American native Jeff Gordon is considered one of the best professional drivers in stock car history. In 1998, he was named to NASCAR’s 50 Greatest Drivers list. He recorded a record 93 career wins, the most in the sport’s modern era.
During his career as a full-time race car driver, Jeff Gordon was the driver of the #24 Chevrolet for Hendrick Motorsports, a role he played successfully for 23 full-time seasons. For the 2016 season, he served as a backup driver for Dale Earnhardt Jr in approximately 8 races. He hasn’t competed in a NASCAR race since 2016, however, he has yet to officially announce his retirement.
In April 2015, Jeff Gordon ventured into broadcasting as a racing analyst for FOX Sports. He is also interested in the business side of the game as co-owner of no. 48 Chevrolets among others.
Jeff Gordon Biography, Age
Jeffery Michael “Jeff” Gordon was born on August 4, 1971 in Vallejo, California to Carol Ann Bickford (née Houston) and William Grinnell Gordon. Her parents’ marriage fell apart when she was 6 months old. He was raised in Pittsboro, Indiana by his mother and stepfather John Bickford. Jeff graduated from Tri-West Hendricks High School in Lizton, Indiana in 1989.
As a race car driver, Jeff Gordon dominated the sport between the 90s and the 2000s. However, his charisma on and off the track derives not only from his natural talent, but also from decades of hard work.
At age 4 this Gordon got a BMX bike from his dad and he started racing and at age 5 he started racing Quarter Midget cars. By the age of 6, young Jeff Gordon had already been crowned champion in 35 main events and had set several records. At the age of 11, Gordon competed against boys twice his age in 25 go-kart races and he won every success.
In 1987, 16-year-old Jeff Gordon became the youngest driver ever to receive a USAC (United States Auto Club) license. He was named USAC Midget Car Racing Rookie of the Year in 1989. His midget car racing career spanned from 1989 to 1992.
Jeff Gordon made his debut as a full-time Busch driver in 1991. In 1992 he signed with Rick Hendrick, marking the start of an illustrious stint with the Hendrick Motorsports family. In 1993 Gordon began competing in the Cup Series and was again named Rookie of the Year.
In 1994, Jeff Gordon won the inaugural Brickyard 400. The following year, he won his first NASCAR Winston Cup championship. In 1997, Gordon, then 26, became the youngest driver to win the Daytona 500 championship. Jeff Gordon was a four-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion (1995, 1997, 1998 and 2001) and three-time winner of the Daytona 500 series (1997, 1999 and 2005).
The sports great is currently in his 40s and, having taken a step back from full-time driving, there are limitless career possibilities open to him. Jeff Gordon was not raised in any form of religion, but is currently known to be a born-again Christian. According to him, he began to get to know God in the early 90s after accompanying some of his colleagues to church.
Is Jeff Gordon gay or does he have a wife?
Of course, by all indications, Jeff Gordon is definitely not gay. He has never made any comments that would suggest that, and by his choice of relationship partners, we can safely conclude that he is straight. Jeff Gordon is currently married to a woman. Prior to his current marriage, he was married to another woman.
Jeff Gordon is married to Belgian model andactress Ingrid Vandebosch. The stunning woman started as a model in 1986 in her home country of Belgium. She eventually moved to Paris in order to improve her career. This move paid off as she appeared in international fashion magazines such as ELLE, Vogue, and Charme. She eventually moved to New York where she continued her career and also explored her acting skills.
His film credits include Go Greek (2001) and Taxi (2004). She also appeared on the syndicated television show The Insider (2004).
The duo first met in 2002 at a dinner party hosted by a mutual friend. However, they did not start a relationship until 2004. They got engaged in 2006 and on November 6 of the same year, the couple exchanged marital vows in a private ceremony in Mexico City.
They have 2 children together, a son and a daughter. On June 20, 2007, the couple welcomed their daughter Ella Sofia Gordon. On August 9, 2010, they welcomed their son, Leo Benjamin Gordon.
Prior to his current marriage, Jeff Gordon was married to Jennifer Brooke Sealey. The pair met during qualifying for the 1993 Daytona 500 event, where Sealey worked as a model. They married in 1994, but their marriage fell apart in the early 2000s. Their divorce was finalized on June 13, 2003.
Height and width
Height: 5′ 8″ or 173
Weight: 68 kg or 150 lbs
Hair color: brown
Eye color: blue