Phoenix International Raceway to be called Jeff Gordon Raceway for one day
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Phoenix International Raceway will be called Jeff Gordon Raceway for the Quicken Loans Race for Heroes 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race on Nov. 15, a track representative announced Friday. The race is No. 35 of 36 in the 2015 season and also Gordon's penultimate race as a full-time driver.
Gordon has two wins and 23 top 10s in 33 career Cup starts at Phoenix. It was also the site of one of the most controversial moments of his distinguished career in 2012 when he wrecked championship contender Clint Bowyer in the closing laps.
Since he announced his intention to step down from full-time competition (although he still hasn't used the word "retire") in January, tracks have honored Gordon in a variety of ways.
Las Vegas Motor Speedway gave him a customized blackjack table and changed the speed limit around its facility to 24 mph; Atlanta Motor Speedway offered a red No. 24 Bandolero car, with the names of Gordon's two children, Ella Sofia and Leo, over each door; and Bristol Motor Speedway had Ella Sofia and Leo give the command prior to its April race.
This story will be updated.