On the surface, they seem separated by so much more than just the 108 points that stand between them on the race track, but to hear them talk about each other, they have more in common than you think, writes David Caraviello.

School is almost out and Marty Snider gives his grades to the top 12.

Will win a record 12th national series title when season ends on Sunday.

The title is almost his, but No 48. has finished 40th in Miami before.
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