Jeff Gordon

nascar_indianapolis_gordon_auto_racing.jpeg

In this Feb. 23, 2014, photo, Dale Earnhardt Jr., left, celebrates in Victory Lane with teammate Jeff Gordon, right, after winning the NASCAR Daytona 500 Sprint Cup series auto race at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. Gordon will get one more shot to win in Indianapolis this weekend when he replaces Earnhardt Jr. in the No. 88 car. On Wednesday, July 20, 2016, Hendrick Motorsports announced that Earnhardt would miss the next two weeks as he continues to battle balance issues and nausea. (AP Photo/Terry Renna, File)

Jeff Gordon.JPG

Jeff Gordon [NASCAR Driver] Gordon did not grow up in the church, but credits other NASCAR drivers and Motor Racing Outreach (MRO) with his faith. He told BeliefNet.Com: I've committed my life to Christ. I was also baptized in the same church that (my wife) Brooke was baptized in." MRO has quoted Gordon as saying, " God plays a significant role in my life and I pray regularly. I know that through the good times and bad times He is always there for me."

NASCAR Daytona Auto Racing.JPEG-03ead.jpg

Jeff Gordon prepares to go out on the track during a practice session for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Friday, Feb. 13, 2015, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

NASCAR Homestead Auto_Lanc.jpg

Jeff Gordon (24), Joey Logano (22) and Kevin Harvick race each other during the NASCAR Sprint Cup championship series auto race, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014 in Homestead, Fla. (AP Photo/Terrry Renna)

NASCAR Texas Auto Rac_Lanc(1).jpg

Pit crew members for drivers Jeff Gordon and Brad Keselowski fight on pit row after the end of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series auto race at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2014. Keselowski made contact with Gordon's on a restart that knocked Gordon out of of the race. (AP Photo/Randy Holt)

NASCAR Dover Auto Rac_Lanc(1).jpg

Jeff Gordon drives during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup series auto race, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2014, at Dover International Speedway in Dover, Del. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

NASCAR Michigan Auto _Lanc(1).jpg

Jeff Gordon (24) races Kevin Harvick during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pure Michigan 400 auto race at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Mich., Sunday, Aug. 17, 2014. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

NASCAR Michigan Auto _Lanc.jpg

Drivers Kevin Harvick, left, and Jeff Gordon lead the pack through the first turn during the NASCAR Quicken Loans 400 auto race at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Mich., Sunday, June 15, 2014. (AP Photo/Bob Brodbeck)

65559e194a3f1614550f6a7067004324.jpg

Jeff Gordon waits in his car before practice for Sunday's NASCAR Sprint Cup series Coca-Cola 600 auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C., Saturday, May 24, 2014. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

db953a780355ec14540f6a706700ea60.jpg

Jeff Gordon talks to crew members before practice for Sunday's NASCAR Sprint Cup series Coca-Cola 600 auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C., Thursday, May 22, 2014. (AP Photo/Terry Renna)

1107199c6f607a13540f6a706700caa7.jpg

Smoke and flames come from Jeff Gordon's car after a collision with Martin Truex Jr. (78) during the NASCAR Sprint All-Star auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C., Saturday, May 17, 2014. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)