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Mark Martin Museum & Gift Shop: Explore NASCAR Legend's Storied Career

Mark Martin Museum & Gift Shop: Explore NASCAR Legend s Storied Career

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Batesville native and racing legend Mark Martin is notably one of the top drivers to ever have participated in NASCAR. Starting from the local dirt track in 1974 and inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2017, Mark has accumulated hundreds of trophies and accolades during his 40 years of driving. The museum offers visitors the chance to learn how his dream career all started. With interactive video monitors and eight of his race cars on display, you’ll hear the stories about what each car meant to Mark and his teammates who helped build them. See actual race notebooks, news articles and photos, safety gear and more than 100 trophies on exhibit. We’re open Monday – Saturday. Admission is free and genuine autographed merchandise is available in the gift shop.
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