Chase Patrol: Will Gordon’s Summer of Discontent Result with Victories?

As the Chase approaches, Jeff Gordon's 2009 season can go in two directions: either en route to a fifth NASCAR Sprint Cup Championship or down the road of disappointment and gloom in what has been, overall, a solid campaign. Compared to last year's disappointment that saw no wins and a seventh place finish in points, 13 top-fives and 20 top-10s, the story of 2009 has been one of resurgence and ascension to prime form. Most notably, fans of the 38-year-old will note how Gordon and the No. 24 DuPont Chevrolet team has been consistently been a contender to win races, unlike their sub-par 2008 season. In addition, the four-time NASCAR Cup champion has clinched his spot in the Chase, leaving this Hendrick Motorsports unit in a position to go fo...

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