Indy Presents Another Sort of ‘Drive For 5’ For Jeff Gordon
Jeff Gordon’s quest for a fifth NASCAR NEXTEL Cup championship would obviously be boosted considerably on Sunday, if he were to win the Allstate 400 at the Brickyard for a fifth time.
But Gordon’s legacy would also receive an immediate upgrade.
Only one other driver has won five times at Indianapolis Motor Speedway: Formula One great Michael Schumacher, who won the U. S. Grand Prix in 2000 and again from ’03-06.
Gordon’s four victories ties him with three legendary four-time Indianapolis 500 champions: A.J. Foyt (1961, ’64, ’67, ’77); Al Unser (1970-71, ’78, ‘87); and Rick Mears (1979, ’84, ’88, ’91).
Excellence At Indy
Driver Car Type Wins
Michael Schumacher F1 5
Jeff Gordon NASCAR 4
A. J. Foyt IndyCar 4
Al Unser Sr. IndyCar 4
Rick Mears IndyCar 4
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