Finish line: No checkered flag for Jeff Gordon as he wraps his NASCAR career
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Finish line: No checkered flag for Jeff Gordon as he wraps his NASCAR career
Sunday promised a surreal combination for veteran race car driver Jeff Gordon, with equal parts celebrating what had been done across a 24-year, 797th race career, while still pursuing what could still be won, a shot at a 94th victory and fifth championship. The fairy tale did not happen. Gordon finished sixth in the NASCAR season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
I’m a little disappointed we weren’t more of a threat in the championship. Beyond that, it’s absolutely been a dream come true.
Jeff Gordon
Kyle Busch won the race and his first Sprint Cup championship. Kevin Harvick finished second in the Chase playoffs, followed by Gordon and Martin Truex Jr. Those four were the only ones remaining in the hunt for the championship. Busch, who missed the first 11 races after breaking his right leg and leg foot, was the comeback kid, while Gordon was the overwhelming sentimental favorite. It showed before, during and after the race.
