Jeff Gordon swings by 'American Idol' to offer special invitation

Jeff Gordon made a pit stop by FOX's "American Idol" on Thursday night.

The driver of the No. 24 joined the show to present the Idols with a very special invitation ... the chance to sing the National Anthem before Sunday's Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana.

Here's a behind-the-scenes look at his night.

Hanging out with @ivandebosch at @AmericanIdol. @FOXTV #idol #Team24 pic.twitter.com/m4GzxGXb45
— Jeff Gordon (@JeffGordonWeb) March 20, 2015

Behind-the-scenes at @AmericanIdol with @RyanSeacrest. @FOXTV #idol #Team24 pic.twitter.com/1XjEU5Y5Fz
— Jeff Gordon (@JeffGordonWeb) March 20, 2015

pit stop w/ @jeffgordonweb #idol pic.twitter.com/jNRMYI0rJf
— Ryan Seacrest (@RyanSeacrest) March 20, 2015

.@JeffGordonWeb hanging out with @AmericanIdol judges @JLo, @HarryConnickJR and @KeithUrban on tonight's show! pic.twitter.com/BtTCg25TA0
— #NASCARGoesWest (@NASCAR) March 20, 2015

Looks like the #idols will be performing the National Anthem at Sunday's @NASCAR race! We know we'll be watching! pic.twitter.com/jBKo4vwezH
— American Idol (@AmericanIdol) March 20, 2015