Things will be looking up for Jeff Gordon in this weekend's race at Dover Downs. Here are some fast facts to prove that:
- He, Mark Martin, and Bobby Labonte have been the recently dominant trio at Dover. Together, they have won 7 of the last ten races.They have combined to post 19 top-5s over that span as well, including a 1-2-3 finish in Spring, 1999.
- Jeff Gordon and Mark Martin have each won three of the past 12 NASCAR Winston Cup Series events at Dover.
- Gordon is tied with Martin for second place in most wins among active drivers at Dover.
- Gordon is the only driver who has led in each of the last 10 NASCAR Winston Cup Series races at Dover.
- Gordon has finished seventh or better, including three victories, in eight of the last 10 races at Dover.
- Last spring, Gordon dominated much of the race until fuel mileage came into play, and he finished in second, a lap down from Bobby Labonte. In the fall, the #24 team was plagued by stories of Evernham's departure. Gordon finished a lap down in about 14th place.
Have no fear, Jeff Gordon fans. Just look at the stats; Gordon is good at Dover.
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