NASCAR legend Jeff Gordon joined Cheddar News this week as the iconic racing league celebrates its 75th anniversary.
Gordon, who last raced in 2015, is now the fulltime owner of Hendrick Motorsports. He first became an equity owner in 1999. He told Cheddar's Kristen Scholer that his transition into ownership was relatively seamless.
"My perspective, now that I take all of that knowledge or experience and put it into being part of a co-ownership with Rick Hendrick and just focusing on the foundation that's been built there," he said.
Gordon said the next phase of his career is about helping grow the sport of NASCAR and exposing it to as many new demographics as possible.
Part of NASCAR's growth will be put on display this coming summer when the league has its first street race in Chicago.
"I think that's going to be a testing bed for what's ahead in the future of what kind of venues and racetracks – not just in the U.S. but broader areas. Maybe in North America. It could be Canada, it could be Mexico or beyond and see NASCAR really go global," Gordon told Cheddar News.
When it comes to overhauling the NASCAR experience with EVs, he said it will probably take some time for the league to get there. He noted that when the shift happens, the league will be ready but its primary goal is to maintain the hype and excitement around NASCAR.
Jaymee Messler, co-founder and president of Players' Tribune, told Cheddar how the company is creating a platform for athletes to expand their interactions with fans on Twitter.
Sarah Robb O'Hagan, CEO at Flywheel, tells us how her company is expanding beyond buying real estate with its indoor cycling classes. She's now bringing her spinning into fans homes with a new bike.
Professional Wrestling start Mike "The Miz" Mizanin, who got his start on "The Real World," joined Cheddar to talk about hosting the new MTV show "The Challenge: Champs vs. Stars." He also discusses the network's revival of longtime fan favorite "TRL" and other professional wrestling favorites.
The difference between a champion and an average competitor is multi-layered, says the newly-minted UFC Middleweight Champion. Physical preparation is only the foundation, and mental preparation is key, says St-Pierre.
Roc Nation boxer Luis Arias joined Cheddar to predict the outcome of Saturday's fight. He says he's ready for war and responds to opponent Daniel Jacobs' hopes to knock Arias out.
According to the Houston Astros player, he's not the only one in the clubhouse that owns stock in the iPhone maker.
BeachBody CEO Carl Daikeler says the digital platform can help you get in shape as little as 21 days. Added perks: coaches who hold you accountable when you miss consecutive workouts.
“Do it with confidence” is one of the legendary icon's suggestions.
The legendary skateboarder offers platforms for those who love the sport, but have very little support. "I want to provide facilities for them to really shine," he says.
The American pro racer addresses rumors around her future: she is still figuring out whether retirement is on the horizon. In the meantime, she tells Cheddar about honoring U.S. veterans.
