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.
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. ...
Originally Posted by Stevensville Mike:
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.
Chip signed Larson to a 10 year contract and rico will get another long term contract. Smart business marketing department. Go Larson and rico .
