Love, Ella and Leo

NASCAR Star, Jeff Gordon was married to Ingrid Vandebosch in the year 2006. The couple welcomed two children named Ella Sofia in 2007 and Leo Benjamin in 2010.

Gordon's immense influence on NASCAR was highlighted Friday during a star-packed Hall of Fame induction ceremony befitting a driver who changed the trajectory of an entire sport. Further, Gordon won four titles over seven seasons.

The HOF Induction Ceremony proved to be a family affair as Jeff's children joined him on stage and shared what their father's accomplishments meant to them.

On the day their dad was set to be inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame, Ella and Leo Gordon wrote him letters to mark the occasion.

“I hope that the things I can teach them and these experiences that we get to have together will catapult them into whatever they’re passionate about, that they want to strive for,” Gordon said, “and understand the hard work that comes along with it.”

Jeff Gordon and Dale Earnhardt before a NASCAR Cup race. The two became rivals after
Gordon dethroned Earnhardt in 1995. ISC Images & Archives via Getty Images

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Ella and Leo Gordon - a.k.a. Jeff Gordon's Kids - Gave A Pretty Great Starting Command

It was a memorable moment for Gordon, who drives the No. 24 Chevrolet SS for Hendrick Motorsports in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series.

"Highlight for me. The day couldn't be bad after that. That was so, so cool, and they nailed it. I'm just so, so proud of them," said Gordon. "So funny, and Leo, he had to put his little engine rev in there at the end, which I thought just kind of put it over the top. As soon as the red flag came, I went back to the bus and rewound it and watched it with them, and they were just beaming."

The Gordon Family

Jeff Gordon and his kids (Leo Benjamin and Ella Sofia) walk down the runway at a recent NASCAR Race.

Ella and Leo Join Dad In Dover Victory Lane #nascar

Jeff Gordon's children, Ella and Leo got to be part of the fun in Victory Lane at Dover.

Jeff Gordon, driver of the #24 Drive To End Hunger Chevrolet won the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series AAA 400 at Dover International Speedway on September 28, 2014 in Dover, Delaware. Gordon moved on in the Chase to the Contender Round.

Ella & Leo congratulate the Team on Win #88

Jeff Gordon's children, Ella & Leo help dad congratulate the Hendrick Motorsports Team on Career Win #88.

 
 

 

Jeff Gordon is already among the legends of NASCAR, and his legacy was added to as the 42-year old driver piloted his Chevy into victory lane with an impressive pass for the lead late in the 500-mile race at Martinsville Speedway.

Ella Gordon Imitates Mom

 

Had to share this! This is Ella at age 1 imitating me when I was on the phone with my family speaking Flemish. Still gets us cracking up! :) - Ingrid

Ella Gordon Shows Her Excitement For Papa

Ella Gordon cheers for her Papa (Jeff Gordon) while watching the race in Charlotte.

To support the Jeff Gordon Children's Foundation, visit http://www.jeffgordonchildrensfoundation.org.