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jeff-gordon-kansas-1-2013CONCORD, N.C. (July 20, 2016) – Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the No. 88 Chevrolet SS for Hendrick Motorsports, has not been cleared by physicians to compete in at least the next two NASCAR Sprint Cup Series events as he continues to recover from concussion-like symptoms. He will miss the races at Indianapolis Motor Speedway (July 24) and Pocono Raceway (July 31). Continue reading “Jeff Gordon driving Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s 88 at Indy and Pocono”

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GordonQual030615Despite turning in a praiseworthy performance at New Hampshire, Alex Bowman won’t be in the No. 88 car if Earnhardt isn’t cleared to drive next weekend at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

That duty will fall to Jeff Gordon, who is ready to interrupt his retirement, if need be. The four-time champion was on vacation in the south of France when team owner Rick Hendrick called. Continue reading “Jeff Gordon Ready To Step Into Earnhardt’s No. 88 at Indianapolis if needed”

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nscs_autoclub_jeffgordon_032114LOUDON, N.H. – Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s misfortune may turn into a coming-out party for Jeff Gordon – coming out of retirement, that is.

Earnhardt is sidelined with concussion-like symptoms and won’t compete in Sunday’s New Hampshire 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway (1:30 p.m. ET on NBCSN). His status for future races this season remains uncertain. Continue reading “If Dale Earnhardt Jr. is sidelined for Indy, Jeff Gordon will replace him”