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(6/26) NASCAR Issues Penalties to Gordon and Johnson, DEI News and More.
Gilbert Sam, Jr.Get NASCAR News, Rumors, Notes and Tidbits on RacewayReport [link] In case you missed... June 26, 2007 NASCAR issues teams #48, #24 penalties for Sonoma Infractions: NASCAR has issued... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit gnextinc.com/nascar/ for full links, other content, and more! ]]
(6/25) NASCAR Owner Submits Changes in Qualifying, Gibbs Denies Speculation and More.
Gilbert Sam, Jr.Get NASCAR News, Rumors, Notes and Tidbits on RacewayReport [link] June 25, 2007 R. Gordon fuel mileage trouble: Robby Gordon started second and led a race-high 48 laps, including the first... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit gnextinc.com/nascar/ for full links, other content, and more! ]]
(6/24) Juan Pablo Wins at Infineon, Eury, Jr. to Join Earnhardt at HMS? And More...
Gilbert Sam, Jr.Get NASCAR News, Rumors, Notes and Tidbits on RacewayReport [link] June 24, 2007 Juan Pablo Wins Sonoma Road Course: Juan Pablo Montoya demonstrated his road racing prowess again Sunday,... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit gnextinc.com/nascar/ for full links, other content, and more! ]]
(6/23) Gordon and Johnson Back on the Track, Gibbs in Talks with Toyota? And More.
Gilbert Sam, Jr.Get NASCAR News, Rumors, Notes and Tidbits on RacewayReport [link] June 23, 2007 Gordon and Johnson OK'd for Saturday practices: Jimmie Johnson and Jeff Gordon wasted no time returning to the... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit gnextinc.com/nascar/ for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Hendrick: Would Like to Purchase the No. 8 for Earnhardt
Gilbert Sam, Jr.Get NASCAR News, Rumors, Notes and Tidbits on RacewayReport [link] June 23, 2007 Hendrick would like to buy the No. 8 for Earnhardt, Jr.: Car owner Rick Hendrick has let it be known to... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit gnextinc.com/nascar/ for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Jeff Gordon and Jimmie Johnson Fail Inspection at Sonoma.
Gilbert Sam, Jr.Get NASCAR News, Rumors, Notes and Tidbits on RacewayReport [link] June 22, 2007 J. Gordon and J. Johnson fail inspection; Neither allowed to qualify or practice: Nextel Cup Series points... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit gnextinc.com/nascar/ for full links, other content, and more! ]]

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Vickers' No. 83 team wins Sprint Pit Crew Challenge
Thu, 15 May 2008 21:54:39 -0400
Brian Vickers' team kicked off NASCAR's All-Star week activities by winning the Sprint Pit Crew Challenge on Thursday night, beating Denny Hamlin's team in a battle of Toyotas in the final round.
Drivers build playground from NASCAR Day funds
Thu, 15 May 2008 17:56:59 -0400
There is something about the sound of children playing on a brand-new playground that just brings a smile to people's faces, and that's just one of the many projects funded by fans purchasing a $5 NASCAR Day pin.
Fans' Vote remains tight entering home stretch
Thu, 15 May 2008 16:12:40 -0400
The field for the Sprint All-Star Race is set. Almost.
NASCAR's burnout artists will get their time to shine
Thu, 15 May 2008 11:46:47 -0400
He plants one foot on the accelerator, one foot on the brake, and the rear tires begin to spin and scream. Thick, white smoke starts to billow from beneath the racecar, drifting into a grandstand filled with cheering fans. Engine parts mangle and melt. If he's really good, the driver can make the tires blow out, the loose pieces of tread ripping into the sheet metal of the rear end. When they finally roll the thing into Victory Lane, the vehicle is a charred, smoking husk of what it used to be.
Wheeler flips over pick: Edwards gets All-Star nod
Wed, 14 May 2008 21:08:01 -0400
You can always count on H.A. "Humpy" Wheeler to put on a riveting dog-and-pony show about this time every year.

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