I was never ashamed to be a fan of the #24, even in 96 but I was 16 and exactly what the old timers disliked, but we weren't wrong about him, and he's long since proved himself to be amongst the best drivers of all time. I'm so damned proud and happy for him. 24ever
I was at the 2009 Texas Motor Speedway with my JG shirt on, when he won they threw all kinds of stuff at me, popcorn, trash, whatever, my buddies were Tony Stewart fans, it was a great moment, congrats Jeff, it was one helluva day
This is so sad to see. A true legend that only made Nascar bigger. Jeff was the one to take a southern sport and turn it into a National Event. I thought when I watched this race it would be the last Nascar race I would ever watch. Jeff Retired 2015 3rd in points, he still had and still has it. It was tough for him to get out of that #24 for the final time. We for almost 22 years watched in amazement the way this man could drive a racecar. Then due to an injury to Dale Jr, they called a legend to get in the seat on one of the hottest racedays of the year and drive Indy. That was the first race I saw all year when Jeff Retired I retired from watching Nascar, I only ever routed for the man in that #24 car. Then to see him drive this year was amazing, you can tell Jeff still has it and he wants to race. If he had truly retired he would have not gotten in the #88 car. Who could blame him if he said no? The man has a passion for the sport. I think it is his pushy wife that made him retire. I just don't understand why you would ask a man to give up what he loves and was still one of the best at? You can tell Jeff wants back into a car. He retired 5 years to soon. Comback Jeff, I don't care what # you drive or even what Brand but comeback. Hendrick Motorsports fire Kasey Khane put Jeff back in the #24 and Chase in the #5 car or #9 car like his dad.
Amen, couldn't agree more with everything you said here. Something shady went down to get him out of the #24...I mean he was saying things in 2014 that he'd found the fountain of youth, that he felt great, he was having fun racing again. He then goes from saying all of those things to announcing his retirement? Yeah, something is REALLY wrong there.
He wouldn't do that to Rick Hendrick when he got that phone call by him he looked at his wife and kids and said "here we go again guys looks like daddy gotta get back to work" i know how happy
I hated Gordon watching through the years. But as I got older I now have so much respect for what he's done. NASCAR will not be the same without him racing. The old NASCAR is now gone.
He had nothing left to prove. If it wasn’t for the change of the chase, he would be a 7 time champion tying Dale and Richard. He won at every track except one. I tell you another reason, because racing puts a strain upon a family. His priorities changed once he became aged. He wanted to explore new things in racing, like the booth and possibly taking over for Hendrick. Jeff already owns the 48 and I’m pretty sure he will eventually own the 24 and the 9. Jeff ain’t through putting his mark on Nascar.
Same. I know he had at least like 4 more years left in him. However he has been flirting with retirement years before that. I also think he knew that he wasn't gonna be able to be a championship contender anymore because of him getting older, so I think he decided to end on a good note when he was still winning races and making the playoffs. Jimmie Johnson is kinda going through the "washed up" phase now
AHH don't worry while after Jeff Gordon retirement every 25 years Because Jeff Gordon he will be starts first race since 1992 until final race in 2015. Will be transferred a new NASCAR Champion Chase Elliott.
I've heard it said that back in the day, you couldn't be both a Gordon and an Earnhardt fan, but look at their mutual respect for each other! How can you NOT be a fan of both? I was definitely more Gordon fan when I was younger, but always respected the elder statesman that was Dale.
I was at this race, life long Jeff Gordon fan. Thank you for posting this cause I never watched the television coverage. I also never cried so much in my entire life.
Can’t tell you how much i appreciate your channel. I relive the times i actually watched these races live Going back to the late 90’s and early 2000’s. Thanks for this
It sucks that part of the reason he retired was to let the younger guys take his seat, but now that Chase stepped out of the 24 car into the 9, wish we could of gotten atleast a year or two more from Jeff. These videos hit me right in the feels, couple years removed from him being off the track it still feels weird not seeing the 24 Gordon car on track..
I was a Gordon fan from his first season in the Bush series... Havent seen much to get excited with Gordon retired.. Now a young lady is coming in the sport. Think I'm pull for her.# 1 camping world truck series. Hailey Deegan
Under the old points system he had 7. But yes if Ray and Gordon stayed together shit 15 more wins 108 total. And 9 championships probably under the old format
I started watching NASCAR as a kid sometime around 95 or 96. I don't remember why but I quickly decided he was my favourite driver, followed him through to the end. It was sad to watch the guy I was a fan of for 20 years walk away, but on the other hand it was good to see him walk away competing for the championship rather than ride it out spending years as a 30th place car like so many other once great drivers did.
Man if he won that championship..... the nascar world and even the racing world would’ve gone absolutely crazy. It would’ve been awesome, and it would’ve made up for all those lost championships that could’ve been. Still miss him in the car! #24ever
MAN I wish he won that 5th Championship, coming from a Jimmie fan. It would have been Insane to see Jeff win a 5th and just a year later Jimmie win his 7th.
Jeff Gordon had one of the best stretches to end a NASCAR Hall of Fame career in which 2011-2015 saw 11 Wins 51 Top 5s 96 Top 10s A 13.12 Average Finish A 6.6 Average Points Finish 3,272 Laps Led 141 Lead Lap Finishes And 14 DNFs
I'm still heartbroken over that championship. Nothing against Kyle, but that format is ridiculous when you can miss half the season and still be in contention. Jeff is the real 7 time champ 🏆
Jeff is a man who had nothing left to prove yet led laps and kicked butt to the very last race. I hope Johnson can live up to that as well in the next few months.
Love Gordon wish he was still in NASCAR!! Jimmy got 7 championship to Jeff's 4!! But look who Jeff had to race when he came in!!All the old greats that new what they were doing!!that's how good he was!! Alot of young drivers and rookies when Jimmy won!! And Jeff showed Jimmy alots and found him!! Love ya Jeff your the best to me!!👍
You been my idol since 1993 You're the reason why I drive the number 24 in my Nascar Season 2002 Racing game and I'm always gonna be a fan of yours I'm so glad you're were a part of the 2019 Nascar hall of fame and go down as one of the greatest Nascar drivers ever #24ever #7TimeChampioninmyheart #alegend #GOAT
It really is incredible. How much i grew up, and hated him just hated him. But as I grew up, i really came to respect him. He really was an amazing race car driver.
Jeff Gordon Edits 100% agree. Gordon gave us some fun memories throughout his years in NASCAR. He showed us how drivers and nascar should be. I stopped watching nascar a lot after he retired and so did my family. It’s just not the same not seeing that 24 out there. He will always be my favorite driver. Gentleman of the sport, pure legend
Goddamn I remember watching this race...that whole season I was hoping he’d do good. I had been a fan of him since I was 3, wish he would’ve gave if a few more years!
Nascar has changed to much for me to enjoy it anymore. I get what they're trying but they killed it. I watched as all my favorite drivers retired. Didnt realize it would be the last time I watched nascar.
I meet jeff at u of m hospital he came to see my little angel who was 4 at the time in 2004. I still have the picture of us all we thank you from the bottom of our hearts Jeff Gordon we love you
Mad respect for Jeff he is such a great role model this man has been a great ambassador to nascar he single handle brought an entire different fan base to the sport
Doesn't this make you feel old. People I've followed, and I'm only 20 have all retired. Craig Lowndes, Jeff Gordon, Dale Jr, Matt Kenseth, Garth Tander, Fenando Alonso, Mark Webber, Jenson Button, Casey Stoner, Dani Pedrosa. All drivers that started their prime in the early 2000s except for Gordon have all now retired
I was at Rockingham in 1992 when the 24 car took a lap to announce he will be full time in the Cup Series in 1993. I was a fan from day one. I was able to an autograph and quick hand shake. He would have won 7 titles if NASCAR did not change the format with the chase/playoffs. 24 Forever.
I liked all sorts of drivers back in the 90s. I didn't hate any of them. Jeff Gordon was a good driver. If it weren't for Alan Kulwicki and Davey Allison passing away so soon, it would've made for some awesome racing back then.
I will have to agree with Awesomweladen. If the 2011 Chase System still existed in 2015, plus current points structure that exist at other NASCAR regional series with a bonus point for pole. Jeff Gordon is your 2015 NASCAR SPRINT CUP CHAMPION.
@@Redslayer86 he would have been the 2014 champion if brad didn't door slam him he pit at miami to give the championship 4 a battle of a life time thats real sportsmanship if he made it in 2014 he'd run away for his 5th 2015 with more momentum he'd go back to back
I might be biased as a #24 fan, but since he retired, there STILL hasn't been anyone that has come close to filling the void he left behind. With NASCAR seemingly declining in popularity, Jeff Gordon may have taken the fans with him when he left. I don't know if NASCAR will ever be the same.
Sure was hard to see Jeff retiring. I wish I was into NASCAR back in say 2012+ I missed in my opinion the best parts of Jeff's career. Well anyways I got to see him drive the 88 car for a few races. #24EVER Jeff we will miss you!
Jeff Gordon gave us so many good memories throughout the years. Especially after dale died. Nascar wasn’t the same after Jeff left. I stopped watching a lot after he retired. It’s just not interesting like it used to be. The drivers aren’t aggressive and so many regulations just don’t make it competitive like it used to be. Jeff shouldn’t have retired. I would’ve loved to see him become a crew chief and own the 24. He had a bunch of potential to become a good leader. A chance to give young drivers a chance of achieving their goals and to teach them strategies he learned not only from hisself, but from other talented drivers out there
I hated Gordon but when he got his final win at Martinsville I was at home watching it and the last 5 laps I was on my feet screaming go Gordon go and I told my fiance this is one time Jr is in third and I do not want to see him win. Growing up watching Gordon race the whole time I knew how special a win at Martinsville would be for him. I was glad when they got to homestead and in his final race he had a chance to go out a champion.
I don't remeber what year it was, i watched some of the Coca-Cola 600, Jeff was sporting the Chrome elusion paint, i thought he was the only racer on the track, he was that far ahead.😊
I so truly miss my all time favorite driver and now I yell for Case Elliot.....Especially now that Dale Jr. also retired....I could name some that I would love to see retired but the 2 of u weren't them............I hope your enjoying your retirement but I am glad u came back as announcer:)
He should’ve won in 2014 easily. 2007 was class of the field the entire year and barely lost out. Then there’s 96 finishing 2nd losing out be only 37 points with a few engine failures that year. “Could would’ve should’ve” I know but to me he’s on the same level as petty Earnhardt and Johnson
Nascar just isn’t the same without him racing I still remember being at his last win I just lost it man seeing my favorite driver win and get that shot at a championship something I thought I would never see (I was born in 2005 so I never saw him do it) truly a great career hope he comes back for a final race at north wilkesboro I just know he’s thinking about it
Yeah I feel all of you he was and still is my hero I pull for chase now because I didn't know who I was going to pull for chase saved me for watching nascar but I still miss Jeff on the track
Same here man. Honestly I might of only watched 4 or 5 races the year after Gordon retired. That was rough. Then idk Chase really sold me with that old school new school racing and persona.
I remember When Petty ran his last race. I wasn't sure where to put my support, who to cheer for. I had been cheering for the guy since I was 15teen in 1979. When I decided to put my support behind Petty Racing and driver Mark Martin, I felt I was set in my weekend routine. Then Jeff Gordon showed up. He gave me something I never really had before in racing, someone to root against. I really enjoyed "hating" a team like I hated the Yankees. it was a silly thing really, but made the sport more fun to watch. I remember when Earnhardt, Martin and Gordon were few points apart for the championship....Gordon won it, and my "hate" was confirmed...lol. But life has a way of evolving and life has a way of changing what you believe. The Yankees drafted a kid I helped coached in little league, Aaron Judge, *sigh*. My team, The Oakland A's drafted him out of high school...I was so ecstatic.....but he went to college and was up for the draft again....no Oakland. My hate for the Bronx Bombers came to and end. I was sad to see Jeff Gordon retire, but glad I had seen his career begging to end....it reminds me again, that everything is what it is, but only for a moment. Thank you 24.
Jeffs my favorite driver, and I know he had at least like 4 more years left in him. However he has been flirting with retirement years before that. I also think he knew that he wasn't gonna be able to be a championship contender anymore because of him getting older, so I think he decided to end on a good note when he was still winning races and making the playoffs. Jimmie Johnson is kinda going through the "washed up" phase right now
Jeff Gordon 2015 Tony Stewart 2016 Dale Earnhardt Jr 2017 Jimmie Johnson 2019 Four legends and all of them deserve to be in the Hall of fame oh wait Jeff 2019 Tony 2020 Two more years later Dale Earnhardt jr will be in the Hall of fame
I watched his last race on tv. I got so upset seeing him step out the car for one last time. You could tell he didn’t want to. NASCAR just hasn’t been the same since. It still feels weird not seeing the 24 out there. I would’ve loved to see Jeff become a crew chief or have his own team and hire a young talented driver to take over his car. That’s the route he should’ve done. He still had it in him, maybe not to drive but he still had the leadership and talent to lead others to victories under his own team. The chance to give younger drivers a chance at becoming a great just like him. That would’ve been so awesome to see.
Could of been happier with the older Chase format like Stewart vs Edwards in 2011. If that format was effective in 2015 plus the bonus point for pole win (like what arca has), Jeff Gordon could of been the 2015 NASCAR Sprint Cup series CHAMPION.
Harvick junking the front stretch at Talladega also cost Dale Jr advancing, him winning at Phoenix puts Jr at Homestead against Gordon. Many of us were robbed that year. Go 8824!
I was never ashamed to be a fan of the #24, even in 96 but I was 16 and exactly what the old timers disliked, but we weren't wrong about him, and he's long since proved himself to be amongst the best drivers of all time. I'm so damned proud and happy for him. 24ever
I have been a jeff gordon fan since a kid and I always will be ! A Champion, Hero and great Role model!
I was at the 2009 Texas Motor Speedway with my JG shirt on, when he won they threw all kinds of stuff at me, popcorn, trash, whatever, my buddies were Tony Stewart fans, it was a great moment, congrats Jeff, it was one helluva day
This is so sad to see. A true legend that only made Nascar bigger. Jeff was the one to take a southern sport and turn it into a National Event. I thought when I watched this race it would be the last Nascar race I would ever watch. Jeff Retired 2015 3rd in points, he still had and still has it. It was tough for him to get out of that #24 for the final time. We for almost 22 years watched in amazement the way this man could drive a racecar. Then due to an injury to Dale Jr, they called a legend to get in the seat on one of the hottest racedays of the year and drive Indy. That was the first race I saw all year when Jeff Retired I retired from watching Nascar, I only ever routed for the man in that #24 car. Then to see him drive this year was amazing, you can tell Jeff still has it and he wants to race. If he had truly retired he would have not gotten in the #88 car. Who could blame him if he said no? The man has a passion for the sport. I think it is his pushy wife that made him retire. I just don't understand why you would ask a man to give up what he loves and was still one of the best at? You can tell Jeff wants back into a car. He retired 5 years to soon. Comback Jeff, I don't care what # you drive or even what Brand but comeback. Hendrick Motorsports fire Kasey Khane put Jeff back in the #24 and Chase in the #5 car or #9 car like his dad.
Amen, couldn't agree more with everything you said here. Something shady went down to get him out of the #24...I mean he was saying things in 2014 that he'd found the fountain of youth, that he felt great, he was having fun racing again. He then goes from saying all of those things to announcing his retirement? Yeah, something is REALLY wrong there.
Jeff Gordon is year ture 2014 nascar sprint cup series champion
He wouldn't do that to Rick Hendrick when he got that phone call by him he looked at his wife and kids and said "here we go again guys looks like daddy gotta get back to work" i know how happy
The sight of Harvick wanting his photo with the car. That’s everything
I hated Gordon watching through the years. But as I got older I now have so much respect for what he's done. NASCAR will not be the same without him racing. The old NASCAR is now gone.
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Yeah, out with the old, in with the new. Sucks
It’s a trip how the driver who signified the new so much, that he’s actually the last tie to the real OG’s of NASCAR.
@@leahgarner8877 you'll have to
Why did he have to retire? 😫😫😫 He was my all time favorite driver
Rick Allen Schweiger I believe he retired because of his back
I miss him driving
He had nothing left to prove. If it wasn’t for the change of the chase, he would be a 7 time champion tying Dale and Richard. He won at every track except one.
I tell you another reason, because racing puts a strain upon a family. His priorities changed once he became aged.
He wanted to explore new things in racing, like the booth and possibly taking over for Hendrick.
Jeff already owns the 48 and I’m pretty sure he will eventually own the 24 and the 9.
Jeff ain’t through putting his mark on Nascar.
Same. I know he had at least like 4 more years left in him. However he has been flirting with retirement years before that. I also think he knew that he wasn't gonna be able to be a championship contender anymore because of him getting older, so I think he decided to end on a good note when he was still winning races and making the playoffs. Jimmie Johnson is kinda going through the "washed up" phase now
AHH don't worry while after Jeff Gordon retirement every 25 years
Because Jeff Gordon he will be starts first race since 1992 until final race in 2015.
Will be transferred a new NASCAR Champion Chase Elliott.
I've heard it said that back in the day, you couldn't be both a Gordon and an Earnhardt fan, but look at their mutual respect for each other! How can you NOT be a fan of both? I was definitely more Gordon fan when I was younger, but always respected the elder statesman that was Dale.
I followed Jeff Gordon mostly in the early 2000's so I always looked at Tony Stewart as being his biggest rival
I was at this race, life long Jeff Gordon fan. Thank you for posting this cause I never watched the television coverage. I also never cried so much in my entire life.
Long live #24 the reason why I was a NASCAR fan. You shoulda won more championships. #24ever
If not for the Chase he would have 7 not Jimmie. Fact....
Jeff Gordon is a class act and true competitor. His stats will stand for a long time
Grew up a Gordon fan and appreciated Nascar more than I ever have in his era.
Mad respect for Kevin Harvick posing for a picture with the Last Jeff Gordon 24
Can’t tell you how much i appreciate your channel. I relive the times i actually watched these races live Going back to the late 90’s and early 2000’s. Thanks for this
I come back and watch this almost monthly. My greatest sporting hero and I’ll always have the 24 wherever I go
It sucks that part of the reason he retired was to let the younger guys take his seat, but now that Chase stepped out of the 24 car into the 9, wish we could of gotten atleast a year or two more from Jeff. These videos hit me right in the feels, couple years removed from him being off the track it still feels weird not seeing the 24 Gordon car on track..
I was a Gordon fan from his first season in the Bush series... Havent seen much to get excited with Gordon retired.. Now a young lady is coming in the sport. Think I'm pull for her.# 1 camping world truck series. Hailey Deegan
If Jeff and Ray stayed together......good god he’d probably have 10-15 more wins and another title or 2
Under the old points system he woulda had 7 Championships
Under the old points system he had 7. But yes if Ray and Gordon stayed together shit 15 more wins 108 total. And 9 championships probably under the old format
Hed guarantee 7 titles instead of having 4 though he should have 7 so im thinking hed probably have maybe 9
Especially if they never went to the chase format
I think the chase format killed the sport. A dagger in the heart so to speak.
I started watching NASCAR as a kid sometime around 95 or 96. I don't remember why but I quickly decided he was my favourite driver, followed him through to the end.
It was sad to watch the guy I was a fan of for 20 years walk away, but on the other hand it was good to see him walk away competing for the championship rather than ride it out spending years as a 30th place car like so many other once great drivers did.
Man if he won that championship..... the nascar world and even the racing world would’ve gone absolutely crazy. It would’ve been awesome, and it would’ve made up for all those lost championships that could’ve been. Still miss him in the car! #24ever
It would have been one of the biggest feel-good moments in all of sports.
Man i would have really liked to see Dale Sr go out like this🙏 how every legend should go out.
MAN I wish he won that 5th Championship, coming from a Jimmie fan. It would have been Insane to see Jeff win a 5th and just a year later Jimmie win his 7th.
I was a massive and when I say massive I mean massive Jeff Gordon fan. I cried the whole final 10 laps at Miami. #ThankYouJeff #24ever
If only that lap 36 restart would've been the 2 to go restart or a GWC. Then I'm sure JG would've won the championship.
Man... I would've bawled by eyes out in pure happiness. That would've been just amazing.
I'm a jimmie fan but I got to thank jeff for bringing him into the sport
You should thank NASCAR for implementing the Chase. If not for that Jeff would have 7 championships and Jimmie would have 4. Fact...
Haven't really watched NASCAR since he left. Just not the same.
Jeff Gordon had one of the best stretches to end a NASCAR Hall of Fame career in which 2011-2015 saw
11 Wins
51 Top 5s
96 Top 10s
A 13.12 Average Finish
A 6.6 Average Points Finish
3,272 Laps Led
141 Lead Lap Finishes
And 14 DNFs
The Kobe of NASCAR
thanks for the memoirs you are truly amazing person thanks for everything
Still get teary-eyes watching this. Jeff Gordon is truly the legend
I'm still heartbroken over that championship. Nothing against Kyle, but that format is ridiculous when you can miss half the season and still be in contention. Jeff is the real 7 time champ 🏆
Jeff is a man who had nothing left to prove yet led laps and kicked butt to the very last race. I hope Johnson can live up to that as well in the next few months.
Love Gordon wish he was still in NASCAR!! Jimmy got 7 championship to Jeff's 4!! But look who Jeff had to race when he came in!!All the old greats that new what they were doing!!that's how good he was!! Alot of young drivers and rookies when Jimmy won!! And Jeff showed Jimmy alots and found him!! Love ya Jeff your the best to me!!👍
My hero, I stop see NASKAR now 😔
The 24 makes me happy before 👍
i started watching nascar in 2014 and jeff gordon was the first driver i always went for
You been my idol since 1993
You're the reason why I drive the number 24 in my Nascar Season 2002 Racing game and I'm always gonna be a fan of yours I'm so glad you're were a part of the 2019 Nascar hall of fame and go down as one of the greatest Nascar drivers ever
#24ever
#7TimeChampioninmyheart
#alegend #GOAT
It really is incredible. How much i grew up, and hated him just hated him. But as I grew up, i really came to respect him. He really was an amazing race car driver.
Byron's great and all, but I'm still crying in 2019. We miss you Jeff gordon
Jeff will always be one of a kind and irreplaceable
@@jeffgordonedits1258 I one hundred and ten percent agree
Jeff Gordon Edits 100% agree. Gordon gave us some fun memories throughout his years in NASCAR. He showed us how drivers and nascar should be. I stopped watching nascar a lot after he retired and so did my family. It’s just not the same not seeing that 24 out there. He will always be my favorite driver. Gentleman of the sport, pure legend
Goddamn I remember watching this race...that whole season I was hoping he’d do good. I had been a fan of him since I was 3, wish he would’ve gave if a few more years!
Nascar has changed to much for me to enjoy it anymore. I get what they're trying but they killed it. I watched as all my favorite drivers retired. Didnt realize it would be the last time I watched nascar.
The last Legend, #24Ever-R.I.P DaleEarnhardt#3
I'll always love the moment where he took the lead on that restart, it seemed like he was riding off to the sunset while leading.
could see how upset jeff was about this
I meet jeff at u of m hospital he came to see my little angel who was 4 at the time in 2004. I still have the picture of us all we thank you from the bottom of our hearts Jeff Gordon we love you
He was upset but was also glad. He retired peacefully and we couldn't have had us a better champion. Miss you Jeff.
With Jeff behind the scenes we couldn't have seen him become the champion that he was. Thank God for Jeff Gordon.
The Goat!!!!! I'm 4 years older than Jeff.. but il always be a lifetime Fan of Jeff Gordon
He will always be my favorite
That Axalta aka DuPont car is one of the few painted not wrapped
He's my GOAT❤👍☺ Huge thank you to Ray and the Rainbow Warriors for being huge part of the ride.❤👍☺
Mad respect for Jeff he is such a great role model this man has been a great ambassador to nascar he single handle brought an entire different fan base to the sport
Doesn't this make you feel old. People I've followed, and I'm only 20 have all retired. Craig Lowndes, Jeff Gordon, Dale Jr, Matt Kenseth, Garth Tander, Fenando Alonso, Mark Webber, Jenson Button, Casey Stoner, Dani Pedrosa. All drivers that started their prime in the early 2000s except for Gordon have all now retired
I was at Rockingham in 1992 when the 24 car took a lap to announce he will be full time in the Cup Series in 1993. I was a fan from day one. I was able to an autograph and quick hand shake. He would have won 7 titles if NASCAR did not change the format with the chase/playoffs. 24 Forever.
I liked all sorts of drivers back in the 90s. I didn't hate any of them. Jeff Gordon was a good driver. If it weren't for Alan Kulwicki and Davey Allison passing away so soon, it would've made for some awesome racing back then.
He didn't win this the Championship on this day, but I'll never forget all the memories. Certainly one of the best to EVER sit in a race car.
Man he was so close to 100 wins and he’s not even old
Yeah, I wish he'd kept up long enough to reach that milestone first before calling it quits.
Jeff won this Kyle had an injury didint deserve to make it Harvick wrecked the field at dega so Gordon is the real 2015 champ
Awesomeladen 11 what
I will have to agree with Awesomweladen. If the 2011 Chase System still existed in 2015, plus current points structure that exist at other NASCAR regional series with a bonus point for pole. Jeff Gordon is your 2015 NASCAR SPRINT CUP CHAMPION.
Did you have a stroke whilst writing this?
Eh, he wouldn't have won without the chase. So it is what it is. HE did win 04,07 and 14 without the chase though.
@@Redslayer86 he would have been the 2014 champion if brad didn't door slam him he pit at miami to give the championship 4 a battle of a life time thats real sportsmanship if he made it in 2014 he'd run away for his 5th 2015 with more momentum he'd go back to back
That was so cool off Richard petty to give Jeff that money clip with 93 dollars and to see Harvick pose beside Jeff's car for a picture
It’s nice that Lewis Hamilton from F1 got to see Jeff before he retired. That shows what a champion does
JEFF GORDON, MY FAVORITE DRIVER OF ALL TIME!!
I'm such a fanboy that i setup my iracing position as close as i can to Jeff's position
I was so crying about Jeff Gordon because I missed him so much
I might be biased as a #24 fan, but since he retired, there STILL hasn't been anyone that has come close to filling the void he left behind. With NASCAR seemingly declining in popularity, Jeff Gordon may have taken the fans with him when he left. I don't know if NASCAR will ever be the same.
I nearly cried. I really miss him racing.
It was all so really cool to see Mario Andretti on top of his pit box pulling for him one legend to another legend
Sure was hard to see Jeff retiring. I wish I was into NASCAR back in say 2012+ I missed in my opinion the best parts of Jeff's career. Well anyways I got to see him drive the 88 car for a few races. #24EVER Jeff we will miss you!
The best parts of his career were 1995-2007
I miss him racing it used to make my day when he would win one 24 4 ever
Four years later and I watch this every year the week before homestead. It’s going to be weird next year watching this at a different finale...
Jeff Gordon gave us so many good memories throughout the years. Especially after dale died. Nascar wasn’t the same after Jeff left. I stopped watching a lot after he retired. It’s just not interesting like it used to be. The drivers aren’t aggressive and so many regulations just don’t make it competitive like it used to be. Jeff shouldn’t have retired. I would’ve loved to see him become a crew chief and own the 24. He had a bunch of potential to become a good leader. A chance to give young drivers a chance of achieving their goals and to teach them strategies he learned not only from hisself, but from other talented drivers out there
If they hadn’t changed points system he would have had 7 championships
I hated Gordon but when he got his final win at Martinsville I was at home watching it and the last 5 laps I was on my feet screaming go Gordon go and I told my fiance this is one time Jr is in third and I do not want to see him win. Growing up watching Gordon race the whole time I knew how special a win at Martinsville would be for him. I was glad when they got to homestead and in his final race he had a chance to go out a champion.
What's in the baggie and why the crew guy blocking the camera is it some sort of performance enhancement?
I don't remeber what year it was, i watched some of the Coca-Cola 600, Jeff was sporting the Chrome elusion paint, i thought he was the only racer on the track, he was that far ahead.😊
I so truly miss my all time favorite driver and now I yell for Case Elliot.....Especially now that Dale Jr. also retired....I could name some that I would love to see retired but the 2 of u weren't them............I hope your enjoying your retirement but I am glad u came back as announcer:)
jeff was the best...my favorite driver.......
I've never met Jeff Gordon but I love rooting him...
He's the Best!!!!!
I'm a big Jeff Gordon Fan
At least Jeff didn’t leave nascar completely it’s nice that he at least is one of the commentators.
He should’ve won in 2014 easily. 2007 was class of the field the entire year and barely lost out. Then there’s 96 finishing 2nd losing out be only 37 points with a few engine failures that year. “Could would’ve should’ve” I know but to me he’s on the same level as petty Earnhardt and Johnson
Nascar just isn’t the same without him racing I still remember being at his last win I just lost it man seeing my favorite driver win and get that shot at a championship something I thought I would never see (I was born in 2005 so I never saw him do it) truly a great career hope he comes back for a final race at north wilkesboro I just know he’s thinking about it
The GOAT🐐🐐🐐
Yeah I feel all of you he was and still is my hero I pull for chase now because I didn't know who I was going to pull for chase saved me for watching nascar but I still miss Jeff on the track
Same here man. Honestly I might of only watched 4 or 5 races the year after Gordon retired. That was rough. Then idk Chase really sold me with that old school new school racing and persona.
4:06 just like a young child so happy and energetic
What do they not want us to see 39:20?
I remember When Petty ran his last race. I wasn't sure where to put my support, who to cheer for. I had been cheering for the guy since I was 15teen in 1979. When I decided to put my support behind Petty Racing and driver Mark Martin, I felt I was set in my weekend routine. Then Jeff Gordon showed up. He gave me something I never really had before in racing, someone to root against. I really enjoyed "hating" a team like I hated the Yankees. it was a silly thing really, but made the sport more fun to watch. I remember when Earnhardt, Martin and Gordon were few points apart for the championship....Gordon won it, and my "hate" was confirmed...lol. But life has a way of evolving and life has a way of changing what you believe. The Yankees drafted a kid I helped coached in little league, Aaron Judge, *sigh*. My team, The Oakland A's drafted him out of high school...I was so ecstatic.....but he went to college and was up for the draft again....no Oakland. My hate for the Bronx Bombers came to and end. I was sad to see Jeff Gordon retire, but glad I had seen his career begging to end....it reminds me again, that everything is what it is, but only for a moment. Thank you 24.
Jeff was my driver all those years now its Chase Elliott, and I'm sticking with him no matter what number his car is.Go Chase.
Kevin Harvick had the ultimate respect for jeff that day
Miss you Jeff
Justin Tucker Jeff Gordon 94 wins 88
0:19 hit me hard
I took ribbing being a Die Hard 24 fan. In my small town there was only two of us. We were happy most Sundays, Cant say the same for them... LOL
That was the last race that nascar ran a 43 car field
Jeffs my favorite driver, and I know he had at least like 4 more years left in him. However he has been flirting with retirement years before that. I also think he knew that he wasn't gonna be able to be a championship contender anymore because of him getting older, so I think he decided to end on a good note when he was still winning races and making the playoffs. Jimmie Johnson is kinda going through the "washed up" phase right now
Jeff Gordon 2015
Tony Stewart 2016
Dale Earnhardt Jr 2017
Jimmie Johnson 2019
Four legends and all of them deserve to be in the Hall of fame oh wait Jeff 2019
Tony 2020
Two more years later Dale Earnhardt jr will be in the Hall of fame
Love you Jeff
That's such a power move to have Lewis and Mario there
Never liked Gordon but have a ton of respect for him. Great driver better man.
I a big Jeff Gordon Fan
you a big english fan too
I am a big jeff Gordon fan
me too been a fan sense i was two years old n i have a vedio game n i drive the 24
awesome I'm glad you a fan of his
he will be a Legend forever
+Chris Ricca Greatest of all time
The man is a legend
I was at this race and Atlanta and Talladega in 2015 and havent watched one since. I saw his last race. Come back MFJG
I watched his last race on tv. I got so upset seeing him step out the car for one last time. You could tell he didn’t want to. NASCAR just hasn’t been the same since. It still feels weird not seeing the 24 out there. I would’ve loved to see Jeff become a crew chief or have his own team and hire a young talented driver to take over his car. That’s the route he should’ve done. He still had it in him, maybe not to drive but he still had the leadership and talent to lead others to victories under his own team. The chance to give younger drivers a chance at becoming a great just like him. That would’ve been so awesome to see.
Jeff will be missed for a long time. #24ever
if they kept the old pts format he would have won 3 more championships, not complaining about the chase though
Could of been happier with the older Chase format like Stewart vs Edwards in 2011. If that format was effective in 2015 plus the bonus point for pole win (like what arca has), Jeff Gordon could of been the 2015 NASCAR Sprint Cup series CHAMPION.
I hated how my least favorite driver, Kyle Busch, the race of my favorite driver, Jeff Gordon’s final race.
Yep, that stung too. Especially considering he was able to miss that many races and still be crowned "champion"? Nuh uh...that was a travesty.
Harvick junking the front stretch at Talladega also cost Dale Jr advancing, him winning at Phoenix puts Jr at Homestead against Gordon. Many of us were robbed that year. Go 8824!