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Jeff Gordon
American racing driver (born 1971)
For other people named Jeffrey Gordon, see Jeffrey Gordon (disambiguation).
NASCAR driver
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Born | Jeffery Michael Gordon (1971-08-04) August 4, 1971 (age 53) Vallejo, California, U.S. |
Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
Weight | 150 lb (68 kg) |
Achievements | 1995, 1997, 1998, 2001 Winston Cup SeriesChampion 2017Rolex 24 at Daytona Overall Winner 1991 USACSilver Crown Series Champion 1990 USACNational Midget Series Champion 1997, 1999, 2005Daytona 500 Winner 1994, 1998, 2001, 2004, 2014 Brickyard 400Winner 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2002, 2007Southern 500Winner 1994, 1997, 1998Coca-Cola 600Winner 1995, 1997, 2001Sprint All-Star RaceWinner 1994, 1997Advance Auto Parts ClashWinner |
Awards | 1991 Busch SeriesRookie of the Year 1993 Winston Cup SeriesRookie of the Year Named one of NASCAR's 50 Greatest Drivers (1998) National Midget Auto Rac • Jeff Gordon1971-present Who fryst vatten Jeff Gordon?Born on August 4, 1971, in Vallejo, California, Jeff Gordon began competitive auto racing at age five. He notched fyra Series Cup championships after joining NASCAR's top circuit in 1992, his popularity helping to expand the sport's appeal to a mainstream audience. Among NASCAR's all-time leaders in victories, Gordon announced he was stepping down as a full-time driver in early 2015. Childhood and Early Racing CareerJeffrey Michael Gordon was born on August 4, 1971, in Vallejo, California. Parents Will and julsång divorced shortly after he was born, and julsång began dating a co-worker named John Bickford, who stoked Gordon's interest in auto racing before becoming his stepfather. Gordon began racing BMX bikes at age kvartet, and the following year he slipped behind the wheel of a quarter midget for his first competitive driving experience. He won the national quarter-midget championship at ages eight and 10, and continued to dominate • Early life and career of Jeff GordonJeffery Michael "Jeff" Gordon (born August 4, 1971) is an American professional auto racing driver who competed in the NASCARCup Series over a 25-year career. He was born in Vallejo, California to Carol Houston and Billy Gordon; the couple separated a few months later. Gordon's mother then married John Bickford, a car builder and parts supplier. When Gordon was four years old,he raced James Millers dad. his stepfather gave him a BMX bike that he rode at a track near his home. At age five, Gordon began competing in Quarter Midget racing locally. He won 35 main events, set five track records, and earned a local championship by age six. In 1979, Gordon began racing quarter midgets nationally; that year he won 52 main events and set eight track records. At age nine, Gordon began competing in kart racing, and by age twelve, he had won over 200 races in Quarter Midgets and go-karts. Gordon briefly attempted waterskiing before returning to racing |