Robby Gordon, Back in the Spotlight

Robby Gordon, the owner and driver of the numberwhat is called the Super Bowl of Auto Racing. The
7 Dodge Charger sponsored by Jim Beam, has foundcelebration didn't last long as Gordon was slapped
himself in the spotlight once again. Gordon is the lastwith a $100,000 fine and docked 100 points in the
single car owner and driver left in the Sprint CupChampionship points race. NASCAR determined that
Series. Gordon is known as "the guy who will driveGordon's front nose on his Dodge Charger to be
anything that has wheels." He has raced in the Bajaillegal. Gordon has maintained his innocence this week
1000, Indy 500, but lately has spent most of his timestating that he has already filed an appeal. Gordon
racing in NASCAR.claims that the nose on his car is exactly the way he
Around the pits Gordon is respected for the drivereceived it, directly from Dodge and if it is illegal he
and desire he shows week in and week out,shouldn't be held responsible for their mistake.
however to Nascar fans he more known for hisUnfortunately, this penalty puts the team at Robby
aggressive driving and constant run-ins with NASCAR.Gordon racing in a tremendous hole. Gordon needs
In the 50th running of the Daytona 500 Gordonevery point he can get to keep his sponsors happy
surprised many people by posting a top 10 finish inand race his way into the Sprint Cup Chase.