Roush-Fenway Racing makes milestone start at historic Martinsville Speedway
Matt Kenseth has 462 Cup starts and 24 wins Credit: Katy Lindamood/Skirts and Scuffs |
Martinsville is a track full of history. From the early days of NASCAR to the modern era, the Paperclip has been the one constant on the schedule. For 65 years the half-mile oval has been bringing fans to their feet and drivers to tears, some in frustration and others in pure joy. In a day and age where everything is being repaved and reconfigured, Martinsville is the same as it's always been: treacherous and unforgiving. That doesn't keep drivers and fans from enjoying the action-packed racing within the close confines of those curbed corners. Martinsville is special. It always has been and always will be.
Given the rich history of Martinsville, it's only fitting that one of the most successful teams in all of racing will reach a monumental milestone this weekend. For the last 25 years Roush-Fenway Racing has been racking up wins - and the starts needed to score the wins. From the first start in 1988 with driver Mark Martin to today's stable, the organization has developed young drivers into determined men with one goal in sight - winning the Sprint Cup Series title.
Carl Edwards has 297 Cup starts and 19 wins Credit: Katy Lindamood/Skirts and Scuffs |
The team boasts an impressive resume of two Sprint Cup Series titles along with 130 wins dating back to Martin's first victory at Rockingham in 1989. The 3000th start will be credited to the driver who takes the green flag first.
Greg Biffle has 356 Cup starts for Roush with 18 wins Credit: Katy Lindamood/Skirts and Scuffs |
So when you sit down in front of the television or climb the bleachers at the track to watch the Tums Fast Relief 500, remember you are watching history in the making - not only for Martinsville Speedway, but for one of the most successful organizations to ever compete.
That's something we can all appreciate.
That's something we can all appreciate.
Roush-Fenway Racing makes milestone start at historic Martinsville Speedway
Reviewed by Katy Lindamood
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Sunday, October 28, 2012
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