NEW YORK (August 9, 2010) - Earlier today, Jeff Gordon and Ingrid Vandebosch welcomed a new son into the world. Leo Benjamin Gordon was born at 8:53 a.m., weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces and was 19 inches long.

“He’s happy and healthy, and Mom is doing great,” said Gordon.

The four-time NASCAR Cup Series champion will travel to Michigan later this week and is scheduled to participate in all on-track activities at Michigan International Speedway, site of this weekend's NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race.

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