Support pours in for Jeff Gordon ahead of final NASCAR race
Jeff Gordon's Hall of Fame career officially comes to a close after Sunday's Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
The four-time NASCAR Sprint Cup champion enters his final race with a very real shot at earning that elusive fifth title, which would be his first in the Chase format.
As Gordon prepares to make the final start of his 23-year career, support and well-wishes have been rolling in on social media.
Today's the day. #24ever pic.twitter.com/wLaeQ8uUWs
— Hendrick Motorsports (@TeamHendrick) November 22, 2015
First look: @JeffGordonWeb will sport special attire for his final race! #24ever pic.twitter.com/F2pyuFajQG
— Hendrick Motorsports (@TeamHendrick) November 22, 2015
I'm excited to watch @JeffGordonWeb's last thrilling ride tomorrow. He’s a great friend to me and to the @ClintonFdn. Best of luck #Team24!
— Bill Clinton (@billclinton) November 21, 2015
Thank you for EVERYTHING @jeffgordonweb. It's hard to believe this is it... Get it done bro! ?? #24ever pic.twitter.com/ztrH2d2T2Y
— Jimmie Johnson (@JimmieJohnson) November 22, 2015
U were my idol growing up. Never did I think I’d race against u for wins. Congrats on a great career @JeffGordonWeb pic.twitter.com/ysKMzOfsaj
— Joey Logano (@joeylogano) November 22, 2015
What a unbelievable run it has been! Thanks for all the great times jeffgordonweb! Pulling for you… https://t.co/BYKj9C4v62
— Casey Mears (@CJMearsGang) November 22, 2015
I will post a picture every hour today in tribute to @JeffGordonWeb Here we are as rookies in 1993. pic.twitter.com/UzoHpXrbC5
— Kenny Wallace (@Kenny_Wallace) November 22, 2015
Doesn't seem that long ago young @JeffGordonWeb changed #NASCAR for for ever. #WonderBoy #Legend #Respect
— Mark Martin (@markmartin) November 22, 2015
Pretty awesome. @JeffGordonWeb is a hero of mine. So special to be a part of his final race. Just was a dream of mine to race against him.
— AJ Allmendinger (@AJDinger) November 22, 2015
Age 17 I drove your '07 D500 car. Your advice was to listen more, talk less. Thx for the memories @JeffGordonWeb pic.twitter.com/8cAU9vRM8f
— landon cassill (@landoncassill) November 22, 2015
Pretty cool to be starting a race where a hero in our sport is making his last. Good luck @JeffGordonWeb!
— Ty Dillon (@tydillon) November 22, 2015
When @JeffGordonWeb started in Busch Series I had to rent his rental cars for him because he was too young https://t.co/FnN5teRQR8
— Todd Bodine (@Team_Onion) November 22, 2015
Don't forget.. On Lap 24, we want YOU to share how you're cheering on @JeffGordonWeb! Share ? and use #24ever! pic.twitter.com/LyILT6pbwS
— Hendrick Motorsports (@TeamHendrick) November 22, 2015
Thank you, Jeff !!!! #24ever
— Tony Gibson (@TonyOldman41) November 22, 2015
One of my favorite memories w/ @JeffGordonWeb...documenting his #Indy500 pace car experience. @NASCARONFOX pic.twitter.com/P5SnMKV2X6
— Jamie Little (@JamieLittleTV) November 22, 2015
Will never forget @JeffGordonWeb walking up to me at Davey's funeral. Always struck me that a young/new driver felt compelled to be there ❤️
— Liz Allison (@Lizallison28) November 22, 2015
Good luck today @JeffGordonWeb on your last ride. You've had on heck of a career my friend. #NASCAR #24ever pic.twitter.com/rCi6k90Lk0
— Jerry Glanville (@CoachJGlanville) November 22, 2015
If you are a @JeffGordonWeb fan or not,today is a special day to reflect on an amazing career, and a pioneer for young kids to start racing!
— Justin Allgaier (@J_Allgaier) November 22, 2015
.@JeffGordonWeb and #MrBickford laid the foundation for kids and young racers all around the world.What an amazing career. Congrats!
— Justin Allgaier (@J_Allgaier) November 22, 2015
Thank you, @JeffGordonWeb for all you've done for older, hungry adults. Good luck in your #drivefor5! #24ever https://t.co/0dCL167O3v
— AARP (@AARP) November 22, 2015
The undercurrent of respect flowing thru the @NASCAR garage @HomesteadMiami for @JeffGordonWeb is like nothing I've seen. #Respect #24ever
— Matthew Dillner (@MatthewDillner) November 22, 2015
Got my first job in racing working for PR group that handled DuPont & got to work with JG. Learned a lot! https://t.co/eED5yXiZEC
— DeLana Harvick (@DeLanaHarvick) November 22, 2015
From #XFINITYSeries to today, thank you for taking us along for the ride @JeffGordonWeb! #24Ever pic.twitter.com/dMNjRjXfCc
— XFINITY Racing (@XFINITYRacing) November 22, 2015
So many great memories today of working with @jeffgordonweb for 23 years...What a class act! Get # 5 !!- Sam pic.twitter.com/KJTdivcJmn
— Sam Bass (@sambassartist) November 22, 2015
.@JeffGordonWeb's last race is today @HomesteadMiami. #24Ever pic.twitter.com/eGv7OtSHsJ
— Texas Motor Speedway (@TXMotorSpeedway) November 22, 2015
IF his car is close @JeffGordonWeb will win the champ. today. The others will have to deal with his talent like we had to. #incrediblefocus
— Rick Mast (@rickmast22) November 22, 2015
Cannot express our appreciation enough for @JeffGordonWeb. #24ever pic.twitter.com/S5uRQD4GBl
— Team Lowe's Racing (@LowesRacing) November 22, 2015
Good luck from #Team24. #24ever https://t.co/ekVDElly0H
— #TheChase (@NASCAR) November 22, 2015
Sad to see @JeffGordonWeb retire today. What a driver, competitor and ambassador for the sport. Another championship would be a perfect end!
— Dario Franchitti (@dariofranchitti) November 22, 2015
A surprise visit from @JeffGordonWeb fan @DanicaPatrick prior to drivers meeting. pic.twitter.com/YtJE1BOqmp
— Jon Edwards (@JonEdwards24) November 22, 2015
Check out @DanicaPatrick's hat #24ever //@NASCARONFOX pic.twitter.com/hAqJrzi6lU
— Alan Cavanna (@CopaCavanna) November 22, 2015
#24ever pic.twitter.com/L2Bi8bsA0n
— Danica Patrick (@DanicaPatrick) November 22, 2015
Check out the hats @KyleLarsonRacin & @JimmieJohnson are sportin'! #GordonNation all around -MM pic.twitter.com/TomoLxf7Mf
— Miss Sprint Cup (@MissSprintCup) November 22, 2015
Thanks @JeffGordonWeb for the memories pic.twitter.com/6oZPhxO9bf
— Dale Jarrett (@DaleJarrett) November 22, 2015
Instant, full room standing ovation at end of @JeffGordonWeb video played during drivers meeting. Cool to see level of respect he's earned.
— James Hinchcliffe (@Hinchtown) November 22, 2015
Thank you, @JeffGordonWeb. #24ever pic.twitter.com/p45HvGyDOM
— JR Motorsports (@JRMotorsports) November 22, 2015
Wishing @JeffGordonWeb a good day today. What a awesome career. You are a legend. Enjoy it my friend. #24forever
— Tony Kanaan (@TonyKanaan) November 22, 2015
A talented athlete & even better person-Congrats on a historic career & good luck in your final race @JeffGordonWeb! pic.twitter.com/NQNzVqB1cX
— Molly McGrath (@MollyMcGrathFS1) November 22, 2015
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