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Mark Martin's startling revelation: 'Felt awkward about attending a race'

Mark Martin made a startling revelation on Saturday.

Martin, a three-decade veteran of NASCAR racing, a driver who drew wide respect from fans and peers throughout his career, hasn't been at a racetrack since he retired from the sport after the 2013 Sprint Cup season finale.

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Why? Because he didn't feel like he belonged there.

"I didn't really feel like I had a place," he said. "When I drove a racecar there was a place for me here.