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How Jeff Gordon’s Stubborn Nature Led Ray Evernham to Be the Celebrated NASCAR Crew Chief He Is Today

Although Jeff Gordon had a legendary career with four Cup Series titles across 25 seasons, his entry into NASCAR was far from smooth sailing. He first entered the sport through the Busch Series (now Xfinity Series), but in his first three races, he failed to qualify for two — at Charlotte and Martinsville — while driving for Hugh Connerty Racing.

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