Driver Rating: Gordon Will Climb Out of Hole
Sure, it’s early. But it’s strange to see Jeff Gordon outside the top 20 at any point in the season.

But after two finishes outside the top 15 to start the season, Gordon sits 22nd in points.

Just like a race at Auto Club Speedway came at the perfect time for Hendrick Motorsports teammate Jimmie Johnson, an event at Las Vegas Motor Speedway should lift Gordon.

Gordon ranks second in pre-race Driver Rating at Las Vegas, with a 111.5 (Johnson’s first with a 113.6). Gordon also has a series-best Average Running Position of 7.4 and the top Laps in the Top 15 percentage of 92.9%