Jeff Gordon Reveals the Biggest Thing He’d ‘Miss’ Following His New Role at Hendrick Motorsports

At the NASCAR Awards ceremony in Nashville, several drivers gave interviews in the buildup to the event. One of them was former NASCAR Cup champion, Jeff Gordon. In 2022, the legendary driver will take on a new role at Hendrick Motorsports. To do this, he will be leaving his role as a commentator for Fox Sports.

Speaking about the career change, he said, “Life is good, I’m enjoying getting myself into this new role. I’m going to miss TV next year, I really enjoyed, especially this year. Working with Clint Bowyer was a lot of fun, but I love being part of the competition. Part of a team that built my career.”

What role is Jeff Gordon assuming at Hendrick Motorsports?

Earlier this year, reports emerged that Gordon would take on the role of vice-chairman of Hendrick Motorsports. In other words, he will pretty much be the organization’s second-in-command after owner Rick Hendrick. Owing to his new responsibilities, the former Cup champion will be a constant presence at the outfit.

However, he will be focusing on building up the team’s competition and marketing groups. As per reports, the California native will work in tandem with president Marshall Carlson and general manager Jeff Andrews. In addition to that, he will also be given numerous other responsibilities.

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