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4 Interesting Facts Every Las Vegas Sports Fan Should Know — #2 The first NASCAR race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway was won by Mark Martin in 1998

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4 Interesting Facts Every Las Vegas Sports Fan Should Know

#2 The first NASCAR race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway was won by Mark Martin in 1998

Collage of Mark Martin in racing suits and caps above a blue and white No. 6 Valvoline race car. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jrg861gqm8

It's no secret that the Las Vegas Motor Speedway is one of the most beloved tracks in NASCAR. The first race at the track was in 1998 when Mark Martin won the inaugural event. Not only was it a big win for Mark Martin, but it was the start of three consecutive wins for Ford.

Las Vegas continues to be a beloved race on the Cup Series schedule. 

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