Daytona 500: 2 Days and Counting
Friday, February 15th, 2008 10:21am CST
By Luke, Thunder Lounge
Published on Thunder Lounge.
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Jeff Gordon
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2007 Stats
- Organization: Hendrick Motorsports
- Car Number: 24
- Crew Chief: Steve Letarte
- Sponsor: DuPont
- Points: 2nd :: 6646 :: -77
- Starts: 36
- Poles: 7
- Wins: 6
- Top 5’s: 21
- Top 10’s: 30
- Winnings: $7,148,620
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2008 Preview
- Organization: Hendrick Motorsports
- Car Number: 24
- Crew Chief: Steve Letarte
- Sponsor: DuPont
What a difference a year makes? No. What a difference a wife, and a life, makes. That’s just how things work in the world of Jeff Gordon. When his personal life is stable and happy, it shows on the track. He tears is up. His marriage in 2006 to super-model Ingrid Vandebosch solidified his private life. It also solidified his on-track performance. When Jeff and Ingrid welcomed in Ella Sofia, it made him even more of a threat on the track.
Scoring the most points in 2007, he was on the typical “get outta my way” roll that has made him famous. He lead the Series in Poles (7), Top-5’s (21), and Top-10’s (30). It was a season the woke up the competition, and reminded them that he was still there. Only one goal wasn’t completed in 2007, and that was the continuing “Drive for 5″ campaign. If 2007 was any indication, he may just be warming up.
Looking ahead to 2008, Gordon has to be one of the favorites for the Title. Fans will tell you he should be looking for his 7th title but this isn’t Winston Cup, as much as many long time fans wish it were. However, all things aside, with the momentum coming from 2007 the 2008 season thus far in Speedweeks looks to keep on rolling without a bump. With a 3rd in his Duel race, and a 4th in the Bud Shootout, the consistency continues.
Note: information is accurate as of date published. Check Thunder Lounge for additional updates and information.
Filed Under: Drivers, Hendrick Motorsports #24, Jeff Gordon, Nascar, Nextel Cup, Sprint Cup, Teams
Tagged As: Bud Shootout, Ella Sofia, Ingrid Vandebosch, Jeff Gordon, Winston Cup
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