Jeff Gordon Career Win #72 2005 Aaron's 499 At Talledega Finish

[@scottpollack1007]

Watching Jeff Gordon race in the day was ABSOLUTE JOY! He was the most exciting driver I have ever watched, pure and simple! He retired way too early as far as I am concerned! I am happy for Jeff and his family though!

[@Thors_Garage]

I agree with everything you're saying accept for the retirement part. His back just couldn't take much more. But I will say a 50% Gordon was much better than 90% of the field on their best day.

[@coderider9019]

Yeah, sadly that Vegas 2008 crash ended his career

[@nigelio3]

Man those mid-2000's Hendrick cars had an amazing restrictor plate package. And by Hendrick cars, I mean Jeff Gordon.

[@noteminemsburneraccount324]

@@kuma6572 yeah but if Dale junior wasn't winning it was Jeff gordon

[@jonathonpoloski917]

Gordon was on the djr dl talking about the racing at restrictor plates, all the Hendrick and dei cars had the money to win, but Gordon and Jr, they knew how to use those cars. I think the greatest finish was when Gordon made that last lap pass in the cot. Pulling Infront of stewart at the very final second he had to do that. It's still an unbelievable move. Gordon was the man.

[@TheTN24]

@@noteminemsburneraccount324 Gordon is the all time winner of points races at the restrictor plate tracks.

[@ronniecoosenberry8418]

I was there

[@MrBurney12]

Jimmie had cars probably better but he wrecked all of them in 05 lol

[@Racegirl247]

Jeff Gordon is the Nascar GOAT!! When he announced his retirement it was very shocking and sad. I had hoped he would at least race at the restrictor plate race tracks, Daytona and Talladega, and the, .5mi tracks Bristol Tn and Martinsville Va. I do appreciate that he is in the booth for half the season, listening to his commentary...we are lucky to still be able to enjoy his personality, and be able to occasionally see his stats. I miss that #24 Drive to End Hunger, AARP, Axalta, Chevy SS, there will never be another driver that matches Jeff Gordon in driving skills, personability with fans, and aall the great things he's done for charities within the sport and outside racing. A fan forever of Jeff Gordon and that beautiful #24!

[@ericgori5960]

Very well said!! I will miss him on the track.

[@BullseyeForever24]

Jackie Solorzano Amen! The best ever,no one will ever fill his shoes

[@robertrobinson1111]

Jeff Gordon is the GOAT 🐐

[@vpaturi]

The most dominant plate car ever. No question about it.

[@danielburbank1669]

2001 Pepsi 400 Junior?

[@caseyclark2181]

@@danielburbank1669 Fixed race

[@darksr749]

Stewart 2005 Daytona summer?

[@brandanhall9943]

@@darksr749 that car lead nearly the whole race. I don't think he was passed once under green for the lead. Lead 148/160 laps

[@Dante.the.inferno]

The 2002 Aarons 499 has entered the chat..

[@HoodRatHateratWP2316]

Best driver ever in his prime.

[@KeeganLeahy]

you said that too soon

[@ynwa1283]

Dude, the way he just eased over and went past the 1, past the 29, and past 15 BY HIMSELF is just unreal for Talladega. That car had another gear in it compared to the rest and it also had the GOAT.

[@yukizboy3046]

Everybody was talking how Truex had the most dominant car they have ever seen in a race at Charlotte a few weeks back. IMO the 24 car at this race is the most dominant car I have ever seen.

[@vincentodomscatl24]

Yukizboy I agree, to lead that many laps at a plate track where you constantly have cars on your bumper, and he just drove through them with no help

[@timothyalston9171]

Jeff Burton once led every lap then won. I think that's gotta be the benchmark.

[@vincentodomscatl24]

That's a great feat no doubt, but you can open up a gap at New Hampshire and if you have long runs and everyone one pits when you pit then it's possible to so what he did. At a plate track though where the whole field is bunched up the whole race and there are more passes for the lead than any other tracks, Gordon did a awesome job. Again though Truex and Burtons performances are jus as great too.

[@whoasked9500]

Tony Stewart decimated the field in the 2005 Pepsi 400.

[@fatpatlives1998]

It's debatable...Gordon's dega car or Jr's 04/03 Daytona cars, Dale Sr 98 car or Jr's 02 dega car

[@darlenechristianson6307]

Jeff's car was star wars and had Yoda on the hood. my favorite car ever driven by Jeff. And yes it was untouchable. I am surprised he did not get the pole. I also like his hot hues car as well, but he dominated in this one!

[@michaelstevens2359]

Sure do miss Gordon out there. My childhood was watching Gordon in the 90s early 00s. The greatest times of Nascar. Miss it! #Forever24

[@InstinktzBTW]

Me and my brother still talks about that 24 car. It was unstoppable

[@rrhoads24]

It was my favorite race win, and I saw him win in 2006 at Sonoma, because it’s Star Wars Pepsi and it was on my 13th birthday so I was so excited about it

[@tonystewartrocks14]

I remember when I was a little kid watching this race. I really wanted Jeff to win in that Star Wars car because I was going through a Star Wars phase then. I would be on the verge of tears whenever he lost the lead because I loved that car and wanted to see it win. lol

[@jackjohnson9603]

Jeff Gordon's Pepsi Wins 8 Jeff Gordon's Pepsi Max Wins 0

[@kramnull8962]

Just one of "For Rick Hendrick's COLD DEAD SON" victory... Thanks NASCRAP...

[@thelarry383]

@@kramnull8962 🤡

[@kramnull8962]

@@thelarry383 blackface

[@Jimmy-gg1vs]

Can’t believe this race was 18yrs ago!!!! Watched Jeff Gordon winnings never gets old

[@phxfireflames]

I loved that yoda paint scheme!

[@ppgshook]

One of strongest restrictor plate cars I’ve ever seen in a race Gordon could pass cars by himself without help from bump drafting His car could go could high or low it didn’t matter That Pepsi car was awesome

[@jerradguillory7909]

daniel shook yep you could put the 8 car number on it like in 2002 couldnt tell the difference also jeffs 07 spring dega car which he won was no slouch either

[@AnchorAlchemist]

I remember that race. Man, that car was dominant!

[@Lovebryanr1]

Jeff had a car that day!! Awesome driving by #24 Jeff Gordon!!

[@KINGDUB24]

So you have a video for each one of Jeff's wins, I have mad respect for you

[@gregoryoliff7887]

This might be the best car relative to the competition I've ever seen. Kane's Mopar ride that blew a tire comes to mind, Dale Jarrett's car for his last win at Dega was also crazy fast, but the way Gordon could do it with no help anywhere on the track was so unreal. Just had to shake your head and be grateful you got to watch it

[@chrisuncleahmad789]

Hard to believe this was Loomis' last win as Gordon's crew chief.

[@ilovethebears1]

+Chris Kreager No it wasn't he was his Crew Chief until New Hampshire in 2005.

[@chrisuncleahmad789]

Last win, not last race.

[@ilovethebears1]

My bad for some reason I thought I was watching The 2004 Race

[@luckyluciano8157]

I remember this race, man Jeff's car was dominant. Very impressive 👏

[@Drinking_and_Golfing]

When Nascar was actually interesting to watch

[@julianrangel5433]

ture

[@brandonspivey1476]

The truth here.

[@j9vlikz683]

It still is

[@ppgshook]

This car along with dale jr’s 2001 Daytona Pepsi 400 car maybe the two strongest restrictor plate cars I’ve ever seen Gordon’s car could pass anyone by himself Didn’t need no help at all Took two to three cars lined up just to get by him He was that strong this race

[@byronmartin9984]

The side drafting masterpiece by Gordon wow

[@SincerelyWX]

thanks for uploading this! i have been looking forever for this!

[@impalalover7412]

It was always Earnhardt country in Dega. So that is why the fans always booed him. But even they had to cheer Gordon after this great race. He earned that.

[@theawesomest09]

Bet you never thought of this: Gordon and Johnson won the same 2 restrictor plate races in back-to-back years.

[@mattshaw3225]

best driver.........GOAT..........24

[@143Bubb]

+Matt Shaw Until Jimmie Johnson said move over gay boy!!!

[@zacharymcguire6687]

+Paul Fischer See Atlanta 2011 battle. Last 11 laps. Oh who has more wins by the way? Not to mention Gordon would have 8 championships if not for the chase.

[@FaydsterTV]

I miss the sound of these old cars.

[@nascarfanatic2425]

Tony did a wail of a job that day, too! I always like Jeff's Pepsi/Star Wars/Superman cars. They looked awesome, especially in VL.

[@Lovebryanr1]

Love the Pepsi paint scheme! GO#24!

[@pineapple7056]

2005 was my favorite year because of Jeff he's my favorite driver forever.

[@SsJets104]

That car was a weapon

[@Colddeed]

3 wins out of the first 9 races, and he still missed the chase that year. It was hugely disappointing.

[@KurthardtJr]

One of his worst seasons

[@KurthardtJr]

Despite winning the 500

[@j9vlikz683]

9 ends and a avg finish of 17.8 no way in hell he was going to make the chase let alone compete for a championship yeah he had 4 wins but after talladega he didn't win until the 2nd martinsville race

[@fatpatlives1998]

05 was a off year for f Gordon and Jr after having incredible 2004 seasons . I believe Loomis leaving was the issue same with the eurys and Jr breaking up which was the worst move in his career

[@scottcarterr7796]

Guys. Great camera operations 👌 ty

[@byronmartin9984]

Besides the trex car, this is the baddest car hms pulled out for Jeff. Pepsi Star Wars

[@jeremysmoot9498]

Another Talladega win for Jeff Gordon

[@devonmartinez1857]

And shoutout to the amazing camera men of this era on Fox

[@dlwile33]

that car was untouchable!

[@zartman89]

Thanks for posting mark another one for nascars best

[@Lovebryanr1]

Yes he was. Forgot about that one. Thanks!

[@markmurillo8656]

hell yeah! jeff gordon with the pepsi car!

[@caleb505]

I remember this race so well, Gordon had such a strong car that day. He led almost the whole race and nobody could fend him off. I remember it pissed me off so bad how he could just pass 3 cars in a line like nothing haha. And being the Dale Jr fan I am I through the remote when he got in that last crash haha.

[@byronmartin9984]

Side drafting masterpiece. Jeff put on a clinic this day.

[@Rainbowarriors24]

for your information the GWC has always existed it used to be one attempt until a few years ago Nascar added up to 3 attempts.

[@ballman373]

he done good in 2007 till Johnson used the chase to win go Jeff gordon

[@pepsiguy52883]

Jeff had the best restrictior plate car ever that day

[@ThreeRiversRC]

Jeff Gordon is the man at plate tracks! Hopefully he can win this Sunday!

[@KurthardtJr]

Chase Elliott needs a baby yoda mountain dew car

[@TheTN24]

Maybe the best restrictor plate car I've ever seen, Jeff could do anything with it.

[@Lovebryanr1]

Yes, those two. That one at Martinsville in 2012 was rough. It should've been Jeff to get the 200th win. The one at Richmond in 2010 wasn't a GWC but the restart killed Jeff's chances. I think he finished 2nd like 9 times in 2010. If he could've had a little luck there would've been some wins there. At Chicago he finished 2nd to David Reutimann. I think 2013 will be better for Jeff Gordon and Team#24.

[@realdealaneil]

I loved when Jeff raced with Pepsi cars. The thing I want to know is why aren’t the restrictive plate racing today aren’t as spaced out as this race?

[@joekaput747]

They weren't spaced out. That pack is what was left after the big one.

[@NewWorldCT]

lol. This is the finish when everyone threw beers and Pepsi at him. Ahhhh. I was there. And, I threw some too. XD

[@NewWorldCT]

@Justin Hinson yes, i was. but ok.

[@darrylturner4566]

Jeff Gordon passed Earnhardt Sr in career wins with 72 at Talledaga that was so fitting!!

[@DumpedClutch]

These races were so much better

[@jakemosbach4344]

Helluva race. I miss these cars!

[@larrymaxwell4734]

Where did this kind of racing go

[@nascarfanatic2425]

I agree. The #24 has been the strongest car in the draft over the years, but more recently, one of the unluckiest. Hopefully that changes tonight though in the 600!

[@terryfreer]

I'm pretty sure in victory lane, Jeff stated that the engine they picked for that car was the last plate engine Randy Dorton had built before the plane crash. Said he had Randy under the hood of that car

[@IndyBrony28]

The Force was strong with that car

[@rrhoads24]

PERFECT DAY MY 13th birthday jeff gordon my fave drive i love pepsi and stars wars is my fave movie it all went right that day

[@TheBuckeyes93]

This car and the silver pepsi billion car dominated both of their plate races. so dominante

[@genemaverick5705]

Ironman Jeff Gordon the GOAT!!!

[@MrMW2nd]

that car was unreal. they had something brewing in that one

[@devonmartinez1857]

That 1 car took a HUGE lick

[@Rainbowarriors24]

I wouldnt say multiple about 2 at most the ones that come off the top of my head are Martinsville 2010 and 2012

[@Bandit24100]

Yoda and T-rex, best 2 cars hes ever had

[@jordanbennett3215]

just dominate af

[@mcdonaldsapp666]

So many iconic cars. Just so many. Imo Nascar is dead. Forever. Its sad. It’ll never be like this again. Rip

[@kben24]

This Pepsi car had the 'Force'

[@darioalexis14]

The force is strong with one

[@zachtm4]

I miss these cars..

[@bigjmac0816]

The roar when Michael took the lead sounded a lot like when Dale Sr or Jr would be out front

[@Moflo99]

what about big e's car in 2000? 17 to first in just a few laps? seems pretty dominant, but i see your point.

[@andrewr7982]

Reminds of this years fall race with no one left at the end

[@jeffgordonadi24]

@ballsthatclank yeah i remember he lead a lot of laps that day over 100 i think, clearly had the dominant car and deserved to win

[@williamgrantham4481]

Jeff Gordon Wins

[@julianrangel5433]

my top five Jeff Gordon wins #1.2011 Ponoco #2.2007 Talladega #3.1999 Daytona 500 #4 1994 Brickyard 400 #5 2014 Brickyard 400

[@SWiFTMK7]

Why is 2011 pocono the #1? Lol. Wasn't all that special. Many more races could beat that one. Unless of course, you were there in person. That'd be the only reason

[@ilovethebears1]

+MED4D HD Here is mine Daytona, and Indy are in a group of their own 1. 2004 Talledega (At the time nothing was better then pissed off Jr. Fans) 2. 2015 Martinsville (I cried like a baby) 3. 1994 Charlotte (That was awesome) 4. 2011 Atlanta (I really like Jimmie but edging him at the line was awesome) 5. 2002 Bristol (I hate Rusty Wallace, and to beat him at his house was great)

[@bendsomemetal]

#1 Martinsville 2015. That was really personal #2 Sonoma 2006. He was just unstoppable on a road coarse #3 brickyard 2014 last win at Indianapolis

[@julianrangel5433]

+MED4D HD cause I graduated that very day he won n it was a awesome gift too

[@SWiFTMK7]

Julian Rangel Pretty cool

[@cranjismcbasketball1638]

Is it bad that i almost like seeing johnson wreck more than gordon winning?

[@ryanmorrison3699]

McMurray was so strong on the plate tracks that year, especially at Talladega.

[@ericgori7426]

I was there!!

[@DaveyMurray1]

Holy shit their drafting...not hitting each other at 200 miles an hour...miss these days.

[@MovieLover1995]

There were only 10 out of 43 that didn't get into any wrecks, or had issues with their cars. That's 23 percent of the field.

[@williamgrantham4481]

Awesome Race

[@codyembry7614]

i was their in 04 and 05 and i rember in 04 they hammered him with beer cans an anything they had haha but i cant really rember if they did in 05 or not.

[@BackRowRacing98]

Wasn't he 2nd in the 09 Chicago race.

[@beres2621]

The fucking Goat!

[@brockstar1461]

my personal top 5 fav wins in jeff gordons career 5.bristol 2002 4.phoenix 2007 3. martinsville 2005 2. talladega 2005 1. atlanta 2011 (my opinion) what about yours?

[@williamgrantham4481]

3:01 4 To Go / 2 To Go Glitch NASCAR On Fox 2005 Ticker Glitch

[@williamgrantham4481]

Double Busted

[@williamgrantham4481]

4 + 2 = 6

[@SophiesDriver]

@@williamgrantham4481 lol, so 6 to go :-D in 2019, they still don't really have a winner

[@williamgrantham4481]

@@SophiesDriver Damnit Nascar On Fox 2005 Graphic What The Freaking Hell

[@williamgrantham4481]

3:02 Whys 4 To Go / 2 To Go?

[@hooligan5518]

Awsome driver

[@raidasliutika9774]

Vs

[@hooligan5518]

+Raidas Liutika?

[@hooligan5518]

Raidas Liutika wtf are you talking about

[@chasewendolek3862]

My first nascar race

[@rocknroll_jezus9233]

Fuckn miss these cars

[@darioalexis14]

Gordon + yoda and pepsi =boss

[@wildfast88]

5. All star win 2001 4. Daytona 500 1999 3. Coca-Cola 600 1994 2. Daytona 500 1997 1. Atlanta 2011 i've been watching Nascar since 2004 and i'm a part of Jr nation so i HATED Gordon till Dale joined Hendrick in 2008. Now i'm a fan of Jeff and i'm hoping Jeff and Kasey get in the chase and make Kyle cry for the rest of the season!

[@chriisnapolion9881]

I was at this race

[@impalalover7412]

I loved how people at Talledega always booed him. But I went one year and was the only one cheering ha ha. I got thrown at by beers. Talledega nothing like it.

[@rrhoads24]

dupont they didnt sponsor him that often tho... haha

[@pat02537]

I also hate the Overheating 499 a couple days ago.

[@garytom1935]

Awesome

[@Moflo99]

even if so, he would move in and out of traffic with precision, even without the push he could have finished in the top 5, but i see your point.