New York: Four-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Jeff Gordon has lamented his loss, saying “I’m getting soft in my old age”, as he finished second to Denny Hamlin at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Sunday.
Gordon could win the race but after a late crash brought the field together for a two-lap race to the finish, he missed a chance in Turn 3 on the last lap to overtake Hamlin for the victory, Los Angeles Times reported.
“I guess I’m getting soft in my old age,” said Gordon, 41, of not moving alongside Hamlin when he had the chance. “I’m too nice. Fifteen years ago, I would have just moved him right up the racetrack. I don’t know why I didn’t do that.”
Kasey Kahne is in the best position with two wins.
Gordon, Joey Logano, Ryan Newman, Kyle Busch and Marcus Ambrose all have won one race each.
“It’s going to be intense,” Gordon said of the Richmond race. “Don’t get in front of me on that last lap.
“I’ve been a part of it where I’ve either been trying to get in like this, or trying to stay in the Chase. There’s so much on the line, trying to win the race. That race is always intense. But when you look at how many guys have to win the points and everything else, it’s going to be a pretty crazy night.”
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