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Mark Martin

Mark Anthony Martin (born January 9, 1959), nicknamed "the Kid", is an American former stock car racing driver. He most notably drove the No. 6 Ford for Roush Racing for the majority of his career.

From 1989 to 2009, Martin recorded 40 Cup Series victories, 35 of which were achieved with Roush Racing. He is frequently cited as one of the most accomplished drivers to never win a NASCAR Cup Series championship, having finished second in the overall standings five times (1990, 1994, 1998, 2002 and 2009) and third on four occasions.

Recognized for his longevity and consistent performance, Martin remained competitive into his early 50s, placing second in the 2009 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series standings at the age of 50. Martin also failed to win the Daytona 500 during his career despite coming close on numerous occasions.

Although considered a strong contender in multiple seasons, Martin did not secure a victory in the Daytona 500, despite several close attempts. In the Xfinity Series (formerly the Busch Series), he ranks second in all-time wins with 49. He also earned five International Race of Champions IROC titles and recorded thirteen race wins in the series, the highest total in its history. Martin is the final driver born in the 1950s to win a NASCAR Cup Series race. Provided by Wikipedia