Date of Birth: August 4, 1971
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Biography
Jeff Gordon, born Jeffrey Michael Gordon, is a retired American professional stock car racing driver and a current announcer for Fox NASCAR. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest NASCAR drivers of all time. Gordon was born on August 4, 1971, in Vallejo, California. He began his racing career at a very young age, starting with quarter midgets before moving on to sprint cars. Gordon made his debut in the NASCAR Winston Cup Series (now NASCAR Cup Series) in 1992 and quickly rose to prominence. Over his career, Gordon won four Cup Series championships (1995, 1997, 1998, and 2001), 93 races, and 81 poles. He drove the No. 24 Chevrolet for Hendrick Motorsports for the entirety of his full-time career, which spanned from 1993 to 2015. After retiring from full-time racing, Gordon transitioned to a broadcasting role while also maintaining an executive position with Hendrick Motorsports. His contributions to the sport have left an indelible mark, making him a beloved figure in the world of motorsports.
5 Interesting Facts about Jeff Gordon
1. Jeff Gordon was the youngest driver to win a NASCAR title in the modern era at the age of 24.
2. He holds the record for the most restrictor-plate wins with 12.
3. Gordon was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2019.
4. He is the first NASCAR driver to host Saturday Night Live, doing so in 2003.
5. Gordon has made cameo appearances in several films, including “Shark Tale” and “Cars 2.”
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Jeff Gordon
1. “You get caught up in being competitive, but I’ve always said that the most important thing is that each race has to have a winner and a loser.”
2. “I’m just trying to be the best that I can be in every aspect of my life.”
3. “I always wanted to be more than just a race car driver.”
4. “Success is a journey, not a destination.”
5. “The best way to make a dream come true is to wake up.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
$200 million
Children
Jeff Gordon has two children with his wife Ingrid Vandebosch: Ella Sofia, born in 2007, and Leo Benjamin, born in 2010.
Relevant Links
1. [Jeff Gordon Official Website](https://www.jeffgordon.com/
2. [NASCAR Hall of Fame Profile](https://www.nascarhall.com/hall-of-famers/inductees/jeff-gordon
3. [ESPN Profile](https://www.espn.com/racing/driver/_/id/155/jeff-gordon
4. [Fox Sports Bio](https://www.foxsports.com/nascar/jeff-gordon
5. [Hendrick Motorsports Profile](https://www.hendrickmotorsports.com/teams/24
