also a super nice guy. i met him at a sponsorship event at a race when i was a kid (one of my moms friends was a high up for one of his sponsors) two weeks after the race i get a random box and it was a bunch of memorabilia from him- signed used race helmet, a few of those diecast cars sighned just stuff like that which was super cool for him to do
Arguably THE BEST!! Always hated him as a kid growing up in the 90s because he was a Chevy driver and because he was so goddamn good lol. But he became the elder statesman of the sport of NASCAR as the years went by and I don't think there was anyone who didn't respect his greatness and everything he accomplished. Gordon was a once in a lifetime type of talent.
The first person I ever idolized as a little kid was Jeff Gordon. I haven't watched or been involved with Nascar in a little over a decade, but this pretty much made my cry. What a genuine, true, real, humble human being that man is. Beyond sad I won't ever see my childhood hero race again. So beyond happy for his accomplishments.
He was mine too. Like you, I haven’t kept up with NASCAR for a long time…that Martinsville race that just happened with Ross Chastain rekindled a lot of old love for the sport for me. Now I’m watching Dale Jr. download all day along with tons of other clips from old drivers I used to love, Jeff being number 1. When I was a kid, my dad and I didn’t watch football on Sundays. We watched the race. We watched NASCAR and my dad was a big tennis player, so we watched tennis a lot too. My two heroes were Jeff and Federer. Two GOATS of their respective sports who dominated throughout my childhood, (Jeff already being established before I was a kid in the early 2000s). I remember having all the little NASCAR cars and racing them on the carpet. Jeff always ended up winning. That DuPont Chevy with the ocean blue and lava flames was always the coolest looking car on the track, and Jeff could back it up with top class driving.
@@Crazyfool12 Srry couldn't tell tone to know sarcasm. I just know that Jeff Gordon was being a lil bit of a groupie when Tom was on stage. Tom maybe spent 16 hours of filming in a camera stock car
Neil Forehand, dude you took the words right outta my mouth! I do like Gordo, and he does GREAT in the booth as well. He's a great addition to the races even now.... That being said, feb 18th 2001 was the day I never imagined possible! The following Monday, I cried my eyes out, inconsolably! Years of being an Earnhardt fan came out! Gordon is a cool dude, but for me, it's not the same!
Rocket Man oh damn, I’m sorry didn’t know this was daddy of the year award!! Seems your love interest Gordon wasn’t such a great man you make him out to be. Seems he left a marriage as well, guess he didn’t have the seed in him for her to have a child. Jr’s mom was well compensated once Sr hit the big money. Nice try Rocket man, keep your eyes on your own marriage, your wife is looking good in another mans eye!!
Rocket Man yea, I bet it was really hard to find him. Like I told your ignorant ass the first time, once Dale became successful he took care of everyone. Dale didn’t come into this life with a silver spoon stuck up his ass like The Pu••y Gordon. Dale would get in there and work on his cars while “don’t get my fingernails dirty” Gordon would sit in the corner playing on his PlayStation.
Jeff was my driver from the time he started in the Cup series. I was lucky enough to be at Martinsville in '15 for his last win - what a great night! Still have not found another driver to pull for. Jeff will always be my driver.
At one time I considered Jeff a spoiled lil brat but off the track his professionalism, integrity and respect for all those before him and those he's created some of the greatest memories in all of motorsports with never ceases to amaze me! When a movie legend in Tom Cruise inducts a motorsports legend into his respective hall of fame it is always worth listening to the speeches, every single second of them!
he kinda already did with days of thunder... I know he played as tim richmond, but when i watch that movie his part reminds me of jeff. wrecked a bunch early but once he figured it out he was pretty much unbeatable and came from "sprints mainly".. just like the movie.
Oh I'm completely aware, just saying Tom Cruises part in that movie was similar to how Gordon, who didn't fit the mold of a racer, and came out of california like Tim Richmond which happens to be where Gordon grew up and drove sprints then went to stock cars while tearing up a lot of equipment before really taking off.. Tim's and Gordons starts were so similar.. movie works for both.
I followed Jeff for 14 years and cried when I found out he was going to retire! Jeff always made it fun to be a fan!!!!! I will never forget the rush I experienced just watching Jeff and cheering him on to Victory Lane!!!!!!!!!! My most favorite memory will be of Martinsville for the last time and Jeff's last win!!!! I am sorry that Dale Jr has had to sit out the rest of this season but I am very glad to see Jeff fill in for Jr. You go Jeff because there will NEVER EVER be a legend in their own time like you!!!!! Being a woman you helped me to want to watch the races year after year!!!!!!! You truly are the best Jeff!!!!!! There will never be any driver to ever equal the level you are because you broke the mold when you achieved it!!!!!!!!!
Best race Ive ever seen in person & I've seen a whole lot especially at Martinsville, I live 5 mins away. Also when Kenseth went after Logano and wrecked him, the place went crazy & when Jeff won it was amazing and Ive never been a Gordon fan cause my father was die hard Earnhardt Sr. but Jeff stuck to Chevrolet and Hendrick.
I got emotional when I watched this on tv, getting emotional watching it now. Jeff is one hell of a great man and driver, it's been so fun to watch him all these years. Next season is going to be so weird without him in the 24.
@@matthewmiller2219 well if Jeff isn’t a stand up guy because he cheated on his wife why would he mention a guy who wasn’t a stand up guy? ray everham who cheated on his wife also
Jeff Gordon is a class act. He's not alone in that, within NASCAR. I miss seeing him on the track. But I also like seeing him on the air calling races for his former teammates. It's only two left turns from my house to Hendrick's complex, and if I keep going I get to the home track. I love this team, the owner, and the drivers.
Such an emotianal speech of a great driver, a legend. It had me in tears and I'm going to miss him on the racetrack. Such a nice man, so kind, the NASCAR community will definitely miss a driver like him. 24Ever ❤️ Jeff Gordon
I saw Jeff Gordon when he first came to NC, racing at the greatest small track, Hickory Motor Speedway. We all knew he was going to be a star. Love him or hate him, he did the sport proud.
Jeff Gordon was one of the most underrated drivers in NASCAR history. Jeff Gordon did a lot to the sport and we appreciate you Jeff and family. God bless you Jeff Gordon August 25th 20-21 thank you Father in heaven for Jeff Gordon amen
I was and still am a Dale Sr fan and after he died I never chose a favorite. With that said, I remember Jeff Gordon tossing a sprint car over the fence and down the hill at my local dirt track during speedweek, when he was 14 years old, then getting right into his backup car and getting right back after it! I came up helping my uncle with his dirt late model but fell in love with drag racing and I do that on a local level to this day. However, I knew Jeff was someone special that night and he proved me right!
Well, Bristol is rained out today so I came to RUclips to watch some race videos and found this. Shed quite a few tears watching this. Jeff is an amazing guy.
He won 40 races in four years 52 in his first 6 full seasons . 3 Daytona 500s. 4 championships. 81 poles. Earned 153 million dollars. Almost 25,000 laps led. 325 top 5 finishes. I watched every race I could from 94 on to the end. The best part of watching him win was watching him beat Earnhardt over and over and over. Of course Earnhardt befriended him because “if you can’t beat em, join em”
I don't know how many actors and artists you know, or how many drivers you know. Humility is a character trait irrelevant to your profession. You either have it or you don't. But that would be hard to see when you decide what people are like before ever you meet them
I'm not even a Jeff Gordon fan but this hit right in the feels, ahead of the 500 and that 24 car isn't rainbow painted with Jeff Gordon in it will be weird. a great driver and a great career
Fair enough. However, I think William Byron has done an exceptional job at carrying over the 24 Torch. Love when he does a throwback to the Dupont scheme with the modern axalta twist. I'm a fan of the new Liberty University wrap for the 24 as well.
Even if you don't watch NASCAR you have to respect how good of a man he is and what he has done for this sport. He is truly one of the greatest and it will be very hard to not see him anymore racing. Thanks Jeff for all the memories all the way back to when I was just a little one.
Not only is he in the top five greatest nascar drivers, but he is my favorite because he is a class act and great person. I can't think of another driver who has a bigger heart. 24ever. We all love you, Jeff.
Oh men, that was amazing and exciting... I cried watching this. I got to say, it was tough for me to know he was retiring and i didn't go to see him all these years, that i why i travelled all the way from Mexico to Phoenix to watch him at Jeff Gordon Raceway, it was the best experience i have had in my entire life. Even though the rain fall and the race was suspended, i enjoyed every moment of that race. Best Driver Ever, thanks for everything you gave us Jeff. #24ever
0:27 "Are you kidding... are you kidding??!? Tom Cruise?? *cries* heehehehehehe" That speech was tough to watch as a Gordon fan, but it was definitely a great one. Thanks again for all the memories, Jeff!
+controlpadblues "hit the pace car!!!" oh man,days of thunder was my favorite 1990's film of all time lol. thanks to jeff gordon for all the racing memories and we're looking forward to see you in the broadcasting booth in 2016 like a boss!!
+Noah Carmichael He very well could be saying that... I'm no lip-reading expert, but it does look like there's a "you" in there. It could be "oh shit" though! haha
Is not easy to make a speech like that , jeff is sensible as an Great person , Good Bless you jeff , NASCAR will not be the same without you , same has was with Dale Earnhardth Sr
Caliou The fireman Almost everyone hated him except for true Gordon fans However he made nascar fans love him did you hear the crowd at Martinsville?! Same thing with Jimmie everyone hated him when he won those championships At Daytona when he led the crowd was cheering him on
Gordon was never my all time favorite, he was my dads driver, but he's definitely my 2nd. Always a class act, on and off the track. Long live the Rainbow Warrior!
So much respect for Jeff. A very humble guy. Hope you enjoy your retirement. Well done my fiend. Keep safe & healthy to enjoy what you accomplished. We will miss you. ❤️❤️
I just watched this again in tears what a class act Jeff Gordon is i still miss him i watch Nascar still but its not the same i know hes there now but i miss him being in a racecar on the track when he first retired ot hit me so hard still does anyways love you Jeff youll always be my favorite in Nascar forever ❤❤❤
I am an avid Gordon fan and I loved to watch him win. That Martinsville win was amazing. I'm glad it was on a Saturday night because I have to go to bed at 9:00 P.M. It was a great moment to see him get his 93rd win in front of my own eyes. And once he won I wanted him to go beat out Kyle Busch, Martin Truex Jr, and Kevin Harvick at Homestead-Miami Speedway. I never got to see him win a championship because I was born in 2002 and the last time he won a championship in 2001, but it was a great experience seeing him race.
by far my favorite driver of all time i know it had to happen eventually but it sucks to see that 24 going around the track without jeff behind the wheel. ill always remember every race and every moment i loved watching him race and im a huge fan and always will be.
What is there Not to love? Raced fast raced clean and won with gratitude. Super talent up there with all the greats. Amazing to see the bond between Jeff and Tom. Hope you get to experience that...
As sad as it was to see Jeff retire, I always enjoyed watching this. What a great speech from a great man! I'm so glad he's commentating. He's doing a great job IMO.
Your the best Jeff! I miss you and appreciate everything you did for the sport and he world. You have had amazing career. Thank you we will miss you buddy
I'm not crying. YOU'RE crying! Class act and as competitive as they come. Glad he could walk way still at the top of his game and healthy. You did well Kid.
Crazy it flew by! Im really not a NASCAR person. But i remember. He got alot of bs thrown at him! He seems like pretty cool guy! And the emotion seemed real! Hope him and his family enjoy the rest of their life!
I never got to see you race in person but I have followed you throughout your career since I was 7 years old! I'm gonna miss seeing you on the track! I love you Jeff you have had such an amazing career! 24Ever!
Jimmie hasn't retired though. Plus he has open dates that he can fill with some Nascar races if he wishes to do so since his Indy team also has two cars in the Nascar series. Teams are allowed to have four cars.
I was at the Texas chase race in 2015 ill never forget watching Jeff live even tho ill never get to again im happy I got to at least once we love you Jeff!!!!!
I remember the very first NASCAR race I watched. Jeff Gordon, had won that race and I fell in love wit him (not literally) but my dad was a huge ass fan over him and to hear on that day that he was retiring, man, I was so sad. My sisters had met him. But through my grandfather. My grandpa was a state trooper in VA and Jeff's car had broken down and he was late to a pre-race meeting and he drove him there. Meeting him, I was dead the whole time. I almost cried. I miss him. Much love, Jeff.
we sure will miss you jeff see you when i see you on tv and farewell to you and have a great life and family! btw i almost cry while watching this like if you almost cryed.
I really didn't like Jeff that much growing up but this made me cry! I started watching NASCAR when I was 6 in 2010 and I knew him a lot because he was mom's favorite. God Bless you Jeff! ❤ from the USA!
I idolized Gordon. His 2007 gen 4 car was the first NASCAR discast car I got. He got me into the sport, he was the first driver I watched. Thank you for the memories! #24ever.
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Hate him or love him, Jeff Gordon is one of the best. And his retirement speech is probably one of the most emotional I’ve ever seen.
I’d like this comment but it’s on 24 likes, so I think it’s perfect 👍
also a super nice guy. i met him at a sponsorship event at a race when i was a kid (one of my moms friends was a high up for one of his sponsors) two weeks after the race i get a random box and it was a bunch of memorabilia from him- signed used race helmet, a few of those diecast cars sighned just stuff like that which was super cool for him to do
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Arguably THE BEST!! Always hated him as a kid growing up in the 90s because he was a Chevy driver and because he was so goddamn good lol. But he became the elder statesman of the sport of NASCAR as the years went by and I don't think there was anyone who didn't respect his greatness and everything he accomplished. Gordon was a once in a lifetime type of talent.
I love Jeff's reaction to Tom Cruise's introduction
Awwwww Jeff teared up when Tom first came out. After accidentally saying shit and apologizing to his baby 😂. Then started crying!
A true racing legend. Cole Trickle forever!
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@@MariaFatimaMelo-gh6cm exactly
The first person I ever idolized as a little kid was Jeff Gordon. I haven't watched or been involved with Nascar in a little over a decade, but this pretty much made my cry. What a genuine, true, real, humble human being that man is. Beyond sad I won't ever see my childhood hero race again. So beyond happy for his accomplishments.
He was mine too. Like you, I haven’t kept up with NASCAR for a long time…that Martinsville race that just happened with Ross Chastain rekindled a lot of old love for the sport for me. Now I’m watching Dale Jr. download all day along with tons of other clips from old drivers I used to love, Jeff being number 1. When I was a kid, my dad and I didn’t watch football on Sundays. We watched the race. We watched NASCAR and my dad was a big tennis player, so we watched tennis a lot too. My two heroes were Jeff and Federer. Two GOATS of their respective sports who dominated throughout my childhood, (Jeff already being established before I was a kid in the early 2000s). I remember having all the little NASCAR cars and racing them on the carpet. Jeff always ended up winning. That DuPont Chevy with the ocean blue and lava flames was always the coolest looking car on the track, and Jeff could back it up with top class driving.
Much respect to JG - whether you rooted for him or not, he is one of the all-time greats and was a class act through it all.
Just to be honored by Cole Trickle is enough
Yeah he's hands down the best driver
Idk to be honored by a fictional racer? Itd be more interesting to be honored by #3 (DE) than a fictional character.
@@Crazyfool12 Cole Trickle? No, the best racer hands down was Dale Earnhardt.
@@VincentLetiziaDrtyItaliano yeah I was being sarcastic man. Lol! I have no idea who this Trickle guy is. The Intimidator is my favorite too.
@@Crazyfool12 Srry couldn't tell tone to know sarcasm. I just know that Jeff Gordon was being a lil bit of a groupie when Tom was on stage. Tom maybe spent 16 hours of filming in a camera stock car
4 years later and this still plays with my emotions😂 still miss you jeff.
Big E looking down on the banquet and saying" that damn boy crying again"! Lol
A true racing legend. Jeff Gordon #24 forever!!
Gordon has the biggest heart out of all the racers
Really? How do you know that? Ignorant, and very fan-boyish comment
VA HOSS oh go fuck yourself! Douche bag
Ethan Hamm yes sir
Wouldn’t even sign an autograph for us. Said we didn’t pay. Fuck him
aside from j.j.
Grew up a Jeff Gordon fan. You really dont know what time does to you when you see the your Hero retire.
I couldn't agree with you more. I just can not watch a race now without #24 driven by Jeff Gordon. I should have prepared myself for that lol.
Imagine what a true #3 fan felt on the February afternoon. I would have loved to been able to see Dale and his retirement speech.
Neil Forehand, dude you took the words right outta my mouth! I do like Gordo, and he does GREAT in the booth as well. He's a great addition to the races even now....
That being said, feb 18th 2001 was the day I never imagined possible! The following Monday, I cried my eyes out, inconsolably! Years of being an Earnhardt fan came out! Gordon is a cool dude, but for me, it's not the same!
Rocket Man oh damn, I’m sorry didn’t know this was daddy of the year award!! Seems your love interest Gordon wasn’t such a great man you make him out to be. Seems he left a marriage as well, guess he didn’t have the seed in him for her to have a child. Jr’s mom was well compensated once Sr hit the big money. Nice try Rocket man, keep your eyes on your own marriage, your wife is looking good in another mans eye!!
Rocket Man yea, I bet it was really hard to find him. Like I told your ignorant ass the first time, once Dale became successful he took care of everyone. Dale didn’t come into this life with a silver spoon stuck up his ass like The Pu••y Gordon. Dale would get in there and work on his cars while “don’t get my fingernails dirty” Gordon would sit in the corner playing on his PlayStation.
Jeff was my driver from the time he started in the Cup series. I was lucky enough to be at Martinsville in '15 for his last win - what a great night! Still have not found another driver to pull for. Jeff will always be my driver.
At one time I considered Jeff a spoiled lil brat but off the track his professionalism, integrity and respect for all those before him and those he's created some of the greatest memories in all of motorsports with never ceases to amaze me! When a movie legend in Tom Cruise inducts a motorsports legend into his respective hall of fame it is always worth listening to the speeches, every single second of them!
tom cruise needs to play as jeff in a movie. pretty similar size and looks
he kinda already did with days of thunder... I know he played as tim richmond, but when i watch that movie his part reminds me of jeff. wrecked a bunch early but once he figured it out he was pretty much unbeatable and came from "sprints mainly".. just like the movie.
Cody Hackl I was thinking the same
David Cox Ben Shapiro and Jeff Gordon are identical though lol.
Cody Hackl but days of thunder was made in 1990, 3 years before Gordon got onto the circuit
Oh I'm completely aware, just saying Tom Cruises part in that movie was similar to how Gordon, who didn't fit the mold of a racer, and came out of california like Tim Richmond which happens to be where Gordon grew up and drove sprints then went to stock cars while tearing up a lot of equipment before really taking off.. Tim's and Gordons starts were so similar.. movie works for both.
I must have missed the part where Kyle Busch matured
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@Ernest George AND I LOVE IT
@Ernest George at least it's entertaining.
I bet it was tough for him to say that. Because I'm sure he doesn't believe it
BAHAHAHAHA!!!!!
I followed Jeff for 14 years and cried when I found out he was going to retire! Jeff always made it fun to be a fan!!!!! I will never forget the rush I experienced just watching Jeff and cheering him on to Victory Lane!!!!!!!!!! My most favorite memory will be of Martinsville for the last time and Jeff's last win!!!! I am sorry that Dale Jr has had to sit out the rest of this season but I am very glad to see Jeff fill in for Jr. You go Jeff because there will NEVER EVER be a legend in their own time like you!!!!! Being a woman you helped me to want to watch the races year after year!!!!!!! You truly are the best Jeff!!!!!! There will never be any driver to ever equal the level you are because you broke the mold when you achieved it!!!!!!!!!
Best race Ive ever seen in person & I've seen a whole lot especially at Martinsville, I live 5 mins away. Also when Kenseth went after Logano and wrecked him, the place went crazy & when Jeff won it was amazing and Ive never been a Gordon fan cause my father was die hard Earnhardt Sr. but Jeff stuck to Chevrolet and Hendrick.
Great to pick Tom Cruise to give Jeff Gordon a great send off -pure class.
I got emotional when I watched this on tv, getting emotional watching it now. Jeff is one hell of a great man and driver, it's been so fun to watch him all these years. Next season is going to be so weird without him in the 24.
I agree
+Nicole Slater You're not alone. Even Gordon himself can't hold back the tears throughout the event. That should tell you how big this moment is.
I agree. He was great.
Engineer 庄熙龙 Totally. It further shows what these years have meant to him, like he doesn't take it for granted. That's respectable.
I was so emotional I almost cried with Jeff
Love him or hate him, he was an all around stand up guy.
Does a stand-up guy cheat on his wife and not mention Ray evernham in his speech? I think not
@@matthewmiller2219 well if Jeff isn’t a stand up guy because he cheated on his wife why would he mention a guy who wasn’t a stand up guy? ray everham who cheated on his wife also
@@matthewmiller2219 What a pitiful life you must live cupcake
@@dedo7326 and ruined Jeremy Mayfield career over Erin Crocker.
This guy knows how to give a speech 👏👏👏
It would have been great if Tom Hanks came out and proclaimed: "Are you crying? Are you Crying? There's no crying in NASCAR!"
Coupe’ Den I actually laughed out loud at this.
Lol. Cruise. Not Hanks but I agree nonetheless
@@craiganthony7836 Hanks. It's A League of Their Own reference.
Tom hanks no.that would be dale earnhardt sir if he were alive.
There will be as long as Logano and Kyle Busch are driving.
Jeff Gordon is a class act. He's not alone in that, within NASCAR. I miss seeing him on the track. But I also like seeing him on the air calling races for his former teammates. It's only two left turns from my house to Hendrick's complex, and if I keep going I get to the home track. I love this team, the owner, and the drivers.
I'm a huge Gordon fan, I was crying so hard when it was his last race, things are going to be different without Jeff driving, we'll miss you Jeff!
I remember his first race at Atlanta in 1992. It was Richard Petty,s last race. I was there. Great great times
Such an emotianal speech of a great driver, a legend. It had me in tears and I'm going to miss him on the racetrack. Such a nice man, so kind, the NASCAR community will definitely miss a driver like him. 24Ever ❤️ Jeff Gordon
TOM AND JEFF TWO LEGENDS.
Thank you Jeff ! ! !
One of the Best no Doubt ! ! !
I'm proud to say I was always a Jeff Gordon fan since the beginning. Thank you so much for the wonderful career Jeff
I saw Jeff Gordon when he first came to NC, racing at the greatest small track, Hickory Motor Speedway. We all knew he was going to be a star. Love him or hate him, he did the sport proud.
Jeff Gordon was one of the most underrated drivers in NASCAR history. Jeff Gordon did a lot to the sport and we appreciate you Jeff and family. God bless you Jeff Gordon August 25th 20-21 thank you Father in heaven for Jeff Gordon amen
I was and still am a Dale Sr fan and after he died I never chose a favorite. With that said, I remember Jeff Gordon tossing a sprint car over the fence and down the hill at my local dirt track during speedweek, when he was 14 years old, then getting right into his backup car and getting right back after it! I came up helping my uncle with his dirt late model but fell in love with drag racing and I do that on a local level to this day. However, I knew Jeff was someone special that night and he proved me right!
Gordon is one of the all time great drivers that’s ever stepped foot in a nascar!!! Thanks for all the great memories 👍
Well, Bristol is rained out today so I came to RUclips to watch some race videos and found this. Shed quite a few tears watching this. Jeff is an amazing guy.
He won 40 races in four years 52 in his first 6 full seasons . 3 Daytona 500s. 4 championships. 81 poles. Earned 153 million dollars. Almost 25,000 laps led. 325 top 5 finishes. I watched every race I could from 94 on to the end.
The best part of watching him win was watching him beat Earnhardt over and over and over. Of course Earnhardt befriended him because “if you can’t beat em, join em”
And watching those Earnhardt cultists cry in their cheap beer after they beat their sister because Earnhardt lost
Old declining Earnhardt… I like Jeff but comeon man.
People in nascar are ACTUALLY humble. Unlike actors and artists.
I don't know how many actors and artists you know, or how many drivers you know.
Humility is a character trait irrelevant to your profession. You either have it or you don't.
But that would be hard to see when you decide what people are like before ever you meet them
Product Placement doesn’t even make sense lol okay
Product Placement lol. Ok.
Give me over 1k/yrs. I'll be humble too.
Cruise is humble and he's an actor
such an emotional speech.. :,)
I'm not even a Jeff Gordon fan but this hit right in the feels, ahead of the 500 and that 24 car isn't rainbow painted with Jeff Gordon in it will be weird. a great driver and a great career
Fair enough. However, I think William Byron has done an exceptional job at carrying over the 24 Torch. Love when he does a throwback to the Dupont scheme with the modern axalta twist. I'm a fan of the new Liberty University wrap for the 24 as well.
Even if you don't watch NASCAR you have to respect how good of a man he is and what he has done for this sport. He is truly one of the greatest and it will be very hard to not see him anymore racing. Thanks Jeff for all the memories all the way back to when I was just a little one.
watching almost a year later and in tears once again! 😭😭😭😭😭
Almost 3 years later same😂
I'm watching this the night he is in the hall of fame
What a man. My favorite racer for as long as I've watched NASCAR and the one ive always pulled for out of anyone.
we got to the emotional side of Jeff we will miss you
Best driver I ever saw
Thanks for the incredible ride Jeff,you are an amazing Person,Driver,Champion, and I know you will be a great commentator... Love ya #24 !!
Glad i got to grow up watching a great person and driver. Brings a tear watching this video again
I watched this when this was live. I love jeff forever. He should of won that yr.
Not only is he in the top five greatest nascar drivers, but he is my favorite because he is a class act and great person. I can't think of another driver who has a bigger heart. 24ever. We all love you, Jeff.
Jeff gordon was my childhood role model and idol and he lives up to it!
Oh men, that was amazing and exciting... I cried watching this. I got to say, it was tough for me to know he was retiring and i didn't go to see him all these years, that i why i travelled all the way from Mexico to Phoenix to watch him at Jeff Gordon Raceway, it was the best experience i have had in my entire life. Even though the rain fall and the race was suspended, i enjoyed every moment of that race. Best Driver Ever, thanks for everything you gave us Jeff. #24ever
I say he got 24 years, he filled in for Dale after the concussion. Not a full season but that was pretty solid.
So sad to see The Legend go. He has and always will be my all time favorite athlete.
What a class act!! They’ll never be another JG!! I remember Jeff when he was driving go carts in Indiana!!
0:27
"Are you kidding... are you kidding??!? Tom Cruise?? *cries* heehehehehehe"
That speech was tough to watch as a Gordon fan, but it was definitely a great one. Thanks again for all the memories, Jeff!
+controlpadblues "hit the pace car!!!" oh man,days of thunder was my favorite 1990's film of all time lol.
thanks to jeff gordon for all the racing memories and we're looking forward to see you in the broadcasting booth in 2016 like a boss!!
im more a kenseth fan
No he was saying "oh shit, oh shit"
Thats why he looked at his daughter after saying that 😂
+Noah Carmichael He very well could be saying that... I'm no lip-reading expert, but it does look like there's a "you" in there.
It could be "oh shit" though! haha
+Noah Carmichael crap you
I've always love watching him race . He was so emotional giving this speech makes me love him even more !
I'll miss ya Jeff. Great speech!
Is not easy to make a speech like that , jeff is sensible as an Great person , Good Bless you jeff , NASCAR will not be the same without you , same has was with Dale Earnhardth Sr
+adrian gonzales dude why did you leave the Padres for the Dodgers you trader
Carl Grimes's Eyepatch I’ve met you once before
Such a great man. Always my favorite! He will be an amazing commentator.
I used to boo jeff at races but here I'm crying that he is leaving
Caliou The fireman
Almost everyone hated him except for true Gordon fans
However he made nascar fans love him did you hear the crowd at Martinsville?!
Same thing with Jimmie everyone hated him when he won those championships
At Daytona when he led the crowd was cheering him on
When you realize victory is sweeter when you fight a legend...
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@@into_the_void he never changed his name so i guess its still stuck
Ourmando Is LIT that’s tough
One of my all-time favorite drivers beside Earnhardt Sr, and Jr. Jeff was one kickass driver!!!!!!!
this is so goddamn emotional, its so hard to hold in the tears after waiting every race day hoping gordon heads to victory lane 😭 #24EVER
Gordon was never my all time favorite, he was my dads driver, but he's definitely my 2nd. Always a class act, on and off the track. Long live the Rainbow Warrior!
Does a Class Act cheat on his wife?
He was my dad's favorite too, I always liked #3
A very humble Champion, so great to see that. Don't see that too much.
Thank you Jeff Gordon! We love you man!
Damn sad I cried myself been a fan since day one
There should be another "Days Of Thunder" movie and Gordon should be in it
Yes!
And Tom Cruise should play him.
No Tom should play his original role and Jeff his rival
Gordon & jnr as crew chiefs
Days of thunder 2: 1/4 midgets to stock cars
So much respect for Jeff. A very humble guy. Hope you enjoy your retirement. Well done my fiend. Keep safe & healthy to enjoy what you accomplished. We will miss you. ❤️❤️
I just watched this again in tears what a class act Jeff Gordon is i still miss him i watch Nascar still but its not the same i know hes there now but i miss him being in a racecar on the track when he first retired ot hit me so hard still does anyways love you Jeff youll always be my favorite in Nascar forever ❤❤❤
Jeff will always be one of the classiest men in NASCAR.
jeff gordon my favorite 7 time champion.
hell ya!
He won 4
Lol right
@@jamesknight475 nope
James Knight non chase format, he’s a 7 time champ
So Humbling to watch this man, He had such a GREAT RIDE!!...💫
Is that you Annie? "YEEEEAAAAHHH!!"
Gordon was my favorite driver him and Johnson were the dream team. This was so emotional. Gordon had a great career.
I didn’t know nascar as a kid and I always loved Jeff gordon he was always my favorite lucky 24
I am an avid Gordon fan and I loved to watch him win. That Martinsville win was amazing. I'm glad it was on a Saturday night because I have to go to bed at 9:00 P.M. It was a great moment to see him get his 93rd win in front of my own eyes. And once he won I wanted him to go beat out Kyle Busch, Martin Truex Jr, and Kevin Harvick at Homestead-Miami Speedway. I never got to see him win a championship because I was born in 2002 and the last time he won a championship in 2001, but it was a great experience seeing him race.
Ryan Miniman u
by far my favorite driver of all time i know it had to happen eventually but it sucks to see that 24 going around the track without jeff behind the wheel. ill always remember every race and every moment i loved watching him race and im a huge fan and always will be.
Always a 24 fan. Jeff will be my inspiration and my all-time favorite driver.
jeff gordon a true man classy strong aways willing to take a minute with the fans have a great life
Total class on and off the track! Miss you Jeff!
What is there Not to love? Raced fast raced clean and won with gratitude.
Super talent up there with all the greats. Amazing to see the bond between Jeff and Tom.
Hope you get to experience that...
As sad as it was to see Jeff retire, I always enjoyed watching this. What a great speech from a great man! I'm so glad he's commentating. He's doing a great job IMO.
Your the best Jeff! I miss you and appreciate everything you did for the sport and he world. You have had amazing career. Thank you we will miss you buddy
I'm not crying. YOU'RE crying!
Class act and as competitive as they come.
Glad he could walk way still at the top of his game and healthy.
You did well Kid.
Grew up a Gordon fan. He will always be my favorite driver! Cried when he retired
Crazy it flew by! Im really not a NASCAR person. But i remember. He got alot of bs thrown at him! He seems like pretty cool guy! And the emotion seemed real! Hope him and his family enjoy the rest of their life!
I’ve always said Tom Cruise looked like Jeff Gordon, I could see him playing him in a movie.
I never got to see you race in person but I have followed you throughout your career since I was 7 years old! I'm gonna miss seeing you on the track! I love you Jeff you have had such an amazing career! 24Ever!
This was tough for Jeff. Will miss him being off the track for a full season but will look forward for him in the booth. Thanks Jeff #24EVER
Man, Tom Cruise is good! I don't even really care about Nascar but I am getting tearey eyed watching this speech. LOL
He killed it.
Guess you didn’t see the Teleprompter in the background he was reading from then lol 😂
he a fucking nut case
Jimmie should have gotten a farewell like this.
Covid is a bitch
Jimmie hasn't retired though. Plus he has open dates that he can fill with some Nascar races if he wishes to do so since his Indy team also has two cars in the Nascar series. Teams are allowed to have four cars.
@@GamingWithGeo He's retired bro.
Even as a non JJ fan, I'd want to see him get one race when covid is gone, and get to say farewell to a full speedway.
I was at the Texas chase race in 2015 ill never forget watching Jeff live even tho ill never get to again im happy I got to at least once we love you Jeff!!!!!
One heck of a driver and what a career!!
jeff gordon, best wishes in life ..you are awesome ..my favorite number is 24
We’re going to miss you Jeff
Thank you for a great career
Teleprompter, I see you 1:45
They have teleprompters at the oscars as well, makes it easier for actors to read their speech without having to bring a speech written on paper
I remember the very first NASCAR race I watched. Jeff Gordon, had won that race and I fell in love wit him (not literally) but my dad was a huge ass fan over him and to hear on that day that he was retiring, man, I was so sad. My sisters had met him. But through my grandfather. My grandpa was a state trooper in VA and Jeff's car had broken down and he was late to a pre-race meeting and he drove him there. Meeting him, I was dead the whole time. I almost cried.
I miss him. Much love, Jeff.
we sure will miss you jeff see you when i see you on tv and farewell to you and have a great life and family! btw i almost cry while watching this like if you almost cryed.
Will Miss You Jeff!!!
I really didn't like Jeff that much growing up but this made me cry! I started watching NASCAR when I was 6 in 2010 and I knew him a lot because he was mom's favorite. God Bless you Jeff! ❤ from the USA!
I idolized Gordon. His 2007 gen 4 car was the first NASCAR discast car I got. He got me into the sport, he was the first driver I watched. Thank you for the memories! #24ever.
Hell of a ride Jeff..gonna miss you !!!! #24
And me being from Vallejo he will always be my favorite driver
We love you Jeff Gordon
Love you Jeff! Huge part of my life!
Gordon's Reaction is priceless