As you might expect, Jeff Gordon’s announcement that 2015 will be his final full-time season has triggered an outpouring of reactions.
More will follow throughout the day; here is a sampling thus far.
Jeff Gordon celebrates his first win at the Daytona 500 in 1997. Gordon is retiring from full-time racing after 2015. pic.twitter.com/tO294xRkCs
— NBC Sports (@NBCSports) January 22, 2015
Racing without @JeffGordonWeb in the field will seem odd for sure. Enjoy the last full time year buddy. You deserve it! Thx u for everything
— Steve Letarte (@SteveLetarte) January 22, 2015
Crazy to hear that @JeffGordonWeb is retiring! What an amazing career! Glad I got to race with him!
— Danica Patrick (@DanicaPatrick) January 22, 2015
@JeffGordonWeb talk about going out on top! A good chance he could win another cup in his final year. great driver and competitor #legend
— Dario Franchitti (@dariofranchitti) January 22, 2015
.@JeffGordonWeb helped transcend our industry from southern stereotype to integration w/mainstream America. Enjoy 2015, champ, & Thank You.
— Eric McClure (@ericmcclure) January 22, 2015
It's not often that you get to watch, experience and appreciate greatness as it happens. @JeffGordonWeb gave that privilege to my generation
— Eric McClure (@ericmcclure) January 22, 2015
Thanks for all of the advice over the years @JeffGordonWeb, one of my hero's growing up. Best of luck in 2015! pic.twitter.com/gS0At6mSyj
— James Buescher (@JamesBuescher) January 22, 2015
Astonished by passing time. I remember @JeffGordonWeb leading in his first Twin 125 in 93. It was an honor to race on the same track as him
— Andy Lally (@AndyLally) January 22, 2015
@JeffGordonWeb will no doubt be remembered as one of the best ever in our sport. He still has a year to accomplish more.
— Jeff Burton (@JeffBurton) January 22, 2015
Dale & @JeffGordonWeb in 1993 on pit road. #TBT #NASCAR #Stache #JGFinalLap pic.twitter.com/E1C94tOj5C
— RCR (@RCRracing) January 22, 2015
NEWS: Future #NASCARHOFer @JeffGordonWeb announces 2015 will be his final season: http://t.co/OVp0E9016k pic.twitter.com/KoF7b5uO09
— NASCAR (@NASCAR) January 22, 2015
.@JeffGordonWeb finished 3rd in 2007 #Rolex24 w @WayneTaylorRcng. Here he was w @JimmieJohnson Just sayin…#IMSA👍 pic.twitter.com/i1CjoP2YHn
— David Higdon (@HigNASCAR) January 22, 2015
Jeff Gordon's "full-time retirement tour" will be #nascar's biggest since Richard Petty in 1992. Gordon's first race was "The King's" last.
— Nate Ryan (@nateryan) January 22, 2015
#NASCAR … Track Presidents across the country now are thinking what kind of gifts & tributes they can give Jeff Gordon on his final ride.
— Dustin Long (@dustinlong) January 22, 2015
With Jeff Gordon set for last full year of racing, we may see #NASCAR's equivalent of Derek Jeter's #RE2PECT tour here.
— Christopher Estrada (@estradawriting) January 22, 2015
Even if the decision wasn't final at the time, I think today helps solidify why Gordon was so angry after what happened at Texas.
— Nick Bromberg (@NickBromberg) January 22, 2015
Jeff Gordon, the driver that changed NASCAR completely, will run his final full-time season in 2015.
— Geoffrey Miller (@GeoffreyMiller) January 22, 2015
Jeff Gordon is an absolute legend. If you are anywhere near a NASCAR track, see him this year.
— Jay Busbee (@jaybusbee) January 22, 2015
Wow. Jeff Gordon announces this is his last year. Regardless of your fan hood, gotta respect the hell outta the guy. Was my hero growing up.
— Ryan Ellis (@ryanellisracing) January 22, 2015
So let's all stand and cheer on the 24th lap of every race this year. It's easier than holding up 24 fingers. #nascar #JeffGordon
— nascarcasm (@nascarcasm) January 22, 2015
I expect a full-time-competition farewell from race fans this year of Jeter-like proportions, as it should be. #nascar #JeffGordon
— nascarcasm (@nascarcasm) January 22, 2015
Great one. RT @Ct24smith My fav memory was when he won in Darlington! Got one of the dollar bills #JGFinalLap pic.twitter.com/KthdhoGXLJ
— NASCAR (@NASCAR) January 22, 2015
