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“I can’t wait to get to Daytona” is a statement that Jeff Gordon made numerous times during his 24 years as a NASCAR driver. Tuesday, however, provided a first for Gordon, who uttered those words in preparation of his first Daytona 500 as a NASCAR analyst.

Gordon will join Darrell Waltrip, Andy Joy and Larry McReynolds in the NASCAR on FOX broadcast booth for the 2016 season.

“I always thought there was an opportunity for me in TV, if they were interested in having me,” Gordon said. “My biggest concern was stepping out of the race car and finding out how to replace that competitive environment. It’s (broadcasting) an adrenaline rush and has challenges, but I get to work with a great team.”