In the high-stakes world of NASCAR playoffs, decisions that shape the championship chase often spark intense debate. The inclusion of Jeff Gordon in the playoffs in 2013 was a move that created ripples of controversy. Controversies around race results and playoff eligibility decisions are nothing new in NASCAR, but when a legendary driver is involved, every detail is scrutinized. And Gordon’s inclusion episode has recently been dissected by those who were behind the scenes.

The controversy took place when multiple drivers from their teams at Richmond manipulated their positions that unfairly changed the playoff look. More than a decade after the event, a former NASCAR official lifted the veil on the deliberations and rationale behind adding Gordon to the playoff field. Their revelations p

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