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Social Roundup: #ThrowbackThursday: Hall of Fame edition

By Daniel McFadinJan 19, 2017, 6:14 PM EDT

It’s the eve of one of the biggest nights in the lives of five men.

Tomorrow at 8 p.m. ET on NBCSN, Mark Martin, Rick Hendrick, Richard Childress and the late Benny Parsons and Raymond Parks will be inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame.

The five men represent the eighth class to be inducted into the museum since it opened in 2010.

During the week leading up to the ceremony, social media has been filled with tributes to the lives and careers of the group. Here’s a look at just a few of those tributes for each person

Mark Martin

#SalutetoMark @markmartin's 02 Jolly Rancher Buick from 1982 at @CLTMotorSpdwy pic.twitter.com/zv4RycYsmj

— Scott (@TBayneDiehards6) January 19, 2017

56 starts at Richmond for @markmartin:

Top-5 finishes: 18
Top-10 finishes: 31
Poles: 5
Wins: 1 (1990)#SaluteToMark #NASCARHOF pic.twitter.com/KXsraT1j7W

— Richmond Raceway (@RIRInsider) January 18, 2017

#SalutetoMark @markmartin and his 1992 @roushfenway Valvoline crew led by Steve Hmiel won 2 events that season and finished 6th in points pic.twitter.com/1PMqzzvSkh

— Scott (@TBayneDiehards6) January 19, 2017

#TBT Mark Martin at the first Goodyear tire test here in 1996. #SalutetoMark pic.twitter.com/tzio8glLD1

— Texas Motor Speedway (@TXMotorSpeedway) January 19, 2017

2 @NASCARHall of Famers. 1 great moment.@markmartin & Rick Hendrick celebrate a win here in 2009. They'll both be enshrined tomorrow. #TBT pic.twitter.com/oRaGZiOgBi

— Chicagoland Speedway (@ChicagolndSpdwy) January 19, 2017

The highlight of this look through Martin’s career involves Hollywood. Thanks to Roush Fenway Racing’s Twitter account you can now relive Martin’s cameo appearance in a 1999 episode of Baywatch called “Baywatch Grand Prix.”

Martin doesn’t have any lines, but he makes his presence felt.

#SaluteToMark – Only @markmartin would dare Hassle the Hoff! #NASCARHOF pic.twitter.com/f8woG8XBx8

— Roush Fenway Racing (@roushfenway) January 19, 2017

Rick Hendrick

February 19, 1989: @AllWaltrip kicks off 1989 NASCAR Cup Series season with a win in the 31st annual #Daytona500. 🏆#NASCARHOF pic.twitter.com/JP9L1kEDtc

— Hendrick Motorsports (@TeamHendrick) January 17, 2017

April 17, 1994: Terry Labonte wins at North Wilkesboro Speedway, marking his first win for Hendrick Motorsports. 🏁#NASCARHOF pic.twitter.com/9LY6hDLZKJ

— Hendrick Motorsports (@TeamHendrick) January 17, 2017

Find out what some men from the '90s have to say about Rick Hendrick's induction into the #NASCARHOF.

🗣: https://t.co/KHNSRmyvdH pic.twitter.com/EhlS1jCZyx

— Hendrick Motorsports (@TeamHendrick) January 18, 2017

.@JeffGordonWeb celebrates with team owner Rick Hendrick in 2005 after his third DAYTONA 500 win. #tbt pic.twitter.com/Te9B1JfoI6

— Daytona IntlSpeedway (@DISupdates) February 5, 2015

#RickHendrick rides along w' @JimmieJohnson after he wins #AllStarRace 2012. #TBT #nascarthrowbackthursday pic.twitter.com/knfAxyKxPn

— Perry Solomon (@PerryJSolomon) May 15, 2015

August 6, 1994: @JeffGordonWeb wins the inaugural #Brickyard400 @IMS. 👍🏆#NASCARHOF pic.twitter.com/PZBOu7MRPI

— Hendrick Motorsports (@TeamHendrick) January 17, 2017

Richard Childress

42 years ago today, Richard Childress finished 11th in the 1975 Winston Western 500 @ Riverside. pic.twitter.com/IrfyzdpN5V

— Andrew (@Basso488) January 19, 2017

Richard Childress is LIVE on #TMDNASCAR looking back on @RCRracing's first win #TBT @TooToughToTame pic.twitter.com/IRXdYj9mcR

— SiriusXM NASCAR (@SiriusXMNASCAR) September 1, 2016

Did you hear? @RCRracing's Richard Childress was named to the #NASCARHOF class of 2017. Congrats, Richard! #TBT pic.twitter.com/8FGeoKGVRH

— WIX Filters (@WIXFilters) May 26, 2016

#TBT Sometimes, all you need is some help from your friends. Take Richard Childress and Cale Yarborough, for example pic.twitter.com/iyyeiYeghw

— AtlantaMotorSpeedway (@amsupdates) October 15, 2015

Check out a young @austindillon3 with @tydillon, Richard Childress, and of course the No. 3! #TBT pic.twitter.com/GryEN6oJjy

— Cheer The 3 (@CheerThe3) January 30, 2014

#throwbackthursday Bill Jordan, Dale Earnhardt, @TJ_Realtree & Richard Childress in Atlanta's Vict. Lane March 2000. pic.twitter.com/bPZW6iQKCB

— Realtree (@Realtree) June 5, 2014

Benny Parsons

Benny Parsons behind the mic for our inaugural 2001 Tropicana 400.

A legend on track & in the booth. Tomorrow, he enters @NASCARHall. #TBT pic.twitter.com/Ta64o6QqUI

— Chicagoland Speedway (@ChicagolndSpdwy) January 19, 2017

#TBT a patient Benny Parsons awaits fuel and new @goodyear tires during the 1976 @NASCAR Winston Cup race. pic.twitter.com/c0SiLNuqUR

— Goodyear Racing (@GoodyearRacing) January 5, 2017

#TBT 10/21/1973: NHOF inductee Benny Parsons wrecks his car on lap 13, but w/ help of other team crews, still clinches the Cup Championship pic.twitter.com/pqDcQbj4Cl

— NASCAR Hall of Fame (@NASCARHall) October 20, 2016

1973 saw the late Benny Parsons collect his lone season win at BMS en route to the series championship. #TBT #NASCAR pic.twitter.com/HK3myhX47j

— BristolMotorSpeedway (@BMSupdates) May 12, 2016

Raymond Parks

Raymond Parks' history comes alive with discovery of rare 1941 racing footage. #NASCAR –> https://t.co/5x2WZTCXIx pic.twitter.com/vGoHaIHwG6

— Zack Albert (@zack_albert) January 19, 2017

One of my fav memories during my time at @NASCARHall was having the honor to spend time with Raymond Parks. #NASCAR pic.twitter.com/z2YB1834vP

— Imani (@imanimarie) May 25, 2016

Announced today – NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2017 inductee: Raymond Parks pic.twitter.com/GKOwQ8sNXk

— Jim Campbell (@CampbellJim) May 25, 2016

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NASCAR community pays tribute to World of Outlaws driver killed in crash

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By Dustin LongJun 24, 2018, 2:00 PM EDT

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The NASCAR community paid tribute to World of Outlaws driver Jason Johnson, who died after a sprint car crash Saturday night at Beaver Dam (Wisconsin) Raceway.

Johnson crashed after a restart racing for the lead. Witnesses said that Johnson’s car flipped and went through billboards outside Turn 3, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

Johnson won the 2016 Knoxville Nationals. He finished sixth in the points last year in the World of Outlaws.

Won some races, and championships together. Jason was a great leader for his team and strong man for his family. He went about things his own way and was really fun to watch. Still praying for Bobbi Jaxx Phillip and the rest of the family. Racing is their life. RIP Jason!! pic.twitter.com/6tGfFKcDf1

— Ricky Stenhouse Jr. (@StenhouseJr) June 24, 2018

Life isn’t fair sometimes… Praying for Bobbi, Jaxx, friends and family of @JasonJohnsonRac. RIP Jason!

— Kyle Larson (@KyleLarsonRacin) June 24, 2018

Saddened to hear the news of another fellow racer losing his life. RIP Jason https://t.co/8tFw2YQv48

— Kyle Busch (@KyleBusch) June 24, 2018

When a racer loses his life, the world of motorsports across all disciplines takes notice and pays its respects. My heart goes out to Jason, his family, his friends, his competitors, and his fans. https://t.co/PWCjU61ffK

— Dale Earnhardt Jr. (@DaleJr) June 24, 2018

Please Pray for @JasonJohnsonRac family and the racing community. https://t.co/TRO5dvdqHh

— Michael McDowell (@Mc_Driver) June 24, 2018

RIP sir,
I didn’t know Jason, but that doesn’t matter. He was a racer & a pro at one of the highest levels. His death serves as a constant reminder of the dangers in Motorsport and the special nature of drivers who are willing to risk it all for love of the sport. #Godspeed https://t.co/hG6EFvfMYw

— Brad Keselowski (@keselowski) June 24, 2018

Didn’t know Jason, but it’s always tough to lose a racer. Thoughts and prayers with his family. pic.twitter.com/5kQlG1ENl4

— Alex Bowman (@AlexBowman88) June 24, 2018

I never knew Jason Johnson but I followed his career in the dirt racing world. We will be racing with a heavy heart today as we lost another member of the racing family. #Prayers

— Ty Dillon (@tydillon) June 24, 2018

Just so sad and heartbreaking to see this.. wishes and prayers to his family and friends.. just a tough reminder of how dangerous our passion can be.. https://t.co/v9pbnlzWNZ

— Elliott Sadler (@Elliott_Sadler) June 24, 2018

The racing world across all disciplines has lost one of our own……I didn’t personally know Jason Johnson @JasonJohnsonRac, but I do know the bond we all share as racers makes us family. My heart, thoughts, and prayers go out to his family as they navigate the days ahead 🙏🏼

— Daniel Hemric (@DanielHemric) June 24, 2018

Really saddened by the news this morning. I didn’t know @JasonJohnsonRac personally but only heard great things about him. His results showed he was an insanely good race car driver, but his legacy will be a great father and husband. Our thoughts and prayers to them today.

— Justin Allgaier (@J_Allgaier) June 24, 2018

Extremely saddened to wake up to the news of the passing of racer @JasonJohnsonRac. I don’t know Jason and I don’t follow dirt racing but after I saw him win the Knoxville nationals, I could take away that he was a badass race car driver who put it all on the line. #WheelMan

— Noah Gragson (@NoahGragson) June 24, 2018

So heartbreaking to wake up to the news of @JasonJohnsonRac passing. I did not know him personally but as a racing community and family we lost a true RACER. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones. 🙏

— Brett Moffitt (@Brett_Moffitt) June 24, 2018

A death in the racing community always puts a black cloud on everyones day. RIP Ragin Cajun https://t.co/uwgpHOuaB5

— Myatt Snider (@MyattSnider) June 24, 2018

Today’s Cup race at Sonoma: Start time, lineup and more

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By Dustin LongJun 24, 2018, 1:30 PM EDT

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There has been a different winner in each of the last nine Cup races at Sonoma Raceway, site of today’s Cup race. Those nine winners have been Kasey Kahne, Jimmie Johnson, Kurt Busch, Clint Bowyer, Martin Truex Jr., Carl Edwards, Kyle Busch, Tony Stewart and Kevin Harvick.

Will there be a 10th different winner at the road course?

Here is all the information for today’s race.

(All times are Eastern)

START: Olympic gold medalist Jonny Moseley will give the command to start engines at 3:01 p.m. The green flag is scheduled to wave at 3:13 p.m.

DISTANCE: The race is scheduled for 110 laps (218.9 miles) around the 1.99-mile road course.

STAGES: Stage 1 ends on Lap 25. Stage 2 ends on Lap 50.

PRERACE SCHEDULE: Garage opens at 10:30 a.m. Driver/crew chief meeting is at 1 p.m. Driver introductions are at 2:20 p.m.

NATIONAL ANTHEM: Broadway Under The Stars in Sonoma Valley, Transcendence’s Meggie Cansler will perform the anthem at 2:55 p.m.

TV/RADIO: Fox Sports 1 will broadcast the race beginning at 3 p.m. Coverage begins at 1:30 p.m. Performance Racing Network’s radio broadcast begins at 2 p.m. and also can be heard at goprn.com. SiriusXM NASCAR Radio will have PRN’s broadcast.

FORECAST: wunderground.com calls for a high of 80 degrees and a zero percent chance of rain at the start of the race.

LAST TIME: Kevin Harvick led the final 22 laps to win last year’s race. Clint Bowyer placed second. Brad Keselowski finished third.

STARTING LINEUP: Click here for full qualification results.

Staff picks for today’s Cup race at Sonoma

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By Dustin LongJun 24, 2018, 1:00 PM EDT

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Here’s a look at who the NBC Sports staff is picking to win today’s Cup race at Sonoma Raceway.

Nate Ryan

Martin Truex Jr. He probably had the best car at Sonoma last year; his team closes the deal this season.

Dustin Long

Kevin Harvick. No one can stop him on an oval or a road course.

Daniel McFadin

William Byron pulls off a shocking win in his first Cup race at Sonoma.

Dan Beaver

Jamie McMurray seesaws through the field, but gets track position in the closing laps.

Race results, Truck Series point standings after Gateway

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By Dan BeaverJun 24, 2018, 1:05 AM EDT

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Justin Haley survived two late-race restarts to win his first career Camping World Truck Series race in the Eaton 200 at Gateway Motorsports Park.

His victory was aided by a push into turn one by rookie Todd Gilliland, who finished second.

Johnny Sauter finished third to score his 10th top-five finish in 10 races.

Myatt Snider and Zane Smith rounded out the top five. Smith was making his first career Truck start.

Click here for complete results.

Johnny Sauter maintained his points lead with a third-place finish, extending the advantage to 73 points over Noah Gragson, who finished 10th.

Brett Moffitt is third in the standings and has two wins to his credit.

Grant Enfinger and Stewart Friesen round out the top five

Hayley climbed from eighth to sixth in the standings with his win, but more importantly that victory gets him a berth into the playoffs.

Click here for the complete points standings.