1. He’s battling a Nicorette addiction.

2. Misunderstanding what “Drive for 5″ meant, Steve Letarte borrowed Casey Mears’ setups all year.

3. Law of averages. Gordon won 6 races and had 30 top 10’s in 2007. This year he’s simply returned to the pack.

4. Fumes from his Halston Z-14 cologne. Seriously, have you ever smelled that stuff?

5. Dupont used a lead-based paint scheme.

6. Kyle Busch stole his mojo.

7. Elliott Sadler swallowed Gordon’s lucky rabbit’s foot on a dare.

8. He hasn’t scuffled with Matt Kenseth yet. This also explains Kenseth’s blackout.

9. After 81 career wins, he doesn’t want to appear greedy.

10. Being in the #24 car is the only time he’s able to collect his thoughts and reflect on life.

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