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I thought long and hard about my future this past year and during the offseason, and I've decided 2015 will be the last time I compete for a championship.

Jeff Gordon

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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
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