From the April, 2007 issue of Stock Car Insider
Jeff Gordon Overtakes Earnhardt in Career Wins!
Watching the closing laps of yesterday's Aaron's 499, I would never have guessed Jeff Gordon could win. He was mired back in 16th position in a single file pack with 10 laps to go. Finally, Gordon with the help of teammate Jimmie Johnson and Tony Stewart began to make his assault on the lead cars.After bobbing and weaving, and pushing his way to the front, Gordon was able to overtake the lead position from Jamie McMurray before the second to last caution flag came out. Then on the first lap of what was meant to be a green-white checkered finish, Gordon claimed the win when mayhem broke out deep in the pack. In a green-white checkered finish, NASCAR will end the race if a caution comes out.
For some, Gordon's victory was tough to swallow. The win, Gordon's 77th in the Cup series, moved him ahead of the late Dale Earnhardt on a day that would have been Earnhardt's 56th birthday. But for many, Gordon's win is further validation that we are seeing a future legend make his mark in the history books.
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