Tina Gordon
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Tina Gordon is a NASCAR
driver and spokesperson for the Sticks 'N' Stuff furniture chain. After being released from her ride at Jay Robinson Racing
, Gordon has not raced and her future plans are unknown. As of Fall 2008, she is no longer active in racing.
Gordon currently lives in of Cedar Bluff, Al. with her husband and son. In early 2008, she announced her candidacy for the Cherokee County
Commission post for District 3. In the Democratic primary held on June 3, 2008, Gordon narrowly missed a runoff, running against a longtime incumbent and an influential local businessman.
Gordon and her husband have founded Tina's Dream Ranch, which is a therapeutic camp for disabled children and adults
. She drove a locally based #96 Colby Furniture Chevrolet
into the field with a 42nd starting position. However, without full sponsorship, the team decided to start and park, finishing last (43rd) after only competing one lap.
Her next race was her best career outing. She drove the #22 Bost Motorsports
Chevy in the 2003 race at Talladega Superspeedway
. Starting 38th, Tina was able to avoid a massive pileup on lap 4. From there, Tina drove home to a 10th-place finish, completing all but one lap.
In 2004, Gordon made another start at Talladega, this time driving the #10 Sticks N Stuff Chevy for Davis Motorsports. After starting 42nd, Gordon stayed in the race and finished 28th. For the rest of 2004, with sponsorship from Yahoo!
and Vassarette
and Microtel
, Gordon secured the #39 Jay Robinson ride for the second half of 2004. Her first start for JRR was at Daytona International Speedway
, where she finished 32nd. Gordon made 10 of her next 11 attempts before failing to qualify in five of her last six, which led to her release. Her best run with the team was a 26th at Pikes Peak
and her best start was a 30th at Darlington.
Also in 2004 though it is not possible to know for certain a driver's true intent, it appears during the Food City 250 in Bristol TN, Greg Biffle
purposely crashed Gordon out of the race on lap 89 in retaliation for a slight bump to his left rear fender a half lap earlier.
Since 2004 Gordon has not raced in this series.
and Microtel. However, the team did not qualify for all its races and Gordon only completed 11 races before her sponsor ended her run. However, Gordon did well in those starts. She finished 13th at Charlotte
and at Nashville
and finished in the top 20 three other times. Despite limited racing, Gordon finished 25th in points.
In 2004, Gordon transferred over to the #13 ThorSport Motorsports Chevy, with sponsorship from Microtel and Vassarette. However, the deal quickly headed south and she only was able to run five races. The best run was 24th at Daytona in the season opener. In the next race at Atlanta
, Gordon's Chevy was involved with a heavy wreck with Rick Crawford, leading to minor injuries to Gordon. However, she was able to race in the next race at Martinsville. Gordon was able to set a career-best starting position in 2004 of 13th at Charlotte and Daytona.
Gordon has not raced since.
driving the #22 Sticks 'N' Stuff Furniture Ford. She qualified 5th and finished 10th just behind future NASCAR Sprint Cup journeyman Casey Mears
.
In 2002 Gordon competed in four ARCA races, two driving the renumbered #66 Sticks 'N' Stuff Ford and two driving the #66 3M Post-it Note Ford. Driving the #66 Sticks 'N' Stuff Ford she finished 26th in the Discount Auto Parts 300 at Daytona International Speedway(Feb 10) and 12th later that year back at the Food World 300 in Talladega(Oct 5). In the #66 3M Post-it Note Ford she finished 8th in the Pork, The Other White Meat 400 at the Atlanta Motor Speedway(March 9) and 35th in the EasyCare Vehicle Services 100 at Lowe's Motor Speedway
in Charlotte NC(May 18). Gordon crashed out of the EasyCare Vehicle Services 100 and suffered leg and foot injuries causing her not to race or practice until September of that year.
Without having any knowledge of Gordon's future plans, it must still be noted a return by her to competing in the ARCA RE/MAX Series must be considered highly unlikely, as drivers who have moved up to any of the NASCAR series rarely come back to ARCA racing.
NASCAR
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing is a family-owned and -operated business venture that sanctions and governs multiple auto racing sports events. It was founded by Bill France Sr. in 1947–48. As of 2009, the CEO for the company is Brian France, grandson of the late Bill France Sr...
driver and spokesperson for the Sticks 'N' Stuff furniture chain. After being released from her ride at Jay Robinson Racing
Jay Robinson Racing
Jay Robinson Racing is a racing team that competes in the NASCAR Nationwide Series. Currently, they field the #28 MAXelence Chevrolet Impala for Derrike Cope. Formed in 1995, they moved to the Nationwide Series in 2000, where they have attempted both full-time and part-time schedules.- Car #28...
, Gordon has not raced and her future plans are unknown. As of Fall 2008, she is no longer active in racing.
Gordon currently lives in of Cedar Bluff, Al. with her husband and son. In early 2008, she announced her candidacy for the Cherokee County
Cherokee County, Alabama
Cherokee County, Alabama is a county of the U.S. state of Alabama. It is named for the Cherokee tribe. As of 2010 the population was 25,989. Its county seat is Centre and it is a prohibition or dry county.- History :...
Commission post for District 3. In the Democratic primary held on June 3, 2008, Gordon narrowly missed a runoff, running against a longtime incumbent and an influential local businessman.
Gordon and her husband have founded Tina's Dream Ranch, which is a therapeutic camp for disabled children and adults
Busch Series
Gordon made her Busch Series debut in September 2001 at Darlington RacewayDarlington Raceway
Darlington Raceway is a race track built for NASCAR racing located near Darlington, South Carolina. It is nicknamed the "Lady in Black" and "The Track Too Tough to Tame" by many NASCAR fans and drivers and advertised as "A NASCAR Tradition"...
. She drove a locally based #96 Colby Furniture Chevrolet
Chevrolet
Chevrolet , also known as Chevy , is a brand of vehicle produced by General Motors Company . Founded by Louis Chevrolet and ousted GM founder William C. Durant on November 3, 1911, General Motors acquired Chevrolet in 1918...
into the field with a 42nd starting position. However, without full sponsorship, the team decided to start and park, finishing last (43rd) after only competing one lap.
Her next race was her best career outing. She drove the #22 Bost Motorsports
Bost Motorsports
Bost Motorsports is a former NASCAR Busch Series team. It was owned by Danny Bost and driven by a variety of drivers.The team made its debut in 2002, originally a splinter of Bickford Racing. Running the #34, Daniel Johnson started 35th but finished 40th due to oil pressure problems...
Chevy in the 2003 race at Talladega Superspeedway
Talladega Superspeedway
Talladega Superspeedway is a motorsports complex located north of Talladega, Alabama, United States. It is located on the former Anniston Air Force Base just outside the small city of Lincoln. It was constructed by International Speedway Corporation, a business controlled by the France Family, in...
. Starting 38th, Tina was able to avoid a massive pileup on lap 4. From there, Tina drove home to a 10th-place finish, completing all but one lap.
In 2004, Gordon made another start at Talladega, this time driving the #10 Sticks N Stuff Chevy for Davis Motorsports. After starting 42nd, Gordon stayed in the race and finished 28th. For the rest of 2004, with sponsorship from Yahoo!
Yahoo!
Yahoo! Inc. is an American multinational internet corporation headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, United States. The company is perhaps best known for its web portal, search engine , Yahoo! Directory, Yahoo! Mail, Yahoo! News, Yahoo! Groups, Yahoo! Answers, advertising, online mapping ,...
and Vassarette
Vassarette
Vassarette is a brand of women's underwear owned by Vanity Fair Brands. Their lines include bras, stockings and lingerie, and they were previously a major manufacturer of girdles. Originally advertised discreetly in ladies' magazines, they have more recently advertised on prominent and sometimes...
and Microtel
Microtel
The Microtel Inns & Suites brand is a chain of franchise hotels with locations in Argentina, Canada, Mexico, the Philippines and the United States. Hotels feature free local and long-distance phone calls within the continental United States, high-speed wired and wireless Internet access, expanded...
, Gordon secured the #39 Jay Robinson ride for the second half of 2004. Her first start for JRR was at Daytona International Speedway
Daytona International Speedway
Daytona International Speedway is a race track in Daytona Beach, Florida, United States. Since opening in 1959, it has been the home of the Daytona 500, one of the most prestigious races in NASCAR. In addition to NASCAR, the track also hosts races of ARCA, AMA Superbike, Grand-Am and Motocross...
, where she finished 32nd. Gordon made 10 of her next 11 attempts before failing to qualify in five of her last six, which led to her release. Her best run with the team was a 26th at Pikes Peak
Pikes Peak International Raceway
Pikes Peak International Raceway, also known as PPIR, is a participant focused racetrack located in Fountain, Colorado, south of Colorado Springs and north of Pueblo...
and her best start was a 30th at Darlington.
Also in 2004 though it is not possible to know for certain a driver's true intent, it appears during the Food City 250 in Bristol TN, Greg Biffle
Greg Biffle
Gregory Jack "Greg" Biffle is a NASCAR driver who drives the #16 3M Ford Fusion for Roush Fenway Racing in the Sprint Cup Series. After racing in the NASCAR Winter Heat Series in the mid-90s, he was recommended to Jack Roush by former announcer Benny Parsons...
purposely crashed Gordon out of the race on lap 89 in retaliation for a slight bump to his left rear fender a half lap earlier.
Since 2004 Gordon has not raced in this series.
Craftsman Truck Series
Gordon entered 2003 with the intent to run for NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Rookie of the Year. She ran for the #31 Brevak Racing team with limited sponsorship from Scotch TapeScotch Tape
Scotch Tape is a brand name used for certain pressure sensitive tapes manufactured by 3M as part of the company's Scotch brand.- History :The precursor to the current tapes was developed in the 1930s in Minneapolis, Minnesota by Richard Drew to seal a then-new transparent material known as...
and Microtel. However, the team did not qualify for all its races and Gordon only completed 11 races before her sponsor ended her run. However, Gordon did well in those starts. She finished 13th at Charlotte
Lowe's Motor Speedway
Charlotte Motor Speedway is a motorsports complex located in Concord, North Carolina, United States 13 miles from Charlotte, North Carolina. The complex features a quad oval track that hosts NASCAR racing including the prestigious Coca-Cola 600 on Memorial Day weekend and the Sprint All-Star Race...
and at Nashville
Nashville Superspeedway
Nashville Superspeedway is a motor racing complex located in Gladeville, Tennessee , United States, about 30 miles southeast of Nashville. On August 2, 2011, it was announced that Nashville Superspeedway will not host any NASCAR events in 2012. It is a concrete oval track 1 1/3 miles in...
and finished in the top 20 three other times. Despite limited racing, Gordon finished 25th in points.
In 2004, Gordon transferred over to the #13 ThorSport Motorsports Chevy, with sponsorship from Microtel and Vassarette. However, the deal quickly headed south and she only was able to run five races. The best run was 24th at Daytona in the season opener. In the next race at Atlanta
Atlanta Motor Speedway
Atlanta Motor Speedway is a track just outside Hampton, Georgia, twenty miles south of Atlanta. It is a quad-oval track with a seating capacity of over 125,000. It opened in 1960 as a standard oval. In 1994, 46 condominiums were built over the northeastern side of the track...
, Gordon's Chevy was involved with a heavy wreck with Rick Crawford, leading to minor injuries to Gordon. However, she was able to race in the next race at Martinsville. Gordon was able to set a career-best starting position in 2004 of 13th at Charlotte and Daytona.
Gordon has not raced since.
ARCA RE/MAX Series
Gordon debuted in ARCA on October 20, 2001 at the Food World 300 held at the Talladega SuperspeedwayTalladega Superspeedway
Talladega Superspeedway is a motorsports complex located north of Talladega, Alabama, United States. It is located on the former Anniston Air Force Base just outside the small city of Lincoln. It was constructed by International Speedway Corporation, a business controlled by the France Family, in...
driving the #22 Sticks 'N' Stuff Furniture Ford. She qualified 5th and finished 10th just behind future NASCAR Sprint Cup journeyman Casey Mears
Casey Mears
Casey James Mears is the driver of the #13 GEICO Toyota for Germain Racing in the Sprint Cup Series. He is a former winner of the Coca-Cola 600....
.
In 2002 Gordon competed in four ARCA races, two driving the renumbered #66 Sticks 'N' Stuff Ford and two driving the #66 3M Post-it Note Ford. Driving the #66 Sticks 'N' Stuff Ford she finished 26th in the Discount Auto Parts 300 at Daytona International Speedway(Feb 10) and 12th later that year back at the Food World 300 in Talladega(Oct 5). In the #66 3M Post-it Note Ford she finished 8th in the Pork, The Other White Meat 400 at the Atlanta Motor Speedway(March 9) and 35th in the EasyCare Vehicle Services 100 at Lowe's Motor Speedway
Lowe's Motor Speedway
Charlotte Motor Speedway is a motorsports complex located in Concord, North Carolina, United States 13 miles from Charlotte, North Carolina. The complex features a quad oval track that hosts NASCAR racing including the prestigious Coca-Cola 600 on Memorial Day weekend and the Sprint All-Star Race...
in Charlotte NC(May 18). Gordon crashed out of the EasyCare Vehicle Services 100 and suffered leg and foot injuries causing her not to race or practice until September of that year.
Without having any knowledge of Gordon's future plans, it must still be noted a return by her to competing in the ARCA RE/MAX Series must be considered highly unlikely, as drivers who have moved up to any of the NASCAR series rarely come back to ARCA racing.