Jeff Gordon: NASCAR DriverThis biography of Jeff Gordon reveals how he became a racing superstar in the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR), from his early years racing midget cars to his Winston Cup championship. Included are exciting details of Gordon s races, the high and low points of his career, and how he came to represent a new generation of NASCAR racers that took stock car racing to a whole new generation of fans. |
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Back on Top | 4 |
Getting Noticed | 13 |
A Championship Season | 23 |
Triumph over Adversity | 32 |
Awards | 42 |
Glossary | 43 |
For More Information | 44 |
For Further Reading | 45 |
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