When Jeff Gordon retires who do you think will take over driving the Dupont 24?

May be...

They will not retire the number, NASCAR has already made that very clear. If Petty and Earnhardt didn't get their numbers retired then neither will JG. I am not saying they should or should not but that is just fact. As far as a replacement, I look for Jeff to get one more Champ. and get out if that happens in the next couple of years. I look for BK to get the #5 when Mark calls it quits, that would leave the 24 for Landon unless Jeff hangs around too long for LC to wait on a ride. If that happens I am betting Rick will go out and get the best free agent driver available weather that is a development or veteran. I am not his biggest fan but I think he has done enough that he should be able to leave whenever HE decides so who knows how long that will be.

Good question but I think is to early to tell. Who knows when he is going to retire and what new drivers will come in to the picture. Im sure hendrick will pick the right driver.

the k man brad keselowski,kasey kahne,landon cassil or maybe even kyle busch.

The old man & I were just talking about that over the weekend. With Jeff's back problems, he may be retiring sooner than later. I agree with either Brad or Landon. Both of them would be really good.

My pick to drive the #24 when Jeff retires is Hendrick development driver and 2008 Nationwide Rookie of the Year Landon Cassill. I think he will return to the Nationwide series in 2010 and stay there for a few years. Jeff should be in his 40's by then. If he decides to call it quits in about five years, I think Landon will move up to Cup as a rookie in the #24.

Brad Keselowski is another choice, but I think he's ready for the Cup series now. I expect Brad to have a full-time Cup ride within two years. I don't think Jeff will retire anytime soon.

You know, I have not given it much thought but Brad Keselowski might be a good choice.

The third Busch brother!

I kind of hope the number will be retired. I can't imagine anyone else driving it.

I am not wishing this any time soon, but we all know it is coming.
I would like to see Brad Keselowski or maybe even Kasey Kahne.

Maybe Hendrick retires no. 24 instead of finding another driver.

Here's what i'm thinking. I'm thinking Martin is not going to retire after this year, he'll do another full season (not part time) but full season in 2010 (that is unless he wins the championship this year)
Brad wants a full time ride, and there's no room at Hendricks, so..... I think Keslowski might end up at Stewart-Haas, they have a partnership with Hendricks. A possible third car with godaddy.com sponsoring? I also think that Truex might go over to Stewart Haas with Bass Pro Shops (As Bass Pro Shops is a major sponsor of Tony Stewart Racing on the USAC and WOO level)
Though it very well could be Bass Pro Shops with Kesolowski @ SHR, and Truex off to Gibbs 4th team? (I think it's too early for Davis to take Gibbs 4th car that they want to add for next year)

I'd really like to see Kasey Kahne take the 4th Gibbs car. Kahne is very talented, but stuck in a bad organization. Though he most likely wont go to Gibbs, due to currently being sponsored by Bud. This is why Gibbs passed on Dale Earnhardt Jr when he went on the market.

If Landon Cassil is still around with Hendrick, I think he'll get the 5 if Keslowski is locked down with a team.

Someone mentioned McMurray, he'll be driving for RYR next year, he'll take his whole team and sponsor with him.

As for Gordon. It's too early to tell. He said after he retires, he wants to work with Hendrick and eventually possibly be Hendrick's successor. (Gordon already owns the 48 car) There's no way we can speculate on who will drive the 24 next, who ever does drive the 24 next, is most likely currently 10-15 years old.

McMurray would be a good fit for that rainbow suit.

I hope jeff retires when he is like 50. I dont want anyone taking over his car. They should retire the number 24. But if i had to chose i hope it would be truex jr.

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I'd love to see Ricky Hendrick behind the wheel.(R.I.P)
Rick Hendrick will find a suitable driver.

i think keselowski is supposed to replace martin kasey kane might be under contract but i do agree if he had good equipment he be in the chase year after year but hendrick will gage jeff's retirement or even ask so they can prepair for the future but no one come to mind but i suppose they have an development driver(s)

Think about it....
1) Jeff may not retire for another 5-15 years
so...
2) a driver for the new #24 would have to be very young
which leaves us a list of possible drivers
-Landon Cassil
-Brad Keselowski
-A switch between any of the Hendrick Motorsports drivers
-Many drivers in the Camping World East or West series
and...
-Kasey will probably pretty old by the time Jeff retires
-Kasey also has been on a really bad streak
also...
-They might even retire the number 24!!!!!

I really think that it will be Brad Keselowski or possibly Landon Cassil.





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I would choose Brad Keselowski he is a determined, competitive driver and would fit just fine in the Dupont 24.

ummm ok....first of all...Kasey Kahne belongs in a Dodge, not a Chevy. And he doesn't need to lower himself to driving for Hendrick Motorsports.
second of all, I hate hate hate hate hate Jeff Gordon. So I have no clue why I am answering this question...butttt my answer is that they should retire his number. He's won a lot of races and has won championships....so I think they should do away with that hideous number and gay rainbow car and save some fella the embarrassment of driving it.....

Kasey will never drive the 24. Brad K maybe, but I don't see Gordon retiring any time soon, unfortunately.new beetle forums