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Gordon Set for 800th Start
- Updated: August 4, 2016
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Jeff Gordon is filling in again for Dale Earnhardt Jr. this weekend at Watkins Glen International and in the process, will reach a career milestone.
When Gordon takes the green flag in Sunday’s Cheez-It 355 at the historic New York State road course, it will mark the 800th Sprint Cup start for the four-time series champion. He’s made all 799 of his starts driving for car owner Rick Hendrick. No. 800 will continue that streak as he takes the wheel of the team’s No. 88 Chevrolet.
Gordon took over for Earnhardt at Indianapolis and again drove the car last weekend at Pocono. As Earnhardt continues to recover from a concussion, Gordon remains committed to the team and organization.
“There’s a balance in trying to make this transition,” he said. “You want Dale to …
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