TOP 10 ROAD RACERS WHO LEFT THEIR MARK ON NASCAR

3. Robby Gordon

Wait, Robby Gordon -- road racer? Oh, yes. He may be better known for his off-road exploits, but the California native was a stone-cold ace in series like Trans-Am and the former incarnation of IMSA. He was a part of four consecutive class victories in the Rolex 24 at Daytona, and three in the 12 Hours of Sebring. On a road course, Gordon could wheel it, as evidenced by his Sprint Cup victories at Watkins Glen and Sonoma. But what sets Gordon apart from other luminaries is that not only did he race NASCAR full-time for eight seasons, he won on unrestricted ovals -- in the Nationwide Series at Richmond, and at the Sprint Cup level at New Hampshire. That's the true mark of NASCAR validation for a one-time road racer, and Gordon earned it.

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Yes he did !!

the person who wrote that article will be out of work very soon

Amen!! The guy has skills. There will always be the "what ifs". What if this talented driver focused on one form of racing? Would he be a dominate champion.............the answer is yes. He chose to live a fantasy and win in several disciplines. Robby Gordon is the Bo Jackson of racing. Instead of saying "what if" I just like to enjoy the ride. Cheers!!

No doubting Robby's skills on road courses . Jack Roush didn't put Robby in his mustangs cause he was a slouch lol .

Cougar's (as memory serv's for the first years)

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Lol looks like were both right .
Here's the mustang
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Me thinks Robby should enter Na$car road course races in CA. Just to trip up the apple cart.

And Na$car should welcome him.

Alas.......

Good one.

I still believe Robby will wheel another road race in NASCAR....

I sure hope so Bigzoom...must watch TV right there. Get his sponsors on his Gordini and put them on his ride!

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