NASCAR's Jeff Gordon Confronts 2014 Gay Rumor Head-On!

Satirical Site Sparks Rumor A satirical post falsely alleged NASCAR legend Jeff Gordon was in a same-gender relationship, sparking controversy among fans and the NASCAR community.

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