Vehicle Description
Chassis No. HMS-11-01-224
Currently serving as Vice Chairman for Hendrick Motorsports,
driver's board representative and successful broadcaster Jeff
Gordon is still incredibly involved in the world of NASCAR;
however, his biggest impression left on the sport would likely be
from one of the moments spent behind the wheel during his
two-decade racing career. A four-time NASCAR Cup Series Champion
(1995, 1997, 1998 and 2001), Jeff Gordon brought not only
tremendous talent, but also a refined image that helped attract
corporate sponsorships and elevate the sport to the next level.
After a well-decorated career earning 93 victories with Hendrick
Motorsports, Jeff Gordon was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame
in 2019 after appearing on 96 percent of the ballots in his first
year of eligibility.
Built by Hendrick Motorsports in November of 2001, this example,
chassis No. 24-244, was driven by Jeff Gordon in three-consecutive
Budweiser Shootout races (2002-2004) where the hall-of-famer
piloted this vehicle to three top-five finishes. Formerly raced at
the Daytona International Speedway from 1979 to 2022, the Budweiser
Shootout was an exhibition race which hosted only drivers who had
qualified on pole in the prior season or former Shootout / Sprint
Cup champions. As a three-time champion of the Daytona 500, the
"Wonder Boy" knew exactly what he liked at the Daytona
International Speedway and was able to get this vehicle perfectly
dialed in with his team at Hendrick Motorsports.
After being decommissioned from NASCAR in 2005, this vehicle was
recommissioned in 2015 as a Hendrick Motorsports Certified Race
Car, a program where, "Each car offered is meticulously rebuilt by
our highly experienced race team members. With components pulled
from the same inventory as used by the race teams..." This work
performed by Hendrick has since been well maintained as chassis
24-244 is offered in excellent condition today. Still configured
for Super Speedway racing, chassis 24-244 is powered by a
NASCAR-spec 358 cu-in SB2 V8 paired with a four-speed manual
transmission. Furthermore, under current ownership, the engine has
undergone a fogging treatment to safeguard the mechanical integrity
of the powerplant during a short period in storage.
This Jeff Gordon-piloted Chevrolet Monte Carlo NASCAR represents a
rare opportunity to acquire a piece of motorsport history with
impeccable provenance and performance credentials. Its association
with one of NASCAR's most iconic drivers, coupled with its
impressive record in the prestigious Budweiser Shootout races,
makes it a true automotive icon of NASCAR's modern golden age. The
meticulous recommissioning by Hendrick Motorsports and its
accompanying Certificate of Authenticity further underscore its
readiness for display or demonstration.
