Jeff Gordon, who ranks third on the all-time wins list with 87 victories, is moving closer to the end of his career at age 41, but just when will that be in a series where Mark Martin is still driving at age 54?
“There was a time when I didn’t think I was going to be racing at 40, so I hate to even say ‘never say never,’ but I’m pretty sure that’s not something that is in the cards for me,” Gordon said of racing as long as Martin has. “I don’t work as hard on the physical side as Mark does, so from a physical standpoint I don’t think I’d be prepared for it.
Also, I’m as excited about the future that I have when that day comes when I’m not driving the car in motorsports, maybe even some other opportunities and my kids and my family and that life. I feel like I have a whole other step of life and career ahead of me that if I selfishly race until I’m 50 or 52, I think it’s going to take away some of those opportunities that are there that I’m excited about.” (Sports Illustrated)
