Gordon to skip IROC in 2002.
2001 N꧟ASCAR Winston Cup champion, Jeff Gordon has announced that he will not participate in the 2002 IROC seri🌼es.
The four-time Winston Cup champion cited several faღctors in his decision. "It's definitely an honour to be recognized by IROC and compete against an elite group of drivers," said Gordon, driver of the DuPont Chevrolet. "I'll never forget the first invitation I received from IROC in 1995. It was very exciting.💫"
2🍬001 NASCAR Winston Cup chamꦉpion, Jeff Gordon has announced that he will not participate in the 2002 IROC series.
The four-time Winston Cup champion cited several factors in his decision. "It's definitely an honour to be recognized by IROC and compete against an elite group of drivers," said Gordon, driver of the DuPont Chevrolet. "I'll never forget the first invitation I received from IROC in 1995. It was 🥃very exciting."
"Unfortunately, due to the demands on myꩲ time with the number of races on the NASCAR Winston Cup schedule and commitments to my sponsors, in addition to my in𓄧creased involvement with the No. 24 and No. 48 teams, I have to decline the invitation (to participate in the 2002 IROC series)."
"This d𝔉ecision was made after lengthy discussions with my wife, my team and Rick Hendrick."
