Jeff Gordon shocked the NASCAR world on Thursday with the announcement that 2015 will be his final full-time season as a driver for Hendrick Motorsports.
Letting team know this will be my final year competing for a championship. pic.twitter.com/s7aH8OpGQZ
— Jeff Gordon (@JeffGordonWeb) January 22, 2015
I'm proud of the career I've had & knew this day would come, but I'll be involved with @TeamHendrick for many years to come.
— Jeff Gordon (@JeffGordonWeb) January 22, 2015
After hearing the news, many drivers took to Twitter to share their thoughts on Gordon and his amazing career.
Crazy... You're the man!
“@JeffGordonWeb: Letting team know this will be my final year competing for a championship. pic.twitter.com/arqgDMfTni”
— Jimmie Johnson (@JimmieJohnson) January 22, 2015
Hard to imagine this is @JeffGordonWeb last full season. Tons of respect for him and what he's accomplished thus far. A total professional.
— Dale Earnhardt Jr. (@DaleJr) January 22, 2015
Grew up a @JeffGordonWeb and @markmartin fan. Been awesome to race both of them for wins. Look forward to one more year in 2015.
— Joey Logano (@joeylogano) January 22, 2015
Very few have done as much for our sport as @JeffGordonWeb. Nothing but respect for one of the greatest that's ever raced.
— Regan Smith (@ReganSmith) January 22, 2015
I feel so lucky to say I have raced against my idol and favorite driver growing up @JeffGordonWeb... ready for one more year against you.
— AJ Allmendinger (@AJDinger) January 22, 2015
Thanks for all of the advice over the years @JeffGordonWeb, one of my hero's growing up. Best of luck in 2015! pic.twitter.com/gS0At6mSyj
— James Buescher (@JamesBuescher) January 22, 2015
Crazy to hear that @JeffGordonWeb is retiring! What an amazing career! Glad I got to race with him!
— Danica Patrick (@DanicaPatrick) January 22, 2015
Congrats bud @JeffGordonWeb , looking forward to seeing you kick butt one more time. Looking forward to 2015 pic.twitter.com/AeZ21rx5Gn
— ray evernham (@RayEvernham) January 22, 2015
I've had a lot of good times with @JeffGordonWeb and one ? one. Weird to think just like all the other greats, that soon he won't be there!
— Clint Bowyer (@ClintBowyer) January 22, 2015
.@JeffGordonWeb was my childhood hero. Really going to cherish racing against him in his final season. #JGFinalLap
— Kyle Busch (@KyleBusch) January 22, 2015
I don't tweet much but, will say I have always been a #JeffGordon fan & proud 2 know such a gr8 ambassador to the sport of #NASCAR #Team24
— Bobby Labonte (@Bobby_Labonte) January 22, 2015
Can't imagine being at the track without @JeffGordonWeb. I don't think I would have ever had my opportunity without Jeff paving the way.
— Tony Stewart (@TonyStewart) January 22, 2015
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