It's quite easy to think that after the season's first two races, Jeff Gordon's 2009 appears headed in one direction.

A direction, that is, that will lead to his four Sprint Cup championship trophies earning a fifth partner on Gordon's mantle.

But lest we get caught up in the hype -- or is it desire? -- of seeing one of the sport's icons rise back to the top before realizing that the No. 24's disappointing 2008 started out in much the same fashion.

Jeff Gordon on Right Track, For Now originally appeared on Motorsports FanHouse on Tue, 24 Feb 2009 11:22:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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