NASCAR Driver Jeff Gordon Announces Retirement As Full-Time Driver
CONCORD, N.C. — NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon announced his plans to retire as a full-time driver after the 2015 season via Twitter.
The 43-year-old Gordon is coming off one of his best seasons in years. He won four times in 2014, including the Brickyard 400.
He says he’s not officially calling it a retirement because there is “always the possibility I’ll compete in selected events, although I currently have no plans to do that.”
Gordon has 92 career Sprint Cup wins and championships in 1995, 1997, 1998 and 2001. He has spent his entire 23-year career in the No. 24 car with Hendrick Motorsports.
Gordon is third in career victories, trailing Hall of Fame drivers Richard Petty (200) and David Pearson (105). He has three Daytona 500 victories and a record five Brickyard 400 wins.
Letting team know this will be my final year competing for a championship. pic.twitter.com/s7aH8OpGQZ
— Jeff Gordon (@JeffGordonWeb) January 22, 2015
I’m proud of the career I’ve had & knew this day would come, but I’ll be involved with @TeamHendrick for many years to come.
— Jeff Gordon (@JeffGordonWeb) January 22, 2015
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