Kyle Larson shares a wholesome birthday message for Jeff Gordon

Kyle Larson has a special birthday message for Jeff Gordon as he explained how significant the birthday is for him.

Kyle Larson shares a wholesome birthday message for Jeff Gordon

Jeff Gordon and Kyle Larson (Via IMAGO)

NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Larson has been with Hendrick Motorsports since he joined them in 2021. In a short span of years, he has been able to establish himself as one of the best drivers in the team’s history making, teams vice-chairman and ex-racer Jeff Gordon proud as he has been one of his biggest supporters.

The four-time NASCAR cup champion veteran is celebrating his birthday on August 4th.  He is turning 53 this year and still going strong. The No:5 Chevy driver took it to X to share a heartfelt birthday wish to his mentor/boss. Kyle Larson broke down how Jeff Gordon’s birthdate is very significant in his life.

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He pointed out that he secured his first Sprint car win in an August 4th back in 2007 and signed his HMS contract in 2020 August. Alongside theses special moment, the birthday of legendary Gordon makes it a very special day for him. He then wished the Hall of Famer a Happy Birthday, showcasing his respect and love for the legendary racer.   

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Special day today… August 4th 2007 I got my first sprint car win. August 4th 2020, I signed my first @TeamHendrick contract. And most importantly August 4th 1971 @JeffGordonWeb was born! Happy Birthday JG!
Kyle Larson wrote on X.
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Jeff Gordon’s simplicity explained by former crew chief

The former No:24 team is hailed as the main reason behind HMS becoming the greatest NASCAR tam in the history of the sport. On and off the track he made contribution only a few could match. But at the end of the day, he wanted everyone to treat him normal to push him to be better. His ex-crew chief Steve Letarte recently recalled the advice he got from legend.

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I had never been crew chief. He kind of gave me this opportunity. He calls me into his office and he sits me down and he says, “Hey man, listen. I know you’re ready for this, you’re going to be great. What I need you to do is treat me like everyone else.” It’s the best advice I could never take. He wanted to be held accountable, he wanted to be pushed.
Steve Letarte said.

The accomplishments they have together proved how much their dynamic changed because that interaction and how it helped him. The impressive humility of Godon is one of the many characters that Kyle Larson and many more respect him for.

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