Jeff Gordon's team runs toward him while he makes his way to the winner's circle after taking the 45th Annual Pure Michigan 400 at Michigan International Speedway on August 17, 2014.
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Jeff Gordon, left, takes the lead over David Ragan, right, during the 45th Annual Pure Michigan 400 at Michigan International Speedway on August 17, 2014.
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Roger Curtis, president of Michigan International Speedway, left, stands by while Mary Barra, Chief Executive Officer of General Motors, center, and Jeff Gordon, right, the winner of the 45th Annual Pure Michigan 400, hold up the trophy.
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Jeff Gordon takes over Jamie McMurray during the 45th Annual Pure Michigan 400 at Michigan International Speedway on August 17, 2014.
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Jimmie Johnson takes over Cole Whitt on the track during the 45th Annual Pure Michigan 400.
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Joey Logano speeds along the track before losing his lead.
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Dale Earnhardt Jr. is in for a pit stop during the 45th Annual Pure Michigan 400.
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Michael Annett drives into the pits while the front of the car is askew.
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Jeff Gordon wins the 45th Annual Pure Michigan 400 at Michigan International Speedway on August 17, 2014.
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Jeff Gordon, left, holds up his trophy that was given to him by Brian Calley, the Lieutenant Governor of Michigan,right, after winning the 45th Annual Pure Michigan 400.
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Jeff Gordon wins the 45th Annual Pure Michigan 400 at Michigan International Speedway.
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Rick Hendrick, from Hendrick Motorsports, hugs driver Jeff Gordon after Gordon won the 45th Annual Pure Michigan 400 at Michigan International Speedway.
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Jeff Gordon wins the 45th Annual Pure Michigan 400.
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Austuin Dillon in the pit while his crew takes care of his car.
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Cars make take a lap in front f the fans during the 45th Annual Pure Michigan 400 at Michigan International Speedway.
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Kasey Kahne hits the pit during the 45th Annual Pure Michigan 400.
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Brian Vickers' crew changes his tires during a pit stop.
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