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HAMPTON, Ga. (AP) -- Mark Martin was bubbling with enthusiasm Sunday after his fourth straight top 10 finish since leaving longtime employer Jack Roush for Ginn Racing.
In past seasons, there would be considerable speculation about the four-time NASCAR Nextel Cup points runner-up finally winning that elusive championship.
Not this year.
Despite the best start of his long career and being in the points lead, Martin confirmed Sunday that he will sit out the races next week at Bristol and the following week at Martinsville, ending a string of 621 consecutive starts.
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He will probably drop down to about 15th or so in the points.