Summary
Mark Martin¿s long career has earned him respect from both fellow drivers and fans alike. Born in Arkansas in 1959, Martin raced dirt tracks for several years before joining the NASCAR circuit in 1981. He had little success and rejoined the American Speed Association in 1984.
Martin gave NASCAr another shot in 1987 running in the Busch series. He then started a relationship with car owner Jack Roush that lasted 19 years. Martin finally won his first race in Rockingham in 1989. Through the years he has won 35 races, finished in the top five 239 times and the top 10 385 times. Despite his success, he never won the season championship.
Martin has spent the last several seasons trying to reti...
Martin gave NASCAr another shot in 1987 running in the Busch series. He then started a relationship with car owner Jack Roush that lasted 19 years. Martin finally won his first race in Rockingham in 1989. Through the years he has won 35 races, finished in the top five 239 times and the top 10 385 times. Despite his success, he never won the season championship.
Martin has spent the last several seasons trying to reti...
Mark Martin¿s long career has earned him respect from both fellow drivers and fans alike. Born in Arkansas in 1959, Martin raced dirt tracks for several years before joining the NASCAR circuit in 1981. He had little success and rejoined the American Speed Association in 1984.
Martin gave NASCAr another shot in 1987 running in the Busch series. He then started a relationship with car owner Jack Roush that lasted 19 years. Martin finally won his first race in Rockingham in 1989. Through the years he has won 35 races, finished in the top five 239 times and the top 10 385 times. Despite his success, he never won the season championship.
Martin has spent the last several seasons trying to retire but keeps getting pulled back. In 2008, joined Dale Earnhardt Inc, sharing a ride with Aric Almorola in the No. 8 car, formerly driven by Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Martin gave NASCAr another shot in 1987 running in the Busch series. He then started a relationship with car owner Jack Roush that lasted 19 years. Martin finally won his first race in Rockingham in 1989. Through the years he has won 35 races, finished in the top five 239 times and the top 10 385 times. Despite his success, he never won the season championship.
Martin has spent the last several seasons trying to retire but keeps getting pulled back. In 2008, joined Dale Earnhardt Inc, sharing a ride with Aric Almorola in the No. 8 car, formerly driven by Dale Earnhardt Jr.
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Tidbits from the Brickyard 400
This weekend is always special for Tony Stewart, who is back home again in Indiana for Sunday's Allstate 400 At The Brickyard. He grew up in Columbus, Ind., just an hour away from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and long nurtured the dream of winning...Tags: Indianapolis 500, Marco Andretti, Tony Stewart, Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson
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SPRINT CUP: Kyle Busch and the rest ready to hit the Bricks
Los Angeles TimesRowdy, Smoke, Junior and 40 other NASCAR drivers are back at work in hope of kissing the bricks. The Sprint Cup Series, rested from its final weekend off this season, returns to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the Allstate 400 at the Brickyard on...Tags: Indianapolis 500, Daytona 500, Jimmie Johnson, Vehicles, Dale Earnhardt Jr.
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Strike up musical chairs
The biggest domino in NASCAR's free-agency season fell when Tony Stewart decided to bolt from Joe Gibbs Racing at the end of the year. It opened up a seat in the coveted No. 20, a ride loaded with a two-time championship winning team that will stay behind...Tags: Daytona 500, Satellite Technology, Joe Gibbs, Tony Stewart, NASCAR
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They can drive until 55
Mark Martin was adamant that day in October 2004. He was tired. He was sick of missing important family moments. So, after 22 seasons, he said he was putting an end to his Sprint Cup driving career. Martin was 45 years old. Two weeks ago, at age 49,...Tags: Major League Baseball, John Andretti, Daytona International Speedway, Jimmie Johnson, Jimmy Spencer
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IN THE PITS: Driver movement should heat up
AP Auto Racing WriterThe biggest domino in NASCAR's free agency season fell when Tony Stewart decided to bolt from Joe Gibbs Racing at the end of the year. It opened up a seat in the coveted No. 20, a ride loaded with a two-time championship winning team that will stay behind...Tags: Daytona 500, Satellite Technology, Joe Gibbs, Tony Stewart, NASCAR
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Flashback - Week of July 21
A weekly look back at local sports -- in anniversaries in multiples of five -- in the Lehigh Valley. JULY 21 1993--Nazareth native Bob Weiss takes over his third NBA team when he is named the head coach of the Los Angeles Clippers. Weiss previously...Tags: New England Patriots, Mario Andretti, Los Angeles Clippers, Detroit Lions, DeSales University
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Martin joins Hendrick Motorsports
The Associated PressMark Martin will make one final effort to win the NASCAR championship that's eluded him the past 26 years by driving for storied Hendrick Motorsports next season. The 49-year-old Martin has run a partial schedule the past two seasons, a move he said...Tags: Daytona 500, Jeff Gordon, Tony Stewart, Jimmie Johnson, NASCAR
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Ky. Busch wins Coke Zero 400 under caution
Associated PressKyle Busch fell a lap down at Talladega and came back to win. So when a steering problem dropped him to the back of the field in last night's Coke Zero 400 at Daytona, he didn't panic. He simply settled in for the long drive back to the front. And...Tags: Athletics, Track and Field, Tony Stewart, Jeff Gordon, Getty Images Incorporated, NASCAR
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NASCAR
Sprint Cup Coke Zero 400 Saturday night At Daytona International Speedway Daytona Beach, Fla. (Lap length: 2.5 miles; start position in parentheses) 1. (9) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 190 points, $315,950. 2. (24) Carl Edwards, Ford, 175, $243,625. 3. (19)...Tags: Daytona International Speedway, Jeff Gordon, Tony Stewart, Jimmie Johnson, NASCAR
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Sports scores, stats and standings
NASCARSprint Cup Coke Zero 400 lineup Tonight At Daytona International Speedway Daytona Beach, Fla. (Lap length: 2.5 miles; car number in parentheses) 1. (15) Paul Menard, Chevrolet 2. (8) Mark Martin, Chevrolet 3. (88) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet...Tags: Daytona International Speedway, Jeff Gordon, Tony Stewart, Jimmie Johnson, NASCAR
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