Martin Back in Top 12; Tied Atop Bonus Points Lead
Mark Martin continues his revival at Hendrick Motorsports, fresh off his third victory of 2009 (last Sunday at Michigan). The win vaulted him back in the top 12 in the series standings – and back into Chase eligibility.

Martin is now eighth heading to Infineon, a gain of five spots.

His three wins thus far are the most since he won seven races in 1998. It also ties him with Kyle Busch for the most wins this season; again, crucial because of the 10 bonus points Chase-eligible drivers receive for each win, for Chase seeding purposes.

One more win and he’ll tie Harry Gant’s single-season mark of four victories for a driver older than 50.

Martin’s no road-course slouch, either. He’s won once at Infineon (1997) and three times at Watkins Glen International, the other road course on the series schedule.