What is wrong with Jeff Gordon? (drivers, auto, road, nascar) - Auto Racing -NASCAR, F1, drag racing, IndyCars... - City-Data Forum

kentuckydad95 · 08-08-2010, 06:23 PM

One win in three years. Simply awful. Is he burnt out? Does he care about winning anymore? 10th on a road course. Something's wrong. I know it's hard to pass on a RC, but damn.

builder24car · 08-08-2010, 06:58 PM

I think it's a couple of things. Being married with kids maybe and his crew chief? No matter what it is, he's not hitting on much! It's hard being a Gordo fan these days. *sigh*

WFW&P · 08-08-2010, 07:25 PM

With the exception not caring about winning I think it's a combo of all the above. I don't think he & Latarte have the same chemistry he had w/Loomis & Everham and I feel perhaps the wife & kids have shifted his focus to some extent. Add a more competitive field to the mix as well.

Pretzelogik · 08-08-2010, 07:40 PM

Time marches on...racing venues in general (some forms more than others) are a young mans sport.

USNRET04 · 08-09-2010, 06:53 AM

Isn't he still second in the points standing? Of course a win prior to the Chase would help a lot since the points are reset.

Or a couple wins after the Chase starts will make him a 5-time champion.

marmac · 08-09-2010, 02:38 PM

The competition is pretty darn good.

Evidence of that is in how many laps it takes the " big names" to actually be able to pass some of the " less famous" drivers when those " less famous" are going to go a lap down.

1coolcustomer · 08-10-2010, 07:00 AM

He's certainly had his opportunities this year but couldn't close the deal. I was suprised when Kyle outwheeled him at Richmond this year.

Two things
1. He got JJ in the 48
2. Green-White -Checker. I can't find any stats on it but it seems he used to be the king of winning under a yellow.

PDD · 08-10-2010, 07:32 PM

JG suffers from the same problem that ended the careers of, DW, Rusty, Dale Jarrett, Bill Elliot and now Mark Martin. Auto racing especially Nascar Sprint Cup is now a young mans game.

kentuckydad95 · 08-10-2010, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by PDD

JG suffers from the same problem that ended the careers of, DW, Rusty, Dale Jarrett, Bill Elliot and now Mark Martin. Auto racing especially Nascar Sprint Cup is now a young mans game.

How is 39 y/o considered old???

PDD · 08-11-2010, 05:08 AM

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Originally Posted by kentuckydad95

How is 39 y/o considered old???

Never said he was old but at 39 he is past his prime.