Jeff Gordon Puts Rainy Texas Race Weekend in Perspective

While the rainy weekend at Texas Motor Speedway has dampened fans' and drivers' spirits alike, Jeff Gordon has a completely new perspective on the inclement weather.   The driver of the No. 24 Chevrolet, this weekend sporting the National Guard colors, has that new perspective based on a special encounter with the Special Forces. Gordon visited the Special Forces operations outside near Austin, Texas and it was raining there.  Yet, the troops continued to train even more vigorously, repeating their mantra of "If it ain't raining, we ain't training." "I was so motivated by that," Gordon said.  "I told them I wished we could race in the rain.' "After that experience and seeing their dedication and commitment," Gordon continued....

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