‘Start/Finish’ series to kick off with Mark Martin on Aug. 16

NASCAR Hall of Famer Mark Martin will take center stage throughout August on the NASCAR Channel, with a collection of "Memory Lane" episodes leading into the premiere of a new full-length documentary celebrating his legendary career. "Start/Finish: Mark Martin" premieres Aug. 16 at 3:30 p.m. ET on the NASCAR Channel. The film launches the new "Start/Finish" documentary series, which goes inside the lives and careers of the legends who helped shape stock-car racing. Featuring archival footage and new commentary from Martin, the documentary traces his journey from dominating short tracks across the Midwest to becoming one of NASCAR's most accomplished drivers throughout the 1990s and 2000s. "Mark Martin's story embodies everything this series is meant to capture,” said John Dahl, senior vice president, original content, NASCAR. "Start/Finish combines intimate access, extensive archives and revealing conversations with the people who lived these moments to create a defining portrait. And what better way to launch the series than with one of the sport's greatest drivers." "I'm honored to share my story with NASCAR fans in a way that goes beyond the races and the statistics," Martin said. "Looking back on the highs, the challenges and the people who made the journey special gave me a new appreciation for the career I was fortunate enough to have. I hope fans come away with a deeper understanding of what the sport has meant to me." RELATED: Mark Martin through the years The Mark Martin documentary serves as the centerpiece of a month-long celebration that also includes a new season of "Memory Lane," a NASCAR Original Series featuring short-form introductions to classic race replays. In each episode, Martin revisits a defining race from his career, sharing personal memories, behind-the-scenes stories and insight into the victories, rivalries and milestones fans are about to watch. "Memory Lane" episodes in the schedule below air at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET on the NASCAR Channel. Each episode will also be available the following day on the NASCAR Classics YouTube channel. MORE: How to watch the NASCAR Channel 24/7

Mark Martin programming schedule:

• Aug. 4 -- 1986 Winchester 400
  • Martin reflects on his ASA career and partnership with longtime crew chief Jimmy Fennig.
• Aug. 5 -- 1989 AC Delco 500 at Rockingham
  • Martin looks back at his first NASCAR Cup Series victory.
• Aug. 6 -- 1990 Tyson Holly Farms 400 at North Wilkesboro
  • Martin revisits his door-to-door battle with Dale Earnhardt and explains why defeating the seven-time champion meant so much to him.
• Aug. 10 -- 1993 Southern 500 at Darlington
  • Martin reflects on his 1993 Darlington Southern 500 win, sharing the key moments and what the hard-fought win meant to him in one of the most memorable races of his career.
• Aug. 11 -- 1997 Winston 500 at Talladega
  • Martin reflects on his 1997 Winston 500 win at Talladega, sharing the unconventional strategy his team took in an effort to capture victory.
• Aug. 12 -- 2000 Alltel 200 at Rockingham
  • Martin reflects on his successful career in what is now the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series, highlighting his 2000 victory at Rockingham. He discusses the race, the competition, and why that win remains a standout moment.
• Aug. 13 -- 2009 Subway Fresh Fit 500 at Phoenix
  • Martin reflects on his 2009 Subway Fresh Fit 500 win at Phoenix, explaining why the victory meant so much to him at that time in his long career.
• Aug. 14 -- 2005, "The Rocking Chair"
  • Martin reflects on his original plan to retire in 2005 and why he decided to keep racing.
• Aug. 16 -- "Start/Finish: Mark Martin"
  • The premiere of the "Start/Finish" documentary series celebrates Martin's legendary career, tracing his journey from Midwest short tracks to NASCAR stardom through archival footage and new commentary.