Jeffery Gordon

Jeff Gordon, born on August 4, 1971, in Vallejo, California, is an American former professional stock car racing driver and current executive. He is currently the vice chairman of Hendrick Motorsports. Gordon is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in NASCAR history, credited with helping to popularize the sport in the 1990s. His aggressive driving style, combined with his charisma and crossover appeal, attracted a new generation of fans.

Gordon began racing quarter midgets at a young age and quickly progressed through the ranks. He made his NASCAR debut in 1992 and began racing full-time in 1993, driving the No. 24 Chevrolet for Hendrick Motorsports for his entire career. He secured a record of 93 career wins, and 81 pole positions. Gordon's achievements include four NASCAR Cup Series championships (1995, 1997, 1998, and 2001), three Daytona 500 victories, and a record five Brickyard 400 wins. In 1995, at age 24, Gordon became the youngest Cup Series champion in NASCAR's modern era. He is also the all-time winningest driver on road courses and restrictor-plate tracks.

Beyond his on-track success, Gordon has been involved in various television and movie projects, further solidifying his status as a mainstream celebrity. He served as a race analyst for FOX Sports and has made appearances on shows like "Saturday Night Live" and "The Simpsons." Gordon's contributions to NASCAR have earned him numerous accolades, including being named one of "NASCAR's 50 Greatest Drivers" in 1998 and "NASCAR's 75 Greatest Drivers" in 2023. He was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame, solidifying his legacy as one of the sport's all-time greats.