Why, whatever would make you question whether or not he is straight? :)
For all you Gordon fans, this is just a joke. :)
Posted on 03/16/2002 12:01:32 PM PST by lwd
Racer Jeff Gordon's wife files for divorce
By Kathryn Quigley, Palm Beach Post Staff Writer Saturday, March 16, 2002
WEST PALM BEACH -- They met in victory lane, but now their love has rounded the last lap.
Brooke Gordon, wife of NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon, filed for divorce on Friday after more than seven years of marriage. Their marriage is "irretrievably broken as a result of the husband's marital misconduct," according to the document. The couple has no children.
Jeff Gordon, 30, is a four-time Winston Cup winner and has twice won the Daytona 500. Brooke Gordon has frequently been on hand at races to cheer her husband.
Brooke Gordon, 30, wants exclusive use of the couple's 23,095-square-foot oceanfront home in Highland Beach, valued at $9 million for tax purposes.
The couple also owns a second home on Palm Beach, according to the divorce petition filed in Palm Beach County Circuit Court. She is asking that her husband continue to pay the salaries of the daytime and evening housekeepers, maintenance workers and the chef at the Highland Beach home.
She is also seeking alimony, the Porsche and the Mercedes 600 SL, and periodic use of their boats and the Falcon 200 airplane owned by one of their companies.
Georgia Newman, a lawyer for Fisher & Bendeck in West Palm Beach, one of two firms representing Brooke Gordon, said the firm intends to "ensure that Mrs. Gordon is treated equitably, particularly in light of the fact that he's become such a good success during their marriage."
Jeff Gordon is temporarily living with a business associate in North Carolina, according to the divorce suit. On Friday, he qualified for the second starting position in Sunday's Carolina Dodge Dealers 400 at Darlington Raceway in South Carolina.
Jeff Gordon's spokesman, Jon Edwards, declined to comment on the suit.
Jennifer Brooke Sealey, a former Miss Winston, married Jeff Gordon on Nov. 26, 1994. They had met in victory lane after a race at Daytona Speedway.
Jeff Gordon has frequently mentioned his love for his wife in interviews, including one for People magazine in its 2000 issue on the "sexiest men alive."
"It was love at first sight," he said at the time.
kathryn_quigley@pbpost.com
I've already seen people saying it was because he was screwing around. However, this is just 1 side of the story, hers. And, when there is big money, (as we've seen with Hollyweird) people get stupid. The lawyer speak could mean many things. Will be interesting to see what his lawyers statement respond with, and what comes up.
Brooke Gordon, 30, wants exclusive use of the couple's 23,095-square-foot oceanfront home in Highland Beach, valued at $9 million for tax purposes.
The couple also owns a second home on Palm Beach, according to the divorce petition filed in Palm Beach County Circuit Court. She is asking that her husband continue to pay the salaries of the daytime and evening housekeepers, maintenance workers and the chef at the Highland Beach home.
She is also seeking alimony, the Porsche and the Mercedes 600 SL, and periodic use of their boats and the Falcon 200 airplane owned by one of their companies
Goldigger alarm just went off. Lets see, go from Miss Winston Cup and 9 years later trying to get a 9 million dollar home, full staff, two cars, and use of a boat and private jet. Sounds like someone hit the lotto, or is trying to.
"ensure that Mrs. Gordon is treated equitably, particularly in light of the fact that he's become such a good success during their marriage."
Nothing like riding on the coat-tails. I'm not saying she's entitled to nothing. But did she get in that car and drive every Sunday? A pretty big payout for 'support'. Sure beats a 401K.
one of two firms representing Brooke Gordon
She hired TWO firms? Someone isn't playing around.
Oh well, such is life. Someone else mentioned something similar in one of the messages on the threads. Seeing some butt-ugly professional athlete (not saying Gordon is) with a drop dead gorgeous model wife, and listening to the "I love him because he's so sweet" garbage when they're interviewed. Sorry sweetie, but if it wasn't for the bankrolled millions, you wouldn't have given him the time of day when you first met.
One word Gordon will not be forgetting in the future.... prenup.
She pulled a *Brooke* on 'em; and, as a result was paid beaucoup $$ to shush-up & blow.
His first wife, just in case you didn't already know, was the mother of *all* his children; except the youngest daughter who was Terry's.
"And am I the only one who thinks Cale Yarborough was the best ever?"
Naturally, one may hold sacrosanct any driver their heart desires; and, Cale was damned good in his day.
*Especially* at fighting. {g}
Of course, so was Jr.Johnson, Darryl Waltrip, Fireball Roberts & on & on the list goes.
After all; the sport's been around since the 40s, eh?
IMO & FWIW: they'd best stop screwing around with it, too.
What-with the multitude of assinine rule changes & lousy calls such as witnessed at Las Vegas?
NASCAR is poised to lose two long-time fans; us.
I'm sure NASCAR has banked on replacing us (wife & I) with the *newer* fans drawn by the, "Young Guns" {gag}; given their behaviors over the past 3 or so years?
However, methinks they're going to learn real quick those youngsters aren't as loyal & longstanding as we oldtimers...
This Chevelle had even more tricks on it than the 1967 one. The current owner allowed us to use it in our booth at SEMA last year and then took it over to the vintage races at Fontana. It doesn't come out much, but when it does, you should really try to see it. It still runs and is in perfect condition.
A Because its worth it
From personal experience, I know that the only winners are the lawyers.
It was not hushed up and I hate to burst your bubble but Mr. Tim Richmond was no homo, he got aids from all the hot 'pit lizards' he was screwing.
Amen! You've got that right, Kev! Get on up there and preach it!
BTW - are you going to be back on H&C anytime soon? I enjoy watching you turn the libs inside out... :-)
Regards,
Same thing.
Iff'n you ain't a redneck then you must be gay.
Signed, me...proud owner of a red neck and a farmer's tan.
Why, whatever would make you question whether or not he is straight? :)
For all you Gordon fans, this is just a joke. :)
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