NASCAR legend Jeff Gordon 'excited' to feature in North Carolina race event

NASCAR legend Jeff Gordon has confirmed his appearance at a North Carolina racing event, announcing that he's 'excited' to be taking part.

The 54-year-old Vallejo, California native had an incredible career in NASCAR, winning four Cup Series championships and 93 races before calling time on his days in the stock car racing series in 2016.

These days, Gordon's motorsports life is largely taken up at Hendrick Motorsports, where he plays an instrumental role as Vice Chairman and co-owner.

However, he'll be hitting a racetrack once again this month, confirmed for an appearance at the IROC Heritage Invitational at Ten Tenths Motor Club in Concord, N.C.

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Jeff Gordon 'excited' for IROC Heritage Invitational

Taking to his social media platform, Gordon shared a short message ahead of the event, which is set to take place from April 9-11.

"Excited to join the IROC field at the Heritage Invitational," he wrote on X.

In taking part in the event, Gordon is set to feature alongside a host of other huge names from the motorsport and NASCAR world.

1988 Cup champion Bill Elliott is also taking part, for example, along with the likes of Mark Martin, Bobby Labonte, Kurt Busch, and others.

Here's what IROC is promising:

Legendary Drivers, Iconic Cars: Witness racing royalty command a fleet of nostalgic, high-performance IROC machines in a full-throttle competition.
Star-Powered Charity Race: Experience the thrill of a Pro-Am celebrity race where legends and amateurs team up to raise money for Speedway Children’s Charities.
A World-Class Car Collection: On Saturday, immerse yourself in the history, artistry, and innovation of the Heritage Invitational’s concours-caliber showcase of the world's finest automobiles.

For more information on the event, you can find further details here.