Old Man wins ninth pole at Bristol, tying Cup Series track record...

[6 Shooter]

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Bristol Sharpie 500 Race Lineup​

BRISTOL, Tenn. -- Mark Martin is trying to give Brian Vickers, a driver half his age, a run for his money.

Turning a lap in 15.414 seconds (124.484 mph) Friday at Bristol Motor Speedway, Martin, 50, weathered a determined run from Greg Biffle (124.307 mph) to win his second pole of the season at the .533-mile short track and his fifth of the season overall.

The starting position is especially important to Martin in his quest to solidify a position in the Chase. Martin is 12th in the standings -- the last Chase-eligible spot -- 12 points ahead of Vickers, who has claimed a series-best six poles this season.

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[jrose7004]

He's an ageless wonder!

 

[vett boy]

I had tickets but at the last minute had to cancel my plans ad .In fact I had already left home and I was on the road when I got a phone call.ad

 

[6 Shooter]

The old man ends up 2nd, nice guys don't win to often...

Mark had opportunities to win last nights race and probably a few Cup Championships over the years if he'd drive/driven more like Jaws and the The Intimidator took em out back in the day!

But, RIR is not the way Mark's driven and earned respect of race-drivers and his fans over the years...

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L8TR - D

 

[ARKvette02]

That old man is in better shape than 90% of us!!!!!!:BOW:BOW:BOW

 

[6 Shooter]

ARK - That old man is younger than me!

L8TR - D

 

[jrose7004]

ARK - That old man is younger than me!

L8TR - D

Me too!;squint:

 

[ARKvette02]

Me too!;squint:

otfl:L LOL, Sorry guys I was just going by the thread title!!!!