NASCAR Subway Fresh Fit 500: Jeff Gordon’s Win Makes Him a Championship Threat

On Sunday February, 28, Jeff Gordon halted a 66-race winless streak with a victory at Phoenix International Speedway during the Subway Fresh Fit 500. After his victory, Gordon showed that he hadn’t won in a while when no smoke came from his tires after trying to burnout—and he stalled the car. "It feels so amazing,” said Gordon. “I can't tell you how amazing this feels. It's been a long time, I know, and I'm going to savor this one so much." Gordon didn’t qualify well, starting the race in 20th place. After being pinched into the wall by Carl Edwards early in the race, Gordon weaved his way through a huge 13-car wreck on lap 67. Gordon led a race-high 138 laps and after a slow pit-stop late in the race, he pas...

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