Jeff Gordon sweeps both IROC races in Washington D.C.
Eight IROC cars took part in a pair of races Saturday on the streets of Washington D.C. with the US Capitol providing the backdrop. As a support race for the IndyCar Series this weekend, the classic race cars from the early 2000s and the legends piloting them did not disappoint. Four-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jeff Gordon won both races, and the 55-year-old NASCAR Hall of Famer put on ...…
On Saturday, two IROC races took place in Washington D.C., with the US Capitol as the backdrop. Four-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jeff Gordon secured victory in both events, showcasing his skill alongside seven other legendary drivers. In the first race, Bill Elliott led early but was soon overtaken by Helio Castroneves. Gordon battled Castroneves for several laps before ultimately taking the lead.
However, Kurt Busch passed Castroneves in the final laps, but could not close the gap. In the second race, the field was inverted, with Tony Kanaan leading early. Gordon quickly took the lead, passing both Castroneves and Kanaan, leaving the field in the dust. Gordon's second win was met with enthusiasm from fans celebrating 250 years of the United States.
Gordon expressed his gratitude to Hendrickcars.com for loaning him the car and thanked Ray Evernham and Rob Kauffman for their efforts in organizing the series.
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