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Jeff Gordon's Inspiring Daytona 500 Win Sparks 200,000 Calls

1/24/2025

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In a historic moment at the 1997 DAYTONA 500, Jeff Gordon triumphed from the pole, a feat not achieved since 1987. His victory resonated deeply, coming just after team owner Rick Hendrick's leukemia diagnosis. With a hotline sticker for bone marrow donation on his car, Gordon inspired an astounding 200,000 calls by the race's conclusion.

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In a historic moment at the 1997 DAYTONA 500, Jeff Gordon triumphed from the pole, a feat not achieved since 1987. His victory resonated deeply, coming just after team owner Rick Hendrick's leukemia diagnosis. With a hotline sticker for bone marrow donation on his car, Gordon inspired an astounding 200,000 calls by the race's conclusion.