For Jeff Gordon, this one’s extra special.
An honorary Indiana native (Gordon’s actually from Vallejo, Calif. but moved to Pittsboro, Ind. when he was 14), the four-time champion has accomplished Indy feats that put him on yet another list of all-time greats.
Gordon’s four Brickyard 400 victories tie Rick Mears, Al Unser and A.J. Foyt for most all-time on the oval portion of IMS. One more victory, and Gordon ties Michael Schumacher for most “major” victories at Indy. All five of Schumacher’s wins came in Formula 1 competition.
If he does accomplish his “Drive for Five” at Indy, Gordon will reach 85 career NASCAR Sprint Cup Series victories, which will put him alone in third on the all-time wins list behind Richard Petty (200) and David Pearson (105).
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