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Jeff Gordon
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Jeffery Michael Gordon (born August 4, 1971) was born in Vallejo, California, raised in Pittsboro, Indiana, and currently lives in Charlotte, North Carolina. He is a four-time NASCAR Winston Cup (now NEXTEL Cup) Series champion and driver of the #24 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS. His primary sponsor is DuPont, though he occasionally drives a Pepsi-themed car or a Nicorette-themed car. His other sponsors include Quaker State, Haas, GMAC, Georgia-Pacific, Sparkle, and Nicorette. He, along with Rick Hendrick, are the co-owners of the #48 Lowe's sponsored team, driven by Jimmie Johnson, the 2006 NEXTEL Cup series champion. Gordon also has an equity stake in his own #24 team.
Racing career
Jeff Gordon began racing at the age of five and according to his step-father, Joh... more Jeff Gordon biography
Awards:
-2001 Winston Cup Champion
-1998 Winston Cup Champion
-1997 Winston Cup Champion
-1995 Winston Cup Champion
-1993 Rookie of the Year
-Named one of NASCAR's 50 Greatest Drivers (1998)
First Race:
-1992 Hooters 500 (Atlanta) - (NASCAR NEXTEL Cup)
1990 AC-Delco 200 (North Carolina) - (NASCAR Busch Series)
First Win:
-1994 Coca-Cola 600 (Charlotte) - (NASCAR NEXTEL Cup)
1992 Atlanta 300 (Atlanta) - (NASCAR Busch Series)
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