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Final scheduled NASCAR race for Martin:

Final scheduled NASCAR race for Martin:

November 15, 2013
The Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead will be #14-Mark Martin s last scheduled Sprint Cup race. The first of what will be 882 career Sprint Cup starts came on April 5, 1981 at North Wilkesboro Speedway. He started fifth and finished 27th in a Bud Reeder-owned Pontiac.
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Sad News – Hal Needham:

Sad News – Hal Needham:

October 26, 2013
Hal Needham, longtime stuntman and director of 'Smokey and the Bandit" and 'Cannonball Run" for Burt Reynolds, died Friday

Sad News – Hal Needham:

Sad News – Hal Needham:

October 26, 2013
Hal Needham, longtime stuntman and director of 'Smokey and the Bandit" and 'Cannonball Run" for Burt Reynolds, died Friday in Los Angeles after a short battle with cancer, his manager confirmed. He was 82.( Varity ) Needham was a co-owner of a Winston Cup team with
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Carrier to guide Kennedy for TSM:

Carrier to guide Kennedy for TSM:

August 19, 2013
Turner Scott Motorsports announced today that the team has named Chris Carrier as crew chief of the teams fourth NASCAR

Carrier to guide Kennedy for TSM:

Carrier to guide Kennedy for TSM:

August 19, 2013
Turner Scott Motorsports announced today that the team has named Chris Carrier as crew chief of the teams fourth NASCAR Camping World Truck Series entry. Carrier, a NASCAR Sprint Cup, Nationwide and NCWTS veteran, has served as crew chief for 329 events throughout
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NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2014 to be announced today:

NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2014 to be announced today:

May 22, 2013
The NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2014 will be announced Wednesday, May 22 at 6:00pm/et following a vote by the 54-member
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2012 NASCAR Rookie of the Year

2012 NASCAR Rookie of the Year

November 18, 2012
2012 Sunoco Sprint Cup Rookie of the Year Rules & Standings
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At Martinsville Speedway:

At Martinsville Speedway:

October 23, 2012
* Opened in September 1947 by H. Clay Earles, Martinsville, originally a dirt track, is one of the oldest continuously-operating
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News & Notes at Talladega Superspeedway:

News & Notes at Talladega Superspeedway:

October 2, 2012
* Construction began on what was then known as the Alabama International Motor Speedway on May 23, 1968. * The first NASCAR
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The Numbers for The Federated Auto Parts 400:

The Numbers for The Federated Auto Parts 400:

September 8, 2012
1 - fewest cautions (three times, most recent, 3/1/70) 1 - fewest cars on lead lap at finish (22 times, most recent 10/12
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Former Cup Team Owner to be awarded:

Former Cup Team Owner to be awarded:

September 7, 2012
The Board of Governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences voted to present Honorary Governor Award to stunt
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Martin wins pole at Michigan:

Martin wins pole at Michigan:

August 17, 2012
#55-Mark Martin won the pole for the Pure Michigan 400 Sprint Cup Series race at Michigan International Speedway with a
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Sad News – Hinky Eanes:

Sad News – Hinky Eanes:

July 31, 2012
Henry 'Hinky' Lee Eanes, Jr., 64, of 112 Ridgeway Drive, Danville, VA died Sunday, July 29, 2012 at 5:19 a.m. in Wake Forest
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At Michigan International Speedway:

At Michigan International Speedway:

June 12, 2012
* Michigan International Speedway sits on more than 1,400 acres in the 'Irish Hills' of Southeastern Michigan. Ground-breaking
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At Pocono Raceway:

At Pocono Raceway:

June 5, 2012
* Opened in 1968 as a three-quarter-mile track, Pocono Raceway held the first race on the 2.5-mile track in 1971. * The