There , Gordon started his own Busch Series team , deciding to run part - time for the 2004 season .
In 2004 , Gordon and Menard bought back the former Team Menard base in North Carolina .
There , Gordon started Gordon 's own Busch Series team , deciding to run part - time for the 2004 season .
In 2004 , Gordon and Menard bought back the former Team Menard base in North Carolina .