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Short NoticeFebruary 28- - Jeff Gordon 's quest for his fourth Daytona 500 victory concluded after just 200 miles when his engine expired on the backstretch. Gordon ran in the top-15 for the balance of the event and led a lap during a green flag pit sequence. However, a puff of smoke and fire ended his night prematurely. "All the temps looked good, all the gauges looked good," Gordon said. "Just kind of came out of nowhere. First it popped and then it went up in a big ball of flames. So, you know that is down in the bottom end, and that is never good. I knew our night was done."

Short Notice - Daytona 500 recap w/ JG comments

Miami CureSearch WalkFebruary 12- - It was an honor to join "Bella's Believers" for the Miami CureSearch Walk at Bayfront Park on February 11. Bella, 9, has battled cancer four separate times and is still fighting the disease. Her determination and courage in the face of adversity is an inspiration to all in South Florida.Nod To HistoryFebruary 10- - The "special" Jeff Gordon /DuPont 20th anniversary paint scheme features a glimpse of the driver's three-decade career with the company. Few could have predicted when the rainbow-themed car was unveiled on a cool afternoon in Rockingham, North Carolina, in October 1992 that Gordon would go on to re-write several NASCAR records. The special paint scheme features the familiar rainbow colors on the hood that were a staple of the DuPont Chevrolet from 1992-2000. The paint scheme then fades to blue near the door with flames, which highlight Gordon's 2001 title season. The rear quarterpanels feature the familiar black, which Gordon has sported for the past few years. The car will not appear on track, but will be issued as a diecast during the summer.The New 24 CrewFebruary 5- - Jeff Gordon has a "new look" pit crew for 2012. Dion Williams and Cory DeMarco are the new rear tire carrier/changer combination. Cory comes over from the Earnhardt/Ganassi #1 team. Dion was inactive from the over-the-wall crew in 2011. Gene Cornwell moves from the rear to the front tire carrier position. Chad Avrit is the new front tire changer. He was a tire changer for Red Bull Racing last year. Bailey Walker returns as the jackman, and Brad Pickens returns as the gasman. The former #24 front tire changer/carrier combination of Kelly Kellis and Michael Oxendine were moved to the #5 team with Kasey Kahne.Social RoundsFebruary 5- - After a few days of testing at Pikes Peak Raceway in Colorado to prepare for Phoenix and the short tracks, Jeff Gordon headed to Indianapolis for Super Bowl weekend. He attended Maxim magazine's party at the Indiana State Fairgrounds, as well as the Taste of the NFL event on behalf of his primary sponsor on Saturday.

Photos: Ingrid & Jeff at the Maxim partyHaul For The CureFebruary 5- - The Jeff Gordon Children's Foundation has partnered with DuPont to have a race hauler at all NASCAR tracks in 2012 and 2013 to raise awareness of their mission to find a cure for pediatric cancer. If you'll be attending a race in the 2012 season, please look for the hauler! JGCF Hauler picturesGordon Wins NMPA Spirit AwardJanuary 23- - Jeff Gordon was named as the winner of the 2011 National Motorsports Press Association's Spirit Award. The award is designed to recognize character and achievement in the face of adversity, sportsmanship and contributions to motorsports. Each year, quarterly winners are selected, and an overall winner is selected by a vote of the NMPA membership. In addition to three victories on the track, Gordon made two trips to Africa in 2011 to study the refugee problem in the Congo, and to help build a pediatric cancer center at a hospital in Rwanda. This is the first time that Gordon has won the award.Celebrating 20 With DuPontJanuary 21- - Jeff Gordon, executives of DuPont and Hendrick Motorsports, and artist Sam Bass unveil the new DuPont paint scheme on Saturday at the NASCAR Hall of Fame. The new scheme celebrates a 20-year partnership between the group, and marks the third major redesign of the iconic #24 DuPont Chevrolet. The unveiling took place at the NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte, N.C. Gordon joined NASCAR legend Richard Petty to discuss the afternoon in November 1992 when Gordon made his debut in the rainbow-colored DuPont Chevrolet, just as Petty was concluding his racing career.Book Of KnowledgeJanuary 14- - Jeff Gordon wrapped up pre-season testing at Daytona International Speedway on Saturday afternoon. After single-car runs were the order of the day on Thursday, Gordon turned the fastest laps in both the morning and afternoon sessions. on Friday, he teamed up with Kasey Kahne in a two-car draft to tour the track at more than 205 miles per hour. Following testing on Friday, Gordon participated in a media Q&A session, and then signed autographs during FanFest. Rules changes on Saturday slowed the cars, but Gordon still turned the fastest single car lap and established himself as the odds-on favorite for the Daytona 500 pole position.

Wilson Times: It Meant Everything To TracyCharlotte CureSearch WalkNovember 6- - The Charlotte CureSearch Walk was held at Freedom Park on Saturday, November 5. I was glad to lead The Jeff Gordon Children's Foundation team as we raised more than $2,300 (and the Walk nearly $80,000) in support of pediatric cancer research. Thanks to Rachelle from the JGCF, Gail, Matt, Gina, Marlene & her mom, Amy, Heather, and Nancy for being a part of the team.

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