Robby Gordon will race the No. 7 Mapei / Menards Dodge for the first time this season at Phoenix International Raceway. Gordon is 28th in driver points as the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series visits the ultra fast mile oval. Gordon owns top-10 finishes at PIR in 2001 and 2005. He won the 1995 CART race at PIR.
DRIVER ROBBY GORDON QUOTES:
PHOENIX – “Phoenix is one of the fastest mile tracks in the world. In 1995, I won the CART race there with Walker Racing. That was my first open wheel victory. That’s something I will never forget, and I always remember that day whenever I walk into the garage there.”
“In the Cup Series, we’ve either been really good or struggled. Regardless, I like the track and the area. Some of the sport’s best fans come from Phoenix. It has such a rich racing history.”
CAR OF TOMORROW – “I think what everyone is figuring out is there is a very small window with these new cars. If you hit it, you are going to run really well. If you are off just a little bit, it’s going to be a very long day. On any given race day, you will see someone who normally runs at the front struggle. We’ve experienced it on our team. For part of a race we are great, but if you go the wrong way on a change it can kill your day.”
CENTRAL EUROPE RALLY –“I am headed to Budapest on Sunday for the Central Europe Rally, which takes place between Budapest and Lake Balaton in Hungary April 20th to the 26th. It is a cross country endurance off-road event that will traverse threatening and difficult terrain in multiple stages, and I am excited to be representing my sponsors – Monster Energy, Hummer, and Toyo Tires in this event.”
APPEARANCES: Robby will be signing autographs for his fans at his souvenir trailer on Saturday at 1:15 pm.
NOTES
2008 Season
- Gordon recorded his second highest career best finish of eighth in the Daytona 500.
- Gordon has a marketing, manufacturing and technical services agreement with Gillett Evernham Motorsports.
- Gordon switched to Dodge days before the Daytona 500.
- Gordon is 28th in driver points.
Career
Gordon owns three NASCAR Sprint Cup victories:
- Loudon on Nov. 23, 2001
- Infineon on June 22, 2003
- Watkins Glen Aug. 10, 2003
- Gordon’s NASCAR only pole came at Atlanta on March 7, 1997.
- Gordon owns one Nationwide Series victory at Richmond on Sept. 10, 2004
- In the CART Series, Gordon made 106 starts posting wins at Phoenix and Detroit plus four poles.
- In his ten starts in the Indianapolis 500, Gordon owns five top-10 finishes.
- In 2005, Gordon became first American to win a stage in the Dakar Rally. Gordon also scored his second victory during the 16 day event.
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