On April 18, 2009, Mark Martin became the oldest driver ever to win a Sprint Cup race at the Phoenix International Raceway. He was age 50 at the time of the race. Martin started the race in the pole position and led 157 out of 312 laps. It was the 36th victory of his career.Auto Racing Daily: Phoenix International Raceway Results (April 19, 2009)

1. Born: January 9, 1959ESPN.com: Mark Matin
2. Birthplace: Batesville, ArkansasESPN.com: Mark Matin
3. Sponsors: Kellogg's, CarquestNASCAR.com: Mark Martin
4. Car manufacturer: ChevroletNASCAR.com: Mark Martin
5. Car owner: Mary HendrickNASCAR.com: Mark Martin
6. Team: Hendrick MotorsportsNASCAR.com: Mark Martin
7. Crew chief: Alan GustafsonNASCAR.com: Mark Martin
8. NEXTEL Cup Titles: 0 (2nd 4 times)
9. Career wins: 36 (2008)
10. Top tens: 391 (2009)
11. Poles won: 42 (2009)

• 2005: Banquet 400
• 2005: NASCAR Nextel All-Star Challenge
• 2004: MBNA 400 A Salute to Heroes
• 2003: Coca-Cola 600
• 2000: Advance Auto Parts 500
• 1999: Subway 400
• 1999: Budweiser Shootout
• 1998: UAW-GM Quality 500
• 1998: MBNA America 400
• 1998: Sharpie 500
• 1998: DHL 400
• 1998: NASCAR Nextel All-Star Challenge
• 1998: Auto Club 500
• 1998: Samsung/RadioShack 500
• 1998: UAW-DaimlerChrysler 400
• 1997: MBNA America 400
• 1997: GFS Marketplace 400
• 1997: Aaron's 499
• 1997: Dodge/Save Mart 350
• 1995: UAW-GM Quality 500
• 1995: Tyson Holly Farms 400
• 1995: Sirius at The Glen
• 1995: Aaron's 499
• 1994: Bass Pro Shops MBNA 500
• 1994: Sirius at The Glen
• 1993: Checker Auto Parts 500
• 1993: Mountain Dew Southern 500
• 1993: Sharpie 500
• 1993: GFS Marketplace 400
• 1993: Sirius at The Glen
• 1992: UAW-GM Quality 500
• 1992: Advance Auto Parts 500
• 1991: Bass Pro Shops MBNA 500
• 1990: Tyson Holly Farms 400
• 1990: GFS Marketplace 400
• 1990: Chevy American Revolution 400
• 1989: Pop Secret Microwave Popcorn 400
• 2009: Subway Fresh Fit 500

"Mark is as good as anybody on the racetrack. When you compare drivers, he's as complete of a driver as anybody on the track and as good as anybody else on the track...he's such a good, positive person. He's a great role model, hes a great leader...he's one of the most down-to-earth, appreciative people I've been around."—Alan Gustafson, crew chiefESPN.com: Mark Martin