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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 ser...
Martin gave NASCAr another shot in 1987 running in the Busch ser...
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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Patrick 'dedicated' to NASCAR future
Is there any question NASCAR's "It Girl" is serious about hanging with the big boys? News flash: Danica Patrick is skipping the Indianapolis 500 to race in the Coca-Cola 600 in May. That shows a serious level of engagement for Patrick, who has dabbled...Tags: Tony Stewart, Daytona 500, Coca-Cola Co., Speedway Motorsports Incorporated, Danica Patrick
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Waltrip gearing up to rewrite history
Michael Waltrip will make a historic run in this year's Daytona 500. He will make his 75th start on the fabled superspeedway — the most of any driver — on Feb. 26. He will drive the No. 40 Aaron's Dream Machine Toyota for Aaron Racing. "When...Tags: Daytona 500, Richard Petty, Danica Patrick, NASCAR, Auto Racing
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Childress wants Bowyer to stay put
Clint Bowyer remains the best free agent in NASCAR. So where is he going? Sticking with Richard Childress Racing, or jumping over to Michael Waltrip's team? Stay tuned. Childress is hanging onto hope that Bowyer stays put. "Honestly, we're still...Tags: Layoffs and Downsizing, Brian Vickers, Matt Kenseth, Austin Dillon, NASCAR
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From afterthought to Chase favorite
It has been an incredible run for Tony Stewart, who has risen from the ranks of a competitive afterthought to the driver to beat in the Chase for the Championship. Two victories in two weeks has much to do with that. "It's huge," Stewart said after...Tags: Tony Stewart, Brian Vickers, Matt Kenseth, Food Industry, NASCAR
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Last week, debt; this week sharks … what else is new?
The beginning of August is a strange time in America. Children become sick of the activities that their helicopter parents have forced them into, the attention span for Major League Baseball drops off — especially in Baltimore — before playoff...Tags: National Football Conference, Major League Baseball, Johns Hopkins University, Discovery Communications, Inc., Kim Kardashian
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Dale pales in comparison
Certainly there have been worse transactions in the history of sports. Take your pick: The Red Sox selling Babe Ruth so they could finance a Broadway musical. The Baltimore Colts forcibly dumping pouty Sanford rookie QB John Elway for Mark Hermann and...Tags: Babe Ruth, Dale Earnhardt, Jr., Tim Tebow, Broadway Theater, Auto Racing
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Martin, Patrick could be good fit
As Danica Patrick makes the transition from the open-wheel world to NASCAR nation, she will have an excellent mentor. Tony Stewart will be her team owner while she races a select number of Cup races. Another mentor couldn't hurt. Mark Martin, anybody?...Tags: Tony Stewart, Carl Edwards, Clubs and Associations, Danica Patrick, NASCAR
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Martin set to flip to 'next chapter'
Is Mark Martin ready to step down as a driver and shift his focus to the business side of stock-car racing? As an owner, perhaps? No, Martin says. Martin shot down rumors that he's interested in leaving Hendrick Motorsports to become an owner,...Tags: Daytona 500, Louisville Slugger, NASCAR, Auto Racing, Elections
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Hoff wins 200 free; Martin earns rare pole
American record-holder Katie Hoff won the 200-meter freestyle at the Austin (Texas) Grand Prix in 1 minute, 58.39 seconds. Hoff, of Towson, edged out Kara Lynn Joyce by more than a second. ... Mark Martin (187.045mph) claimed the pole for tomorrow's...Tags: Andy Roddick, United States, Toshiba Corporation, Katie Hoff, Honda Classic
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Menard claims pole at Daytona
Dale Earnhardt Inc. swept the front row in qualifying yesterday for tonight's Coke Zero 400 in Daytona Beach, Fla., and ended up with three drivers in the top eight spots. Paul Menard covered the 2 1/2 -mile Daytona International Speedway at 185.916...Tags: Major League Baseball, Field Hockey, Milwaukee Brewers, Jaromir Jagr, Cleveland Indians
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Dover offers more than the excitement of racing and slots
Special To The SunSlot machines and a speedway may be the best-known attractions in Dover, Del. But there's much more to do in the capital of the country's first state. Just about two hours from Baltimore, Dover offers a variety of museums as well as great restaurants...Tags: International Speedway Corp., Monsters (legendary creatures), Transportation, Auto Racing, World War II (1939-1945)
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NASCAR driver capsules -- May 31, 2012 - Part 2
ReutersPart 2 : continues.... worked together on the Nationwide Series). Jason and I, we worked really well together. It was seamless. He's trying to figure out exactly what Joey means when he says stuff. He's (Logano) a very bright individual and a good race...Tags: Marcos Ambrose, Car Tires, Coca-Cola Co., Track and Field, Kurt Busch
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