Bristol in Sullivan County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Jeff Gordon

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, May 22, 2023

1. Jeff Gordon Marker

Inscription. The winner of four NASCAR cup series championships, Jeff Gordon helped transform auto racing into a mainstream American sport. Gordon recorded 93 cup series wins in his career. His Bristol highlights include five cup victories, including four consecutive wins at the Food City 500, 1995-1998; and five pole positions, including back-to-back poles in 2002.

Erected 2016.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 2002.

Location. 36° 30.961′ N, 82° 15.609′ W. Marker is in Bristol, Tennessee, in Sullivan County. Marker can be reached from Katelyn Drive. Located at The Burton Smith Building at Bristol Motor Speedway. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 102 Katelyn Dr, Bluff City TN 37618, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Dale Earnhardt (here, next to this marker); Richard Petty (here, next to this marker); Cale Yarborough (here, next to this marker); David Pearson (here, next to this marker); Darrell Waltrip (here, next to this marker); Rusty Wallace (here, next to this marker); Junior Johnson (here, next to this marker); Alan Kulwicki (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bristol.

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Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, May 22, 2023

2. Jeff Gordon Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 23, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 23, 2023, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 61 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 23, 2023, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.