If nothing else this season, Jeff Gordon has proved to be a man of his word.
The pack is apparently here to stay and NASCAR drivers don't like it one bit.

The championship contenders said Talladega Superspeedway would be the wild-card race in the Chase for the Sprint Cup.
If Penske Racing fields three IndyCars next season, the team owner hopes Ryan Briscoe will fill the third seat.
Matt Kenseth didn't get left dancing without a partner at Talladega Superspeedway this time.
Ride or race was the question NASCAR's title contenders are considering as they prepare for Talladega Superspeedway.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. knows exactly what strategy he needs at Talladega Superspeedway.
Kyle Busch apologized Thursday to manufacturer Toyota for his profanity-laced rant about the fuel mileage at Dover.
There's debate as to where a driver wants to be in the race to the Sprint Cup title.