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TOP 10 ROAD RACERS WHO LEFT THEIR MARK ON NASCAR

3. Robby Gordon

Wait, Robby Gordon -- road racer? Oh, yes. He may be better known for his off-road exploits, but the California native was a stone-cold ace in series like Trans-Am and the former incarnation of IMSA. He was a part of four consecutive class victories in the Rolex 24 at Daytona, and three in the 12 Hours of Sebring. On a road course, Gordon could wheel it, as evidenced by his Sprint Cup victories at Watkins Glen and Sonoma. But what sets Gordon apart from other luminaries is that not only did he race NASCAR full-time for eight seasons, he won on unrestricted ovals -- in the Nationwide Series at Richmond, and at the Sprint Cup level at New Hampshire. That's the true mark of NASCAR validation for a one-time road racer, and Gordon earned it.

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Permalink Reply by Tony Srubjan on January 25, 2014 at 7:44pm

Yes he did !!

Permalink Reply by Country Boy on January 25, 2014 at 7:52pm

the person who wrote that article will be out of work very soon

Permalink Reply by El Jardo on January 25, 2014 at 11:20pm

Amen!! The guy has skills. There will always be the "what ifs". What if this talented driver focused on one form of racing? Would he be a dominate champion.............the answer is yes. He chose to live a fantasy and win in several disciplines. Robby Gordon is the Bo Jackson of racing. Instead of saying "what if" I just like to enjoy the ride. Cheers!!

Permalink Reply by mj on January 26, 2014 at 4:09pm
No doubting Robby's skills on road courses . Jack Roush didn't put Robby in his mustangs cause he was a slouch lol .
Permalink Reply by Mike Kenyon on January 26, 2014 at 4:19pm

Cougar's (as memory serv's for the first years)

;-)

Permalink Reply by mj on January 27, 2014 at 12:57am
Lol looks like were both right .
Permalink Reply by mj on January 27, 2014 at 1:00am
Here's the mustang
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Permalink Reply by mj on January 27, 2014 at 1:01am
Here's the cougar
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Permalink Reply by GLL on January 26, 2014 at 8:01pm
Me thinks Robby should enter Na$car road course races in CA. Just to trip up the apple cart.

And Na$car should welcome him.

Alas.......
Permalink Reply by pdxracefan on January 26, 2014 at 9:05pm

Good one.

Permalink Reply by Bigzoom on January 26, 2014 at 11:22pm

I still believe Robby will wheel another road race in NASCAR....

Permalink Reply by WestCoast 2 VV on January 27, 2014 at 3:42am
I sure hope so Bigzoom...must watch TV right there. Get his sponsors on his Gordini and put them on his ride!

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