Country artist Brad Paisley surprises Jeff Gordon at Hendrick Christmas party
Jeff Gordon and country music sensation Brad Paisley have been friends for several years, having memorably appeared together in the music video for Paisley's 2011 hit single "Old Alabama," which was filmed in part at the Hendrick Motorsports campus in Charlotte, North Carolina.
On Friday night, the two amigos who bear a striking rememblance to one another were together again -- for the annual Hendrick Motorsports Christmas party.
Only this time, Paisley's appearance was a complete surprise to the four-time Sprint Cup Series champion and soon-to-be FOX NASCAR announcer, whose final race as driver of the No. 24 Hendrick Chevrolet came in last month's season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
Check out a few memorable scenes from the big reunion, which included Gordon tribute videos, one-of-a-kind gifts and, appropriately, a performance by Paisley.
Bout to surprise somebody...shhhhh @JeffGordonWeb pic.twitter.com/A7QkqHeysh
— Brad Paisley (@BradPaisley) December 12, 2015
As @BradPaisley would say, there isn't any "mud on these tires!" This is for you @JeffGordonWeb! pic.twitter.com/kj22R15rf9
— Hendrick Motorsports (@TeamHendrick) December 12, 2015
A special guest has arrived... In @JeffGordonWeb's @AxaltaRacing Chevy from @HomesteadMiami! pic.twitter.com/E40Y9zCdKB
— Hendrick Motorsports (@TeamHendrick) December 12, 2015
.@BradPaisley doesn't just sing... He also drives @JeffGordonWeb's car! pic.twitter.com/ONiFymrSVd
— Hendrick Motorsports (@TeamHendrick) December 12, 2015
I'll take two tires...thanks @JeffGordonWeb and Merry Christmas @TeamHendrick ! pic.twitter.com/FWjN4lmPfm
— Brad Paisley (@BradPaisley) December 12, 2015
Honored to know you pal! RT @JeffGordonWeb: What a special night! Great way to wrap up this amazing season & career. pic.twitter.com/4kj1YNE5N8
— Brad Paisley (@BradPaisley) December 12, 2015
Thank you @JeffGordonWeb for great racing. No hazing the new kid in the press box @AllWaltrip pic.twitter.com/9sNssi0vRt
— Brad Paisley (@BradPaisley) December 12, 2015
