HAMPTON, Ga. (August 31, 2010) - Just like her father, a second generation
Gordon will make her NASCAR Cup Series debut at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
In November of 1992, Jeff Gordon drove a brightly painted No. 24 DuPont
Chevrolet in the season finale in Atlanta in his first start in NASCAR's premier division.
Nearly 18 years later at the same track but on a different track configuration, Gordon's
three-year old daughter Ella will make her debut as paint scheme "designer" for the No.
24 DuPont Chevrolet.
Ella, with the assistance of some finishing touches by NASCAR's first officially
licensed artist Sam Bass, created the design for "My Papa's Car" which Gordon will
drive in Sunday night's Emory Healthcare 500. The design features the new logo of the
newly renamed Jeff Gordon Children's Foundation.
"I can't wait to run Ella and Sam's design, and I can't think of a better way to
showcase the new Foundation logo and name than on that car," said Gordon. "DuPont
has graciously allowed us to run this scheme during one of their races, and I really
appreciate their continued support of the Jeff Gordon Children's Foundation in its efforts
to raise awareness and funds for childhood cancer research."
In 36 starts at the Georgia track, Gordon has four victories, two poles, 14 top-
fives and 23 top-10's. While the track configuration has changed since his first race
here, the current 1.54-mile layout is one Gordon enjoys racing on.
"I think the racing is great here - for the drivers and the fans," said Gordon. "It's a
fast track with multiple grooves in the corners, so that gives the drivers options whether
they are trying to get past another car or trying different lines to find one that works for
your setup."
Gordon, the second driver to earn a berth in the "Chase for the NASCAR Sprint
Cup," has two more chances to accrue the 10 additional bonus points awarded for each
victory before the standings are reset following race No. 26 at Richmond.
"We've had a heck of a season and I'm really glad to be in the 'Chase' again,"
said Gordon. "We haven't won yet, but I really believe we have a good chance to win
the championship.
"Right now, this DuPont team's focus is on getting wins and bonus points, and
I'm really looking forward to this weekend's race. I think we have a great shot to win
Sunday night.
"We want to head into the final 10 races with momentum, and a win sure would
help us do that."
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