Jeff Gordon Made NASCAR Mainstream

Today on Past Gas… Jeff Gordon! How did a kid who grew up 20 miles from San Francisco take over a rugged sport which sprung from the illicit moonshine running business in the south? What made Gordon so good at such a young age? How would Jeff navigate the fever of fame? Did his popularity in the media ultimately overshadow his abilities as a race car driver? More about Show: Follow James on IG and Twitter @jamespumphrey.   Follow Nolan on IG and Twitter @nolanjsykes.   Follow Joe on IG and Twitter @joegweber. Follow Donut @donutmedia, and subscribe to our Youtube and Facebook channels!   Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or using this link: http://bit.ly/PastGas. If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be helpful! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: http://bit.ly/PastGas. Thanks to our sponsors: This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and Past Gas by Donut Media listeners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/pastgas.  Go to goodchop.com/gas100 and use code gas100 to get $100 off your first 3 boxes. Ready to apply? Head to creditkarma.com/loanoffers to see personalized offers. Don’t fall for subscription scams. Start cancelling today at truebill.com/GAS. Get 20% off + free shipping with the code GAS20 at manscaped.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices