Jeff Gordon’s answer during a #askJG question-and-answer session with fans online Saturday leaves the door open the exciting possibility of seeing him back on track.
A fan asked if Gordon would be open to part-time duty in either the NASCAR Xfinity Series or NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. Gordon said he’s happy in the booth with FOX and isn’t considering any driving at a 1.5-mile track or superspeedway. BUT (this deserves all caps) he might want to race a truck at Martinsville Speedway.
https://twitter.com/NASCARONFOX/status/967429584399536129
You can count Ray Evernham, NASCAR Hall of Famer and crew chief for three of Gordon’s championships, among those who like the idea.
I’m in https://t.co/SNMUAItkE1
– ray evernham (@RayEvernham) February 28, 2018
Track personnel were also pretty excited at the possibility.
https://twitter.com/MartinsvilleSwy/status/967449764072706049
OK, really excited. And quick to provide context about Gordon’s long-standing love affair with the 0.526-mile ” Paperclip.” His career stats at Martinsville are impressive.
https://twitter.com/MartinsvilleSwy/status/967451026688274438
And Gordon’s last race at Martinsville as a full-time driver? “We’re going to Homestead!” is etched among the greatest Victory Lane moments of all time.
Yep, “giddy” accurately describes the reaction to possibly seeing Gordon race again for a Grandfather Clock.