Hendrick Motorsports teammates Jimmie Johnson and Kasey Kahne as well as fellow drivers Danica Patrick and Kyle Larson wore Gordon tribute hats before the finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Defending series champion Kevin Harvick got a modern-day keepsake when he stopped by Gordon's No. 24 Chevrolet — which got a police escort to pit road — and posed for a photo. NASCAR presented Gordon with a tribute video during the pre-race drivers' meeting and then everyone in the room, including drivers, sponsors and dignitaries, gave him a standing ovation. [...] for Gordon, it would be the ultimate ending to a storied career. The track arranged for fans to send Gordon a special message with a card stunt in the grandstands. Two cards were attached to every seat in certain sections, and fans will be asked to hold up each cue card when it is time to perform each stunt.