Jeff Gordon has a thing for the rain

There have been a number of NASCAR Nextel Cup Series races delayed by rain this year. The May race at Richmond International Raceway was postponed a day by rain. Jeff Gordon followed that race with a win at Darlington Raceway.
The Cup race at Dover International Raceway was delayed a day by rain. Gordon followed that with a win in the rain-shortened race at Pocono Raceway in June.
The most recent Cup race was delayed two days by rain. Kurt Busch won the race at Michigan International Speedway on Tuesday, but the rain has been a good omen for Gordon.
“Rain has played a factor in some events this season,” said Gordon, driver of the No. 24 Chevrolet for Hendrick Motorpsorts. “It’s an inconvenience to the teams, but I really feel for the fans. I was amazed at how many hung around until Tuesday in Michigan. That just shows how passionate our fans are about this sport."
It makes for a short week, though. Instead of having Monday and Tuesday to prepare for the race Saturday night at Bristol Motor Speedway, all the Cup teams were in Michigan waiting for the rain to stop. Gordon credited his team and crew for being prepared during the short weeks.
“But while it interrupts our schedule, it puts a premium on being prepared at the shop," Gordon said. "And my crew chief Steve Letarte has done a great job ensuring that this DuPont team is well-prepared.”