Before the Green: M'ville

Subway 500 at Martinsville Speedway (1 p.m. ET Sun., ABC)

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Preview
Considering Jeff Gordon and Jimmie Johnson have dominated Martinsville, Sunday proves to be a crucial stop for Clint Bowyer and Tony Stewart.
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Fantasy Preview
Pick a Hendrick driver, any Hendrick driver. Problem is, that can be costly. And at Martinsville, loading up on dark horses can be a risky decision.
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Track Smack
If it comes down to the 24 and 48 at Martinsville this time, how much harder will Jeff try to move Jimmie? The writers weigh in on the title bout.
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By the Numbers
Several of today's top drivers stumbled upon Martinsville's crankiness before getting Lady Luck back on their sides at the half-mile.
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Shop Talk
All the Loop Data points to Jeff Gordon and Jimmie Johnson to be up front at Martinsville. But on average, Tony Stewart has been right there with them.
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Inside the Garage
Crew chief Larry Carter admits it was difficult for the No. 26 team to miss the Chase, but he says he's seen vast improvements this season.
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Inside the Halls of Petty
It's no secret that Petty Enterprises and Martinsville Speedway go way back. It's been the most successful track for the team that hopes to rekindle the past.
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Head2Head
Jeff Gordon is sitting on 81 victories. But can he catch David Pearson for second on the all-time list? Mark Aumann and Duane Cross debate.
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Where's Juan?
Who says Juan Montoya would struggle at short tracks. In his last Martinsville visit he came home 16th, and this time he has the same chassis.
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Travel Log
From the very root of the sport's conception to the brainchild of a once synonymous sponsor, Martinsville sings the tune of NASCAR's history.
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