Martin's success brings confidence to DEI (AP)

 
Dale Earnhardt Jr. posted consecutive top-five finishes once last season. Mark Martin accomplished that feat when he finished fifth and third in the past two races -- as a part-time, 49-year-old driver. [link]

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