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Jeff Gordon enjoys some of the most faithful and passionate fans in NASCAR, and as the four-time champion sealed his slot in this season’s Championship 4 at Homestead-Miami Speedway, he made sure to bring fans into the celebration.
Nothing beats celebrating your ���� than with the amazing fans who cheered you on to the ��. #24ever pic.twitter.com/WiiFPNAmmw
— Hendrick Motorsports (@TeamHendrick) November 2, 2015
After holding off Jamie McMurray for the win in Sunday’s Goody’s Headache Relief Shot 500, Gordon was overwhelmed with joy, saying, “This is turning into one of these just incredible storybook finishes to this year, to this career. Of all years, I mean, of all years, I cannot believe this. I’m so excited it’s happening in this year.”
Gordon said hearing the crowd erupt at the end of the race made him feel like a “rock star.” So he wanted to be with them, and amid the postrace celebration, interviews and photo sessions, Gordon headed into the crowds of fans who stayed late at Martinsville Speedway for a glimpse of their favorite driver on one of his best days.
“I went into the stands afterwards, because it just was non‑stop while we were in Victory Lane,” Gordon said. “People were just staying there. … They just kept chanting the whole time while we were on the stage. It was way cool. I wanted to go say ‘Hi’ to them.”
Fans made @MartinsvilleSwy win one of the ‘finest moments’ of @JeffGordonWeb‘s career! ���� https://t.co/mnIHHlzStA pic.twitter.com/iuxdW8N9in
— Hendrick Motorsports (@TeamHendrick) November 2, 2015
Some first-time race goers got the show of a lifetime.
@JeffGordonWeb My son’s first race yesterday. Thanks for the memories! pic.twitter.com/s1QHi0Ewz2
— jerry heinline (@jerry8324) November 2, 2015
And long-time fans got a lasting memory.
The last race i get to see @JeffGordonWeb& its the my 1st time seeing him W��. Nothin sweeter!! #24ever #THANKYOUJEFF pic.twitter.com/3vQyxcf2JK
— Johnathan Hines (@jhines46) November 2, 2015
The party didn’t stop Sunday night. Gordon fans wore their pride on Monday, too, and posted cheer after cheer on social media.
My attire for the day! #FAN #rockstar #24ever @TeamHendrick @JeffGordonWeb @AxaltaRacing pic.twitter.com/56mKzXCX9J
— Becca (@spunky_bec24) November 2, 2015
@takiloutri @MissSprintCup @JeffGordonWeb I was there!! I was too emotional to video victory lane!!#24EVER pic.twitter.com/KYdfUxwrwr
— George Pantermakis (@BigGiantsFan74) November 2, 2015