Overview
- Martin shared a 25-second video on X and wrote, “Some tracks never leave you,” as he noted his upcoming role leading the field to green at Darlington.
- His Darlington résumé includes two Southern 500 wins in Cup, eight victories in what is now the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, and two IROC triumphs.
- He finished his career with 96 wins across NASCAR’s three national series, including 40 in Cup, 49 in the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, and seven in Trucks.
- Darlington’s race weekend runs March 20–22 with Trucks Friday, the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Saturday, and the Goodyear 400 on Sunday, plus alumni appearances in the Fan Zone.
- EssentiallySports reports NASCAR approved YouTuber Cleetus McFarland for an O’Reilly Auto Parts Series start after an RCR test, a move Martin praised for drawing more fans.