Saturday, 11 May 2013

Gordon proud of NASCAR milestone (The Associated Press)

Driver Jeff Gordon drinks from a water bottle as he talks with his crew in the garage area during practice, Friday May 10, 2013, in Darlington, S.C., for Saturday's NASCAR Sprint Cup series auto race. (AP Photo/Mic Smith)

DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) -- Jeff Gordon is proud he has reached 700 straight Sprint Cup starts. He's even prouder has accomplished the feat while still near the top of the sport.