When a jewel falls, a crown loses its luster. NASCAR lost one of its jewels three days ago, and the community is in mourning. Bill Davis, a team owner in the Craftsman Truck Series, provided a springboard for many glamorous names. They included Mark Martin, Jeb Burton, Bobby Labonte, Randy LaJoie, Dave Blaney, Hut Stricklin, Kenny Wallace, and so many more. But one name probably stood out among the rest – Jeff Gordon.

The four-time Cup Series champion and 93-time Cup race winner is mainly known for his run with one team. Jeff Gordon achieved legendary status under Hendrick Motorsports, for which he currently serves as vice chairman. However, before Gordon worked with Rick Hendrick, he worked with Bill Davis – a memory which he emotionally remembered recently.

Jeff Gordon remembers an old

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