Jeff Gordon Reveals How He First Signed for Rick Hendrick in Unknown NASCAR Story

Hendrick Motorsports, the most successful organization in NASCAR history, has seen its dominance continue since the 90s, largely due to the influence of Jeff Gordon. This prompts a question: how did Rick Hendrick manage to sign Gordon to his team? As it turns out, Hendrick recently revealed that his interest in Gordon was sparked by watching him race and succeeding in his sport. Despite being associated with Ford at that time, a conversation that transpired between Rick Hendrick and Jimmy Johnson, in the presence of his then-roommate Andy Graves, piqued Gordon's interest in signing for HMS.

Gordon's illustrious career speaks volumes about his talent and skill. A four-time Cup champion, a NASCAR Hall of Famer, and a driver with 93 wins from 805 starts in the Cup, including 477 top 10s, his record is one of the greatest in NASCAR history. Moreover, he played a significant role in forming the #48 team, leading to Jimmie Johnson winning seven Cup championships. He is also the current Vice Chairman at HMS.

Additionally, Gordon holds the record as the first driver to surpass $100 million in career earnings. His pop culture contributions, such as his Saturday Night Live appearance and numerous other significant media appearances, have further boosted NASCAR's popularity nationwide.