Gordon Vs. Johnson Rivalry: Fuel Has Been Added, Someone Light the Match

Last week, Jeff Gordon admitted he is getting frustrated with teammate Jimmie Johnson. Both drivers rubbed fenders for the lead, with Gordon not yielding to the defending champion. After, the two agreed they have a "healthy respect" for one another. That is how the teammates described it before the green flag waved at Talladega. However, after the checkered flag fell, Gordon was singing a different tune. It was lap 183 and Gordon was running just inside the top 10. Johnson was just ahead and Gordon made his move. Suddenly, Johnson goes low and pushes Gordon below the yellow line. The move forced Gordon to let off the gas so he can avoid a penalty and killed his momentum. Two corners later, Jeff Burton makes contact with Mike Bliss, and Gord...

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