Gordon said in January it would be his final full - time year of competition at NASCAR 's premier level .
USA TODAY Sports tracked Jeff Gordon , considered one of the greatest and most influential race car drivers of all time , throughout the 2015 season .
Jeff Gordon said in January it would be Jeff Gordon 's final full - time year of competition at NASCAR 's premier level .
USA TODAY Sports tracked Jeff Gordon , considered one of the greatest and most influential race car drivers of all time , throughout the 2015 season .