Pole after pole after pole. Snagging one feels like a dream for most drivers, but back in 2004, Jeff Gordon was on a tear, racking up four consecutive pole positions that had the NASCAR world buzzing. It all kicked off at Michigan International Speedway in June, followed by poles at Infineon Raceway, Daytona International Speedway, and a record-shattering lap at Chicagoland Speedway in July, where Gordon hit 186.942 mph, blowing past Tony Stewart’s old track record.

That streak wasn’t just about speed; it showed Gordon’s knack for mastering everything from Michigan’s wide-open 2-mile oval to Sonoma’s twisty road course. The run finally fizzled at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, where the pole slipped through his fingers, but man, what a ride it was. Seems like Gordon’s record might be in fo

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