ICYMI: Jeff Gordon makes cameo on American Idol

CONCORD, N.C. -- Late last week, Jeff Gordon made a surprise appearance on FOX's American Idol. Through his Instagram account, Gordon gave an inside look behind the scenes of the experience.

Visiting @AmericanIdol to hang out with @JLo, @HarryConnickJr & @KeithUrban. Tune in on Thursday at 8/7c on @FOXTV to find out why! #idol #Team24
A photo posted by Jeff Gordon (@jeffgordonweb) on Mar 18, 2015 at 6:15pm PDT

Behind-the-scenes at @AmericanIdol with @JLo, @HarryConnickJR, @KeithUrban & @IngridVandebosch. #idol #Team24
A photo posted by Jeff Gordon (@jeffgordonweb) on Mar 19, 2015 at 6:32pm PDT

Behind-the-scenes at @AmericanIdol. #idol #Team24
A photo posted by Jeff Gordon (@jeffgordonweb) on Mar 19, 2015 at 6:33pm PDT

Behind-the-scenes at @AmericanIdol with @RyanSeacrest. #idol #Team24
A photo posted by Jeff Gordon (@jeffgordonweb) on Mar 19, 2015 at 6:35pm PDT

Hanging out with @IngridVandebosch at @AmericanIdol. @FOXTV #idol #Team24
A photo posted by Jeff Gordon (@jeffgordonweb) on Mar 19, 2015 at 6:48pm PDT

So why was Gordon there? To let the finalists know that they were headed to Fontana, California, to deliver the most famous words in motorsports before Sunday's race.