Jeff Gordon’s announcement that he will be stepping away from full-time competition and reduce his schedule following the 2015 season sent shock waves throughout the NASCAR community with many tweeting both their surprise and their reflections on Gordon’s transcendent career.
Dale Earnhardt Jr., Danica Patrick, Jimmie Johnson reflect on Jeff Gordon’s career
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Letting team know this will be my final year competing for a championship. pic.twitter.com/s7aH8OpGQZ
— Jeff Gordon (@JeffGordonWeb) January 22, 2015 I'm proud of the career I've had & knew this day would come, but I'll be involved with @TeamHendrick for many years to come.
— Jeff Gordon (@JeffGordonWeb) January 22, 2015 Hard to imagine this is @JeffGordonWeb last full season. Tons of respect for him and what he's accomplished thus far. A total professional.
— Dale Earnhardt Jr. (@DaleJr) January 22, 2015 Crazy... You're the man! "@JeffGordonWeb: Letting team know this will be my final year competing for a championship. pic.twitter.com/arqgDMfTni"
— Jimmie Johnson (@JimmieJohnson) January 22, 2015 Crazy to hear that @JeffGordonWeb is retiring! What an amazing career! Glad I got to race with him!
— Danica Patrick (@DanicaPatrick) January 22, 2015 I've had a lot of good times with @JeffGordonWeb and one one. Weird to think just like all the other greats, that soon he won't be there!
— Clint Bowyer (@ClintBowyer) January 22, 2015 Grew up a @JeffGordonWeb and @markmartin fan. Been awesome to race both of them for wins. Look forward to one more year in 2015.
— Joey Logano (@joeylogano) January 22, 2015 I feel so lucky to say I have raced against my idol and favorite driver growing up @JeffGordonWeb... ready for one more year against you.
— AJ Allmendinger (@AJDinger) January 22, 2015 Congrats bud @JeffGordonWeb , looking forward to seeing you kick butt one more time. Looking forward to 2015 pic.twitter.com/AeZ21rx5Gn
— ray evernham (@RayEvernham) January 22, 2015 Was a fan in 95, still a fan today @JeffGordonWeb pic.twitter.com/iTVyoq3kDt
— Denny Hamlin (@dennyhamlin) January 22, 2015 Never will forget the day my dad introduced me 2 @JeffGordonWeb.1994 at N. Wilkesboro Speedway.Told me "This kid is gonna be special". Yep
— Dale Earnhardt Jr. (@DaleJr) January 22, 2015 Can't imagine being at the track without @JeffGordonWeb. I don't think I would have ever had my opportunity without Jeff paving the way.
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