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My career in racing started at a very young age in California.

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Jeff Gordon
Age: 53
Born: 1971
Born: August 4
Nascar Team Owner
Race Car Driver
Racing Automobile Driver
Sports Commentator
Vallejo
California
Jeffrey Michael Gordon
Racing
California
Career
Careers
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I saw the wreck on TV in the hauler when I was getting dressed to leave. I thought, 'Oh, he'll be fine.' It didn't look like that type of an accident. I remember walking to the bus lot, seeing Teresa walk by. She definitely had a look on her face that I had not seen on her face before.
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In California, especially Northern California, the fans really cheer for me.
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I want to force the other drivers to find a way past me.
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Funds raised create hope for kids with cancer. Research is our top priority for discovering a cure.
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As I get older, my appreciation for wine has just increased. I fell in love with wine through my travels, but knowing what the wine country is all about definitely makes it my own.
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I'm not a fighter, trust me. But I am someone who can get angry. I have a temper at times. Sometimes it gets the best of you no matter how you manage it.
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I think fear is what keeps us from going over the edge. I mean, as a race car driver, I don't think what makes a good race car driver is a fearless person. I think it's somebody that is comfortable being behind the wheel of something that's somewhat out of control.
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I don't feel I'm a step above anyone on this team. I'm just another link in the chain.
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I want to race as long as I'm having fun, it's competitive and healthy, and who knows when that, you know, date comes when that's not happening anymore.
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Yeah, I've made some mistakes. Every guy makes mistakes.
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