Profession: Auto Racer
Biography: Jeff Gordon is an American professional stock car racing driver. He was renowned for his dominating presence in NASCAR, securing four Cup Series championships and winning the prestigious Daytona 500 three times.
Gordon started racing at a young age, quickly racking up wins in quarter midgets and karting events. He was recruited into stock car racing after proving himself in open-wheel cars, largely driven by his success in USAC Midget Car Racing.
Making the leap to NASCAR, Gordon's potential shone through with his Busch Series performance, setting records and claiming Rookie of the Year. Joining Hendrick Motorsports solidified Gordon's place in NASCAR, where he amassed 93 career wins.
Born: August 4, 1971
Birthplace: Vallejo, California, USA
Age: 52 years old
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Leo
Married Life
- 2006-11-07 NASCAR racer Jeff Gordon (38) weds Belgian model and actress Ingrid Vandebosch (36) at the Hacienda de San Antonio Resort in Colima, Mexico
Historical Events
- 1995-11-12 45th NASCAR Sprint Cup: Jeff Gordon wins
- 1997-02-16 39th Daytona 500: Hendrick Motorsports posts a 1-2-3 finish with Jeff Gordon winning the race, ahead of Terry Labonte and Ricky Craven
- 1997-11-16 47th NASCAR Sprint Cup: Jeff Gordon wins
- 1998-11-22 48th NASCAR Sprint Cup: Jeff Gordon wins
- 1999-02-14 41st Daytona 500: Jeff Gordon wins; first Daytona 500 pole sitter to win the race since Bill Elliott in 1987
- 2000-02-20 42nd Daytona 500: Polesitter Dale Jarrett wins his 3rd Great American Race ahead of Jeff Gordon and Bill Elliott
- 2001-11-23 53rd NASCAR Sprint Cup: Jeff Gordon wins
- 2005-02-20 47th Daytona 500: Jeff Gordon able to hold off Kurt Busch and Dale Earnhardt Jr over 3 extra laps to win his third Daytona 500
Biographies and Sources
- Jeff Gordon - NASCAR Hall of Fame
- Jeff Gordon - Motorsports Hall of Fame
Cale Yarborough
Graham Hill
Louis Chevrolet
Mario Andretti
Mauri Rose
Michael Schumacher