NASCAR: Winners And Losers From Indianapolis

Jul 24, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; NASCAR Sprint Cup driver Danica Patrick (10) drives into turn one followed by Chris Buescher (34) and Jeff Gordon (88) during the Combat Wounded Coalition 400 at the Brickyard at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /

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Jul 24, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; NASCAR Sprint Cup drivers Jeff Gordon (88) and Tony Stewart (14) do a ceremonial lap together after driving in their last Brickyard 400 /

Winner: Special Moments

It was definitely an emotional day for two of the greatest drivers NASCAR has seen.

Tony Stewart–who is competing in his final full-time season–visited Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the final time as a Cup Series driver while Jeff Gordon was filling in for Dale Earnhardt Jr., in what was probably the final Indy race for the four-time champ.

Stewart ended up finishing 11th while Gordon battled back for a 13th-place finish, but after the race was over, the two drivers took a lap by themselves, waving at fans and taking in the moment.

After they made it to pit road, they shared a hug in front of the media and said a few words to each other before returning to their respective cars and taking questions.

It was an incredible moment to see two legendary drivers sharing the spotlight, but it was also a reminder that our time to watch these two iconic drivers race is rapidly approaching an end.

Either way you look at it, seeing both driving side-by-side (even if Gordon was in the No. 88 car and not his famous No. 24), made for a memory that likely won’t be forgotten.

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