Pictures: NASCAR’s Jeff Gordon through the years

Jeff Gordon (24) takes turn four during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series auto racing practice Friday, Nov. 20, 2015, at Homestead-Miami Speedway in Homestead, Fla.

Jeff Gordon (24) prepares to get into his car before qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series auto race Friday, Nov. 20, 2015, at Homestead-Miami Speedway in Homestead, Fla. (AP Photo/Terry Renna)

Jeff Gordon, driver of the #24 AXALTA Chevrolet, is surrounded by media on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2015 in Homestead, Florida.

Jeff Gordon, driver of the #24 Pepsi Chevrolet, poses for a photo with members of the media before practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Quicken Loans Race for Heroes 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 14, 2015 in Avondale, Arizona.

Jeff Gordon, driver of the #24 Pepsi Chevrolet, greets the crowd during driver introductions for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Quicken Loans Race for Heroes 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2015 in Avondale, Arizona.

Messages left for Jeff Gordon, driver of the #24 Pepsi Chevrolet, on the start line are seen prior to the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Quicken Loans Race for Heroes 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2015 in Avondale, Arizona.

Texas Motor Speedway President Eddie Gossage (L) presents retiring driver Jeff Gordon with Shetland ponies for his kids during a press conference at Texas Motor Speedway on November 6, 2015 in Fort Worth, Texas.

The #24 is lit up on the back of the Big Hoss TV in honor of Jeff Gordon, driver of the #24 Axalta Chevrolet, following Service King qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on November 6, 2015 in Fort Worth, Texas. Gordon will be retiring at the end of the 2015 NASCAR Sprint Cup season.

MARTINSVILLE, VA - NOVEMBER 01: Jeff Gordon, driver of the #24 AARP Member Advantages Chevrolet, celebrates in Victory Lane with his wife Ingrid Vandebosch, daughter Ella and son Leo after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Goody’s Headache Relief Shot 500 at Martinsville Speedway on November 1, 2015 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by Jonathan Moore/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 588666439  (Jonathan Moore / Getty Images)

Jeff Gordon celebrates winning the Sprint Cup auto race at Martinsville Speedway in Martinsville, Va., Sunday, Nov. 1, 2015.

Jeff Gordon, driver of the #24 AARP Member Advantages Chevrolet, and his team celebrate after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Goody’s Headache Relief Shot 500 at Martinsville Speedway on November 1, 2015 in Martinsville, Virginia.

Jeff Gordon, driver of the #24 AARP Member Advantages Chevrolet, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Goody’s Headache Relief Shot 500 at Martinsville Speedway on November 1, 2015 in Martinsville, Virginia.

Jeff Gordon, driver of the #24 AARP Member Advantages Chevrolet, celebrates after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Goody’s Headache Relief Shot 500 at Martinsville Speedway on November 1, 2015 in Martinsville, Virginia.

Jeff Gordon, driver of the #24 AARP Member Advantages Chevrolet, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Goody’s Headache Relief Shot 500 at Martinsville Speedway on November 1, 2015 in Martinsville, Virginia.

Matt Kenseth, driver of the #20 DeWalt Toyota, and Jeff Gordon, driver of the #24 3M Chevrolet, lead Jamie McMurray, driver of the #1 Cessna Pink Chevrolet, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series CampingWorld.com 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 25, 2015 in Talladega, Alabama.

Jeff Gordon, driver of the #24 3M Chevrolet, is introduced prior to during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series CampingWorld.com 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 25, 2015 in Talladega, Alabama.

Jeff Gordon, driver of the #24 3M Chevrolet, is introduced prior to the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series CampingWorld.com 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 25, 2015 in Talladega, Alabama.

Jeff Gordon, driver of the #24 3M Chevrolet, speaks to the media during a press conference after practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series CampingWorld.com 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 23, 2015 in Talladega, Alabama.

Jeff Gordon, driver of the #24 3M Chevrolet, poses with the Coors Light Pole Award after qualifying for the pole position for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series CampingWorld.com 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 24, 2015 in Talladega, Alabama.

Sprint Cup Series driver Jeff Gordon talks to crew members during practice for Sunday’s NASCAR auto race at Talladega Superspeedway, Friday, Oct. 23, 2015, in Talladega, Ala.

Jeff Gordon (24) climbs out of his car after winning the pole during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series auto race at Talladega Superspeedway Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015, in Talladega, Ala.

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - JULY 26: A view of the wall on the grid where fans have written messages to Jeff Gordon, driver of the #24 3M Chevrolet, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Crown Royal Presents the Jeff Kyle 400 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 26, 2015 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon receives his Sagamore of the Wabash after it was presented by Indiana Gov. Mike Pence, right, following a parade in his honor in Pittsboro, Ind., Thursday, July 23, 2015. Gordon will drive in Sunday’s Brickyard 400. The Sagamore is the state’s highest honor.

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - JULY 26: Jeff Gordon, driver of the #24 3M Chevrolet, leads a pack of cars during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Crown Royal Presents the Jeff Kyle 400 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 26, 2015 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

A banner leads the parade for NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon as he was saluted in Pittsboro, Ind., Thursday, July 23, 2015. Gordon will drive in Sunday’s Brickyard 400.

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - JULY 25: Brickyard 400 namesake Jeff Kyle with his wife Amy Kyle presents a bottle of Crown Royal XR to Jeff Gordon at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 25, 2015 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

LOUDON, NH - JULY 17: Jeff Gordon, driver of the #24 AARP Member Advantages Chevrolet, drives through the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series 5-Hour Energy 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on July 17, 2015 in Loudon, New Hampshire.

SPARTA, KY - JULY 11: Fans dispaly a sign supporting Jeff Gordon, driver of the #24 AARP Member Advantages Chevrolet, during pre-race festivities prior to the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Quaker State 400 presented by Advance Auto Parts at Kentucky Speedway on July 11, 2015 in Sparta, Kentucky.

SPARTA, KY - JULY 11: Kurt Busch, driver of the #41 Haas Automation Chevrolet, Jeff Gordon, driver of the #24 AARP Member Advantages Chevrolet, and David Ragan, driver of the #55 Aaron’s Dream Machine Toyota, race during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Quaker State 400 presented by Advance Auto Parts at Kentucky Speedway on July 11, 2015 in Sparta, Kentucky.

Jeff Gordon greets fans during driver introductions in the rain before the Coke Zero 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Daytona International Speedway on Sunday, July 5, 2015.

Jeff Gordon signs autographs in the garage area at Daytona International Speedway on Friday, July 3, 2015.

Jeff Gordon speaks during a press conference at Daytona International Speedway on Saturday, July 4, 2015.

In this photo taken Saturday, June 20, 2015, NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon is presented with a certificate of appreciation for a financial donation he made several years ago to help keep the Roy Hayer Memorial Speedway open in Rio Linda, Calif. Gordon began his career at the quarter-midget dirt track when he was 5 and the track was called Cracker Jack Track.

Jeff Gordon gestures while taking part in a question and answer session with fans before the start of qualifying at the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series auto race Saturday, June 27, 2015, in Sonoma, Calif.

A skywriter makes a 24 for Jeff Gordon before the start of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series auto race Sunday, June 28, 2015, in Sonoma, Calif.

A tribute to Jeff Gordon is seen above turn one during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series auto race Sunday, June 28, 2015, in Sonoma, Calif.

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MAY 24: NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon drives the pace car before the start of the 99th running of the Indianapolis 500 mile race at Indianapolis Motorspeedway on May 24, 2015 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MAY 24: NASCAR driver and honorary pace car driver Jeff Gordon poses with his wife Ingrid Vandebosch and his children Ella Sophia and Leo Benjamin before the start of the 99th running of the Indianapolis 500 mile race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 24, 2015 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MAY 24: NASCAR driver and honorary pace car driver Jeff Gordon (3rd L) with his family talks to Juan Pablo Montoya of Colombia driver of the #2 Team Penske Chevrolet Dallara with hits family before the start of the 99th running of the Indianapolis 500 mile race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 24, 2015 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Pace car driver Jeff Gordon, left, talks with former Indy 500 champion Dario Franchitti before driving the pace car for the 99th running of the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Sunday, May 24, 2015.

CHARLOTTE, NC - MAY 24: Jeff Gordon(right), driver of the #24 Drive To End Hunger Chevrolet, stands on pit road with Rick Hendrick, owner of Hendrick Motorsports, prior to the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 24, 2015 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

CHARLOTTE, NC - MAY 24: Jeff Gordon, driver of the #24 Drive To End Hunger Chevrolet, races during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 24, 2015 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Driver Jeff Gordon waits in his car during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series auto race at Talladega Superspeedway, Saturday, May 2, 2015, in Talladega, Ala. Gordon qualified on the pole for Sunday’s race.   (Butch Dill / Associated Press)

TALLADEGA, AL - MAY 02: Jeff Gordon, driver of the #24 Drive To End Hunger Chevrolet, poses with Miss Coors Light Amanda Mertz and the Coors Light Pole Award after qualifying for pole position for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on May 2, 2015 in Talladega, Alabama.   (Brian Lawdermilk / Getty Images)

Pole winner Jeff Gordon signs autographs in the garage area during qualifying for Sunday’s NASCAR Sprint Cup Series auto race at Talladega Superspeedway, Saturday, May 2, 2015, in Talladega, Ala.   (David Tulis / Associated Press)

Tony Stewart, right, shares a smile with Jeff Gordon during qualifying for Sunday’s NASCAR Sprint Cup Series auto race at Talladega Superspeedway, Saturday, May 2, 2015, in Talladega, Ala.   (Russell Norris / Associated Press)

TALLADEGA, AL - MAY 01: Jeff Gordon, driver of the #24 Drive To End Hunger Chevrolet, practices for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on May 1, 2015 in Talladega, Alabama.   (Matt Sullivan / Getty Images)

MARTINSVILLE, VA - MARCH 29: Jeff Gordon, driver of the #24 Axalta Chevrolet, leads a pack of cars during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series STP 500 at Martinsville Speedway on March 29, 2015 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by Matt Sullivan/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 544538325  (Matt Sullivan / Getty Images)

Jeff Gordon, driver of the #24 Axalta Chevrolet, leads Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #78 Furniture Row / Visser Precision Chevrolet, and Joey Logano, driver of the #22 AAA Southern California Ford, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway on March 22, 2015 in Fontana, California.   (Harry How / Getty Images)

AVONDALE, AZ - MARCH 15: The #24 of Jeff Gordon is seen painted on the start/finish line prior to the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series CampingWorld.com 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on March 15, 2015 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 541188889  (Christian Petersen / Getty Images)

AVONDALE, AZ - MARCH 15: Jeff Gordon, driver of the #24 DRIVE TO END HUNGER Chevrolet, leads a pack of cars during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series CampingWorld.com 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on March 15, 2015 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 541188889  (Christian Petersen / Getty Images)

DALLAS, TX - MARCH 12: Four-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Jeff Gordon speaks with John Godwin of Duck Commander during “Jeff Gordon Day” at Kylde Warren Park on March 12, 2015 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Sarah Glenn/Getty Images for Texas Motor Speedway) ORG XMIT: 541168367  (Sarah Glenn / Getty Images for Texas Motor Spe)

LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 08: Jeff Gordon, driver of the #24 3M Chevrolet, leads a pack of cars during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Kobalt 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 8, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 541188073  (Chris Graythen / Getty Images)

LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 07: A speed limit sign in support of Jeff Gordon, driver of the #24 3M Chevrolet, is seen prior to practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Kobalt 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 7, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 541187851  (Chris Graythen / Getty Images)

LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 08: Jeff Gordon, driver of the #24 3M Chevrolet, pits during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Kobalt 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 8, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 541188073  (Chris Graythen / Getty Images)

LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 06: Jeff Gordon, driver of the #24 3M Chevrolet, poses with Miss Coors Light Rachel Rupert after winning the Coors Light pole award for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Kobalt 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 6, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 532013661  (Chris Trotman / Getty Images)