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Mark Martin to Lead Darlington Field as Honorary Pace Car Driver for Goodyear 400

The Hall of Famer returns to the track where he shares the all-time lead with 12 victories.

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.