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6 Feb 1999: A portrait of Jeff Gordon #24 taken as he poses before the pole qualifying heat during the Daytona 500 Speedweek at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona, Florida. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Squire /Allsport
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6 Feb 1999: A portrait of Jeff Gordon #24 taken as he poses before the pole qualifying heat during the Daytona 500 Speedweek at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona, Florida. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Squire /Allsport
For the 2021 Cup Series season, Jeff Gordon will have company in his Fox Sports commentary booth. When the 2020 season concluded, Clint Bowyer was one of several drivers to retire from racing. However, he will still remain in the NASCAR paddock, joining Gordon in the commentary booth.
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To promote the former drivers, Fox Sports ran a commercial featuring the duo. This advertisement fabricated a sort of rivalry between the duo, where they pretty much raced each other. All in all, it was just a fun little commercial featuring two top drivers of their time.
Jeff Gordon and Clint Bowyer. The (running) rivalry continues. pic.twitter.com/U3LzSOwlXN
— FOX: NASCAR (@NASCARONFOX) January 24, 2021
The two drivers have often dueled during their racing days, so the rivalry has resumed in the commentary booth. All in all, both of them had a lot of fun during the commercial. The scene started off with Jeff Gordon in an elevator, but he refused to let Bowyer on. As a result, the latter was forced to take the scenic route.
Been chasing @JeffGordonWeb my whole racing career. Doesn’t look like this next chapter is going to be any different. 😂 @NASCARONFOX
— Clint Bowyer (@ClintBowyer) January 24, 2021
What to expect from Jeff Gordon and Clint Bowyer?
This little rivalry aside, it is great to see the two drivers get along well, away from the track. One thing is for sure, the Fox Sports commentary booth will have double the banter.
Clint Bowyer is one of the most hilarious drivers in the NASCAR paddock, so his commentary will be absolutely enjoyable.
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DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA – AUGUST 30: Clint Bowyer, driver of the #14 Rush Truck Centers/Mobil 1 Ford, stands in the garage area during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bojangles’ Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
Whatever happens, the 2021 season promises to be hugely competitive. Although Bowyer is no longer racing, there are still a number of equally talented drivers. Additionally, as two former drivers, they can provide expert analysis on the goings-on on the track. Since Clint Bowyer recently retired, his knowledge of the sport will be a little more updated, compared to Jeff Gordon.
All said and done, all that everyone can do is sit and wait for the new season to kick off. Without a doubt, Clint Bowyer will be itching to head to the Fox Sports booth.
