Headline: NASCAR Legend Jeff Gordon Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award
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Charlotte, NC – May 24, 2025 — NASCAR icon Jeff Gordon was celebrated in a historic ceremony today as he received the prestigious NASCAR Lifetime Achievement Award, honoring his decades of excellence both on and off the track.
Gordon, a four-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and current vice chairman of Hendrick Motorsports, is widely credited with helping bring the sport into the mainstream during the 1990s and early 2000s. Known for his fierce competitiveness, charisma, and impact on the evolution of stock car racing, Gordon’s legacy continues to shape the future of NASCAR.
“This honor means the world to me,” Gordon said during the ceremony at the NASCAR Hall of Fame. “Racing has given me everything, and I’m proud to have been part of NASCAR’s incredible journey.”
The award comes as Gordon continues to mentor young drivers and grow the sport through leadership, innovation, and community involvement.
NASCAR President Steve Phelps praised Gordon, calling him “a true ambassador of racing whose influence transcends generations.”
Fans and fellow drivers took to social media to congratulate the Hall of Famer, further proving that Jeff Gordon’s mark on NASCAR is indelible — and far f
rom finished.
