[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 9269]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




       IN HONOR OF 2017 NASCAR HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE MARK MARTIN

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                          HON. RICHARD HUDSON

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 15, 2016

  Mr. HUDSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and congratulate the 
racing legend Mark Martin upon his induction into the eighth class of 
the NASCAR Hall of Fame.
  Ever since his early days it was clear that Mark Martin was born to 
race. At the age of 15 he won his first race at a local dirt track in 
Arkansas. In his very first season, he walked away with the state 
championship. Success followed him during every step of his journey 
which culminated in one of the most impressive careers in NASCAR 
history.
  Upon his retirement from driving, Mark Martin had amassed 96 total 
wins across NASCAR's three national series. His accomplishments also 
include five second place finishes in the championship standings and 56 
career poles. To say Mark Martin is a racing legend would be a gross 
understatement. A fierce competitor and true gentleman, Mr. Martin is 
the embodiment of racing and will now take his place among the greats 
in the NASCAR Hall of Fame.
  This year's class was selected by a comprehensive voting panel that 
included track owners, retired competitors, industry leaders, members 
of the media, and a nationwide fan vote. In total, a group of five was 
chosen to join the ranks of other NASCAR legends in the Hall of Fame. 
Mr. Martin is extremely deserving of this honor and will now be 
enshrined forever for his contributions to the sport.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me today in congratulating Mark Martin on 
his induction to the NASCAR Hall of Fame.

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