TMZ reports that the Orange County Coroner office describes the death of Robert Gordon as being consistent with a self-inflicted rifle gunshot wound, and the death of Sharon Gordon was a result of strangulation.
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According to ABC News, both bodies were found lying in the house after Orange County police received a 911 call from a neighbor checking-in on the husband and wife.
Johnson recalled a amusing story of riding with Bob Gordon in the Baja 500 race over 20 years ago. He also owned a feed business that supplied a racetrack, residents said.
Robby Gordon, 47, now races in an off-road series he created in 2013 called Speed Energy Formula Off-Road, following the path of his father. “To kind of wrap your head around this tragedy is very hard to do”. The deceased were married and autopsies were pending as part of the ongoing investigation, Lopez said.
Robby Gordon’s Stadium Super Trucks racing team is scheduled to race at this weekend’s Sand Sports Super Show in Costa Mesa.
Famed racer Dale Earnhardt, Jr., wished the Gordon family his prayers saying, “Hope they find strength and support”, he said.
Johnson said he texted Robby and Robby’s sister Beccy to offer his condolences.
“The truth will come out”, the driver added in front of the press while addressing the sudden death of his family members.
NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. was among those offering condolences, writing on his Twitter account he is praying for “the Gordon family during this hard time”.
Jimmie Johnson’s tweet: “Heartbreaking news this morning”.
Gordon’s sister Beccy only recently married Indianapolis 500 victor Ryan Hunter-Reay and the pair just announced the birth of their first baby.
Chase Media Day in Chicago was supposed to be a happy affair, with 16 drivers talking about their chances at winning the 2016 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championship. He almost won the 1999 Indy 500 before running out of fuel in the closing laps. He started the Indianapolis 500 on 10 occasions, competed in the NASCAR circuit for over 20 years and also participated in off-road racing events. If you would like to discuss another topic, look for a relevant article.
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