Mark Martin Dominates Atlanta for Third Straight Win in 1997

Mark Martin controlled Atlanta Motor Speedway on March 8, 1997, leading 135 of 197 laps in the Stihl Outdoor Power Tools 300. His No. 60 Ford beat Elton Sawyer by 3.536 seconds for Martin’s third straight Busch Series victory. The caution free race featured 16 lead changes among seven drivers. Martin’s 151.750 mph average set an event record. Were you there? What do you remember most about it? #MarkMartin #NASCAR #BuschSeries #AtlantaMotorSpeedway #NASCARHistory