Jeff Gordon is a modern NASCAR titan, with 4 sprint cup championships and 93 race wins. Named, NASCAR Rookie of the Year in 1993, his career took off with the 'Rainbow Warriors', a team with emblematic colours as well a wealth of expertise embodied by crew chief Ray Evernham. Gordon won his first series in 1995 at only 24, the youngest winner in history at the time. He captivated audiences beyond the traditional NASCAR fanbase, with his clean-cut charisma, well-spoken manner and of course his immense talent. Gordon never faded or lost his competitive touch with age. Despite not winning a fifth championship after 2001, he remained a serious contender all throughout his career. Finishing 3rd in 2015, he announced he would retire the end of 2016. Gordon is now a NASCAR analyst, pundit as well as a philanthropist and entrepreneur.
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