What is the deal with Jeff Gordon being called Big Daddy? There is only BIG DADDY in auto racing Don Gartlits!

Question

What is the deal with Jeff Gordon being called Big Daddy? There is only BIG DADDY in auto racing Don Gartlits!

Answer 1

don dont drive nascar

i guess jeff can be what they want him to be

Answer 2

Its just a nick name that he has had for a couple of years . the ppl that host the shows gave him that name its not like he requested it!

Answer 3

they've been calling him "big daddy" for years - since before he was an actual dad.  i believe it has more to do with him having the most championships of any active driver, and calling him the "mac daddy" of nascar just didn't sound right.  and i didn't read anywhere in the "motorsports nickname manual" where you couldn't have multiple people with the same nickname, even within one discipline.

Answer 4

Has the Biggest wallet and Bank Account!!

Answer 5

Huh? Who called him that-his wife? Only one Big Daddy- Don "Big Daddy" Garlits.

Visit his NHRA museum on his mini ranch where he lives in Ocala, FL. It's impossible to see all in both buildings. Mr. Garlits is usually roaming in them, nicest and most humble guy you ever could meet with all his success.

Answer 6

Who calls him that Ingrid?

"Ooooh, Big Daddy!!"

Answer 7

Maybe Jeff can be the Big Daddy of NASCAR Everyone known Don Garlits (NHRA funny car legend) is Big Daddy Don Garlits. Lotsa guys get called Big Daddy. Don't worry about it. In Jeffs case Big Daddy comes "after" his name.

Answer 8

I noticed DW calling Jeff that several times earlier in the season. Are they still calling him that on TNT? I've not really paid attention if they have.