Jeff Gordon’s tribute to his NASCAR legacy captures the hearts of fans as he unveils Rick Hendricks’ latest investment

NASCAR Hall of Famer Jeff Gordon rolled back the years and put smiles on the faces of fans worldwide! As vice chairman of Hendrick Motorsports, Gordon visited a unique race track that he helped create with his friend and boss Rick Hendrick and Speedway Motorsports – a track that represents a departure from the traditional NASCAR tracks we all know.

We introduce Ten Tenth Motor ClubA fantastic collaboration between Rick Hendrick and Speedway Motorsports, this new track promises to be something special. Designed by none other than 24 Hours of Le Mans winner Alexander Wurz, it is conveniently located next to Charlotte Motor Speedway and is scheduled to make its grand debut in April 2025. Watching Gordon warm up down the track is sure to bring a wave of nostalgia to fans, reminding them of the exhilarating moments that made him a legend in the sport.

No. 24 drives the car from Garage 56 again

Jeff Gordon and the legendary number 24 have been around a long time, as he spent his entire full-time career in the car, winning 93 races – more than any other driver in the modern NASCAR era – and securing four championships before retiring in 2015 went into retirement. Recently, fans were excited to see the Rainbow Warrior back on track when Gordon took the No. 24 for a test drive on a new track. This was the first time he had been behind the wheel since competing in the Porsche Deluxe Carrera Cup in 2022. Despite the two-year break, the 53-year-old looked as good as ever, tackling the course with ease and showing no signs of rust.

The exquisite circuit includes a 1.1-mile, 13-turn short track, a 0.567-mile, 19-turn, seven-turn inner loop, and a 1.7-mile total course. Furthermore, the Ten Tenth Motor Club includes a members’ garage with secure, climate-controlled storage, a cigar lounge, a bourbon bar and a putting course as part of a massive 20,000 square foot special events facility. Such facilities are a motorist’s dream and that, according to Rick Hendrick, was the goal of this motor club. “I think the biggest impact of this will be people flying in from all over the country.”

Ten Tenths Motor Club recently posted a video on Instagram showing the colorful number 24 whizzing around the track with the caption: “Four-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and @jeffgordonweb of @teamhendrick warms up the track in the @nascarg56 car.“While he was active, Gordon always wanted to take his Garage 56 to a race at Le Mans. Therefore, racing on this track designed by the Le Mans champion would have been a dream come true for the Rainbow Warrior.

Seeing Jeff Gordon on the track makes fans want a comeback

Fans showered Ten-Tenths Motor Club’s Instagram post with compliments, and when they saw Jeff Gordon back on the track, they were excited to see him drive his iconic number 24 once again. “I love it! Maybe he can compete in a Cup race next year! He now knows how to drive the next generation car!!! Let’s go!said one fan.

Jeff Gordon has never driven a next-gen car professionally, as he retired professionally in 2016. Gordon was a standout driver in the pre-next-gen car world. The futuristic next-gen cars were unveiled in 2022 and Gordon expressed his thoughts on next-gen cars in the Dale Jr. Download with Dale Earnhardt Jr. and said: “I think the car is big and competitive; “It was a good race,” he commented. “There is a pretty good balance between manufacturers; I think drivers will feel more comfortable with it when it comes to pushing… and I think we’re starting to see some benefits from a cost perspective, and that’s a good thing.” Although it was just thoughts so far, fans have now agreed that the legend is comfortable and ready to run.

In addition to Jeff Gordon, some fans also wanted to see his biggest rival and dear friend drive alongside him again. “Bro, we need a part-time job for Hendrick. “Jimmie and Jeff’s part-time meeting would be the highlight,” said one excited fan. Jeff Gordon and Jimmie Johnson lit up the NASCAR world with their legendary rivalry, collecting eleven championships between them. The duo raced together for 13 years and made HMS the winningest team in NASCAR history.

“Is there a track in the world where this car hasn’t raced?asked one fan. The No. 24 car was a tremendous success, with Jeff Gordon cementing his legacy with 22 years on the car. His amazing achievements include achieving more than 5 victories at 11 different tracks! With 9 wins at Martinsville, this is his most at a single track.

Since his retirement, Chase Elliot and William Byron have used the No. 24 and had mixed results. Rather disappointingly, Chase Elliot failed to score a single win in the #24 in 2016 and 2017. On the other hand, William Byron won eleven races in the No. 24 Chevrolet over the past three years, with two wins each at Martinsville. Daytona and Atlanta.

“Bro still got it.” said another fan in awe of Jeff Gordon’s driving style. You can take the man out of the car, but you can’t take the car out of the man; Jeff Gordon’s ability to excite and excite fans even at this age makes him such a treat to watch. Even two years after his retirement, he won the Rolex 24, which is why fans believe he really still has it.

“Come to Rolex24!said one fan, recalling Gordon’s 2017 race at the 24 Hours of Daytona. The Rainbow Warrior became the fourth driver to win the Daytona 500 and the Rolex 24.