Looks like 2015 will be Jeff's last full time season in a Cup car. Would love to see him back in a midget but highly doubt that will happen. He hasn't stayed involved in open wheel the way Stewart, Kahne, or Larson has.

Re: Jeff Gordon
 

Roger Penske extended an invitation to him that's still open to run the 500 I believe?

Re: Jeff Gordon
 

With the issues he's had with his back I can almost guarantee that he'll not race any open wheels ever again.

Agreed. Would love to see him in a midget at raceway park or a silver crown car. I know he's had back problems for a few years now but since they wouldn't be 4hour marathon races, I'll continue to hold on to hope. :)

Re: Jeff Gordon
 

It will be interesting to see, in the often cut throat world of driver contracts, who winds up in the 24 in 2016. Larson?

I think Gordon would make a fine addition making cameos in the Tudor USCC series in the long enduros. That will pick up fan interest, too. It all depends on his health/body/will.

Larson isn't going anywhere, probably chase Elliot

Re: Jeff Gordon
 

Abreu or Bell

Re: Jeff Gordon
 

I thought that invite was for Tony, not Jeff...

I'd say we have a winner there look for chase Elliott to make a few cup starts this year and full time with Hendrick in 2016. That is my best prediction, Larson has the 42 going better that it has in the past and Rico just signed with ganassi I don't see either one of them going anywhere for awhile.

Chase Elliott signed a driver development with Hendrick a few years ago. I'm not a fan of him, but the kid can drive. Got permission to run the cra super series at 13 because he was that good. And since day 1, he was there to replace Gordon when he retired

Re: Jeff Gordon
 

Gordon's main reason for stepping out of the car is his painful spine problems. Getting tossed around in a racecar doesn't help that issue.

That is about all I have in common with Gordon - a bad spine. I had three surgeries last year and now have rods and screws in my back. That is why I can't go to the races any more because I have a lack of mobility - after going to races about 20 - 30 times a year for 55 straight years. Sadly I am done. Very upsetting for me.

Like Gordon did, I am contemplating retirement too.:13::7:

Re: Jeff Gordon
 

Sorry about your back, Seadog. Seems to me Jeff would retire now if his back is as bad as people on here have stated.

Re: Jeff Gordon
 

Sorry, it wasn't Penske that offered him a seat it was AJ Foyt that said he'd field a car for Gordon (and Tony) if they chose to run it.

Re: Jeff Gordon
 

I can't say the real reason he's retiring. I know its been a couple years since the back was a Major issue and it still could be or worse.

I think its getting screwed out of the third championship he would have won without the chase format. that would have tied........................PETTY

Maybe by 2016 he will have a little extra time TO THINK about pushing some l$ve at his roots. With an estimated net worth of $200 million I would think his money clip could field a couple of teams. Or in the year 2525 if man is still alive, if woman can survive. Just an observation. ...

Re: Jeff Gordon
 

After beatin on B Ks head he cant grip the wheel any more:31:

Chip signed Larson to a 10 year contract and rico will get another long term contract. Smart business marketing department. Go Larson and rico .