In case you didn’t know, Jeff Gordon tweets like a bird. At the Fontana Auto Raceway recently, he spent 15 minutes chatting with some of his Drive to End Hunger fans on #jgchat, his Twitter hashtag for @Drive2EndHunger chat.
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Family
Q @the24fan: What is ur favorite part about being a dad? Ur job is dangerous, do u think ur a different driver after having kids? #jgchat
A @the24fan:love being a dad. My mindset on track is competition not danger. So, no hasn't changed except for less sleep. #jgchat
Q @tweetinwiddrest:How is it like to explain the things you do in racing to your daughter? #jgchat
A @tweetinwiddrest:It's fun. Ella recently asked how 2 b a racecar driver like @DanicaPatrick. Get some interesting ?'s sometimes. #jgchat
Q @SummerWOW:Hi Jeff! Im Like Ur #1 FAN! My Question Is Whats Your Favorite Color? #jgchat
A @SummerWOW:Ella & I had this same convo recently. I've always been torn between red & blue. Ella's favorite is pink. #jgchat
Q @Tom5576:Hi Jeff, does your mom & dad go to any of your races? #jgchat
A @Tom5576:Yes, my parents come to several races a year. I work closely with my stepdad. #jgchat
THE TRACK
Q @RebelHooligan24:After all the incredible moments in your career, what's the one moment that still stands out the most to you? #jgchat
A @RebelHooligan24:Out of incredible moments from my career, I gotta go w/ inaugural win @IMS #Brickyard400. Changed my life 4ever. #jgchat
Q @JonMarkowsky:Big fan since I was 7 (19 now). What do u think about 2013 cars coming 2 @NASCAR that are more like street cars? #jgchat
A @JonMarkowsky:I think it's awesome & that you'll really like the new 2013 @Chevrolet @NASCAR @Sprint Cup car. #greatlookingcar #jgchat
Q @IFailedmyTest:jeffgordonweb @Drive2EndHunger How's the car handling over seams? #jgchat
A @IFailedmyTest:Drive2EndHunger car was good today, even good over the seams! #jgchat
LIFE
Q @racefangina:What is your ultimate goal in life? I support @Drive2EndHunger each week & @JeffGordon4Cure. U've made a difference. #jgchat
A @racefangina:I want to be the best I can be & know I've put my all into the things that are important to me. #jgchat
Q @TomInRal:Boxers or briefs? #jgchat
A @TomInRal:Can't say I was expecting this one. Ha! I think I'll leave this one to the imagination. #TMI #jgchat
JEFF TELLS HOW TO HELP
Thx everyone 4 joining @Drive2EndHunger #jgchat. It's been fun. Be sure 2 visit www.drivetoendhunger.org & text "HUNGER" to 50555 to donate.*
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