Jeff Gordon to drive Penn State car at Pocono NASCAR race

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. -- NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon will drive a blue and white Penn State car for a June race at Pennsylvania's Pocono Raceway.

The four-time Sprint Cup Series champion unveiled the design Tuesday at Penn State. He drove a replica of the repainted Chevrolet SS around campus and attended a rally with the marching band and cheerleaders.

.@AxaltaRacing @Penn_State @TeamChevy that will be on track @PoconoRaceway June 7 -> http://t.co/5ewXByEyI3. #Team24 pic.twitter.com/gO51qiBMxv

— Jeff Gordon (@JeffGordonWeb) April 15, 2015

Gordon says the special paint scheme is part of a partnership between the university and one of his sponsors, Philadelphia-based paint producer Axalta Coating Systems.

They're pushing science, technology, engineering, math and education and giving 100 Penn State students a chance to tour Pocono's garages, learn car technology from Gordon's crew chief and have dinner with the driver.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.