NASCAR Cup Series

Martin sets new standard for older athletes

Published May. 13, 2009 10:36 p.m. ET

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As Mark Martin sped toward the checkered flag at Darlington Raceway Saturday night, he left four NASCAR superstars in his wake.

Jimmie Johnson, Tony Stewart, Ryan Newman and Jeff Gordon, who finished second through fifth, have combined to win 160 Cup races, nine Cup championships and five Daytona 500s.