Jeff Gordon Fans Take Note! Extremely Limited Piece of History Up for Sale by Hendrick Motorsports

Jeff Gordon and Hendrick Motorsports was a match made in heaven. The young strapping driver came into the Cup Series when there was no beating Dale Earnhardt. The young, cocky driver drove up the ranks quickly, and within four years, he had conquered the Cup Series (then called the Winston Cup Series). The rest, as they say, is history. 

Gordon was first spotted by Rick Hendrick in 1992 and he debuted in the Cup Series in the season finale—the Hooters 500 at Atlanta. After managing 14th place in his first full season, he came in 8th in his second in 1994. But both these seasons had been fully dominated by The Intimidator, Dale Earnhardt.

Earnhardt’s 1994 title was his 7th; it tied him at the top with Richard Petty. He was in such a form that most people expected him to surpass Petty the next season. But Gordon had different plans. 

The iconic paint scheme of Jeff Gordon’s #24

Fans would remember the iconic #24 car that a young, strapping Gordon used for his victories. They would also not forget the bold paint scheme, with the giant A on the front of the car—it was his sponsor, Axalta Racing.

HOMESTEAD, FL – NOVEMBER 20: Jeff Gordon, driver of the #24 AXALTA Chevrolet, stands in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2015 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/NASCAR via Getty Images)That iconic car and livery have been recreated by Gordon and Axalta. In an Instagram story posted by the driver, he wrote “New Release: #24 @AxaltaRacing Next Gen Fantasy 1:24 Scale Die Cast – Exclusively Available From The @TeamHendrick Store.” 

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The “extremely limited” edition miniature collectible is also autographed by the legend. With the rich heritage and legacy surrounding that model, it is bound to sell out very quickly.

When Jeff Gordon took the #24 out for its final ride 

Jeff Gordon’s iconic paint scheme left a strong imprint on fans’ memories. Unfortunately, as the driver hung his helmet and racing boots, so did the paint scheme.

As Gordon was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame, he decided to take that piece of heritage out for a final spin. Racing at the Bristol Motor Speedway, the rainbow paint scheme came out in the sun for the last time.

Gordon said to Axalta Racing, “It’s such an iconic paint scheme, it’s what I got introduced to NASCAR with. Fans, especially young fans, were attracted to this car because it was so bright it always stood out. …  I thought driving the rainbow paint scheme was in my rearview mirror, but the fans overwhelmingly fought for it and wanted to see it one more time.

“You forget how this car made an impact back in the day,” he added after the race. “When we ran this car in the early-to-mid-90s, it stood out. It turned a lot of people into fans that are still lifelong fans. And those people are the ones that are so grateful to have this car back on the track, but I am too. I’m really proud to get behind the wheel.”

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It will stay in fans’ hearts forever as one of the most iconic liveries that sped past them at the tracks.