Not So Fast Young Guns - The Veterans Are Not Done Yet

As NASCAR Nation was still rejoicing over the 53rd Daytona 500, a race won by 20-year old Trevor Bayne, the youngest driver ever to win the Daytona 500, a 39-year old named Jeff Gordon was making a return trip to victory lane after a near two-year absence.
Many felt Gordon's winless streak, which had reached a career high 66-races, would continue for some time due to the likes of young drivers like Bayne - and others.

With drivers like Joey Logano, Regan Smith, Brad Kesolowski, and the reigning Daytona 500 champ Bayne, it sure seemed this would be the case. In borrowing a line from the great Lee Corso, "not so fast my friends". I imagine this might have been the battle cry for every Sprint Cup Series veteran heading to Phoenix. At least it was for Gordon.

Jeff Gordon won the race at Phoenix, and he did it in a style fit for a Four-time Sprint cup champion. He dominated the race. From the drop of the green flag, he was a factor. Gordon started 20th and charged to t...

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