NASCAR Fans Have a Mixed Reaction to the Recent Jeff Gordon News

As part of their unofficial ‘two fixed one variable name’ in the broadcasting booth, FOX Sports announced the new, or rather, the old-new broadcaster for the race in Atlanta. After Tony Stewart, Matt Kenseth, and Danica Patrick in the booth, Jeff Gordon will be taking the mic in the booth this coming weekend.

Gordon, who was a regular part of FOX’s broadcasting gig up until recently, had to let it go due to his obligations with Hendrick Motorsports. The obligations that saw him step up to the role of the Vice President in his former team.

But it seems like for one weekend, Mr. H has given his VP an exemption.

Guest analyst in the FOX booth for Atlanta is quite familiar with being an analyst … Jeff Gordon @NASCARONFOX

— Bob Pockrass (@bobpockrass) March 13, 2022

Now, this was something that led to mixed reactions from the fans.

Some fans welcomed Gordon’s inclusion back in the commentary booth, albeit for one race, while there were those who criticized Danica Patrick’s initial two-race stint that could extend.

There were some fans who also wondered whether FOX has run out of options that they’re returning to Gordon, while some questioned when Tony Stewart, who was an instant hit, will be back.

He couldn’t stay away

— Malachi Hammerle (@Hammer_95) March 13, 2022

Mixed emotions over this. Going to be at the race, so will miss the broadcast. Will be great to have him back in the booth for a couple of weeks.

— Chowder1031 (@chowder1031) March 13, 2022

They really ran out of ideas did they

— Jaden (@TheNews36134598) March 13, 2022

At least he’s better than Danica

— Mystique (@km1reed) March 13, 2022

Where has Stewart been? Did he quit?

— Bryan Suttle (@bsuttleman69) March 13, 2022

Oh boy Jeff and Clint together again

— kathy watson (@wyleecoyte) March 14, 2022

Thank goodness

— KennyMac (@KennyMcyD) March 14, 2022

Jeff Gordon has his priorities straight in his new role

In an interview with Sports Business Journal, Jeff Gordon confessed that between his time behind the wheel, in his executive role at Hendrick, and his broadcasting gig at FOX, he’s “definitely ready and enjoying” his new role at HMS.

Gordon admitted he still has a lot to learn, and a lot is going on that is keeping him busy, but he’s enjoying every minute of it.

AVONDALE, ARIZONA – NOVEMBER 07: Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, Jeff Gordon, Vice Chairman of Hendrick Motorsports and NASCAR Hall of Famer and team owner Rick Hendrick pose for photos after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway on November 07, 2021 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

“I love being more involved with the people here and seeing the side of the business that I feel we can make better — just giving more to our sponsors,” he added.

“My priorities and things I want to focus on the most are: ‘What’s going to help us continue to stay at an elite level of cars, teams, competitively and all the ingredients it takes to do that?’”

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