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The surreal fashion that Sunday’s race at Martinsville Speedway was unfolding for Hendrick Motorsports got to Jeff Gordon. There were many emotions layered onto the NASCAR Cup series race as Hendri…
The surreal fashion of Sunday’s race at Martinsville Speedway unfolded for Hendrick Motorsports, leaving Jeff Gordon emotional. Emotions were high as Hendrick Motorsports marked its 40th anniversary with a 1-2-3 sweep by William Byron, Kyle Larson, and Chase Elliott. Gordon felt reminiscent and choked up, reflecting on the significance of the moment. The Hendrick Motorsports weekend was already special before the race, with a takeover of the facility and honoring the organization’s history. Celebrating in front of 1,500 employees in ruby red shirts, Byron’s victory capped off a memorable day for the company. Gordon, a four-time champion for Hendrick, was touched by the emotional resonance of the event and the company’s engagement in celebrating its history while making new history.
