@JeffGordonWeb just broke Twitter with that announcement. I feel old, have been a Jeff Gordon fan my entire life! #NASCAR
— Tyler Burnett (@_TylerBurnett) January 22, 2015
https://twitter.com/cpasquarella/status/558283645908443136
NASCAR rock star Jeff Gordon is making 2015 his last, full-time season. He made the announcement on Twitter.
Letting team know this will be my final year competing for a championship. pic.twitter.com/s7aH8OpGQZ
— Jeff Gordon (@JeffGordonWeb) January 22, 2015
He’ll continue to stay involved with the team.
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
"My primary focus now and throughout 2015 will be my performance in the No. 24 Chevrolet." – @JeffGordonWeb pic.twitter.com/D2W3deenZI
— Hendrick Motorsports (@TeamHendrick) January 22, 2015
Gordon’s racing colleagues and sports legends weighed in:
Crazy… You're the man!
“@JeffGordonWeb: Letting team know this will be my final year competing for a championship. pic.twitter.com/arqgDMfTni”— Jimmie Johnson (@JimmieJohnson) January 22, 2015
Hard to imagine this is @JeffGordonWeb last full season. Tons of respect for him and what he's accomplished thus far. A total professional.
— Dale Earnhardt Jr. (@DaleJr) January 22, 2015
Very few have done as much for our sport as @JeffGordonWeb. Nothing but respect for one of the greatest that's ever raced.
— Regan Smith (@ReganSmith) January 22, 2015
Honored to have worked with one of the greatest talents to ever drive a race car @JeffGordonWeb. Class act & fierce competitor!
— Matthew Clark (@MattClarkMC) January 22, 2015
Jeff Gordon's full statement on final full-time season: "As a race car driver, much of what I've done throughout… http://t.co/Awsf2SofM4
— Ryan McGee (@ESPNMcGee) January 22, 2015
He’ll be missed.
Wow Jeff Gordon is my favorite, a true legend #OneLastRide
— Monkey D. Jacque (@jacque_slater) January 22, 2015
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