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January 22, 2015 at
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Why anything relating to a NASCAR star on a sprint car website? Because Jeff Gordon cut his teeth in open wheel racing. His family relocated to Indiana from California because he could race in Indiana at a younger age and because there were more racing opportunities.
I first saw Gordon race in a sprint car race at the now defunct Mesa Marin Raceway near Bakersfield, CA in December of 1990 or 1991. Gordon was driving for his stepfather John Bickford and Won the race.
Without the current "Chase" system, Gordon would be going for his eighth "Cup" championship this coming season. As it is he already has four championships and 92 "Cup" wins -- behind only Petty and Pearson.
He's been a great ambassador for the sport and a true gentleman throughout his NASCAR career.
I am an above the knee amputee and proudly sport a prosthesis socket that has Gordon material laminated into it as well as a bright yellow #24.
Although the sport will miss him there are lots of young, upcoming drivers who will eventually fill the gap left by Gordon's retirement.
It's refreshing to see him retiring at the top of his game unlike so many athletes (race drivers included) who have carried on long past their prime.
Tucson Osty
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January 22, 2015 at
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Posted By: Tucson Osty on January 22 2015 at 02:07:06 PM
Why anything relating to a NASCAR star on a sprint car website? Because Jeff Gordon cut his teeth in open wheel racing. His family relocated to Indiana from California because he could race in Indiana at a younger age and because there were more racing opportunities.
I first saw Gordon race in a sprint car race at the now defunct Mesa Marin Raceway near Bakersfield, CA in December of 1990 or 1991. Gordon was driving for his stepfather John Bickford and Won the race.
Without the current "Chase" system, Gordon would be going for his eighth "Cup" championship this coming season. As it is he already has four championships and 92 "Cup" wins -- behind only Petty and Pearson.
He's been a great ambassador for the sport and a true gentleman throughout his NASCAR career.
I am an above the knee amputee and proudly sport a prosthesis socket that has Gordon material laminated into it as well as a bright yellow #24.
Although the sport will miss him there are lots of young, upcoming drivers who will eventually fill the gap left by Gordon's retirement.
It's refreshing to see him retiring at the top of his game unlike so many athletes (race drivers included) who have carried on long past their prime.
Tucson Osty
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retiring? sounds like he is going to run a "limited schedule". mark martin kept racing for years after he "retired".
to indy and beyond!!
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January 22, 2015 at
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Posted By: Tucson Osty on January 22 2015 at 02:07:06 PM
Why anything relating to a NASCAR star on a sprint car website? Because Jeff Gordon cut his teeth in open wheel racing. His family relocated to Indiana from California because he could race in Indiana at a younger age and because there were more racing opportunities.
I first saw Gordon race in a sprint car race at the now defunct Mesa Marin Raceway near Bakersfield, CA in December of 1990 or 1991. Gordon was driving for his stepfather John Bickford and Won the race.
Without the current "Chase" system, Gordon would be going for his eighth "Cup" championship this coming season. As it is he already has four championships and 92 "Cup" wins -- behind only Petty and Pearson.
He's been a great ambassador for the sport and a true gentleman throughout his NASCAR career.
I am an above the knee amputee and proudly sport a prosthesis socket that has Gordon material laminated into it as well as a bright yellow #24.
Although the sport will miss him there are lots of young, upcoming drivers who will eventually fill the gap left by Gordon's retirement.
It's refreshing to see him retiring at the top of his game unlike so many athletes (race drivers included) who have carried on long past their prime.
Tucson Osty
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100% dead on........Shame about the championships he missed out on by being consistant......or screwed by the 'chase'
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January 22, 2015 at
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I thought he retired from RACING in 1993 or so????
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January 22, 2015 at
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Posted By: tenter on January 22 2015 at 04:59:27 PM
I thought he retired from RACING in 1993 or so????
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I see what you did there.
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