"Jeff has been one of those people who changed what a race car driver is. Look at Richard Petty. Look at Dale Earnhardt. Look at Cale Yarborough. Then look at Jeff Gordon. That's not the same picture.
To show his admiration, Force came up with a special red-and-blue paint scheme on his Peak-sponsored Chevrolet Funny Car, featuring the words “Thank You Jeff Gordon.” Force later explained why ...