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On This Day in NASCAR History….

Sunday, April 3, 2011 – On this day in history, Kevin Harvick stole the lead from Dale Earnhardt Jr. with four laps to go in the NASCAR Cup Series race at Martinsville Speedway to win the race. It was Harvick’s first and only career win at Martinsville Speedway in the NASCAR Cup Series. It was his 16th victory in his 49 win NASCAR Cup Series career.

Sunday, April 3, 1955 – On this day in history, NASCAR Hall of Famer Buck Baker started second but led every lap of the 160 lap NASCAR Cup Series race at North Wilkesboro Speedway (100%). It was his first of three victories on the season and 10th of his 46 NASCAR Cup Series win career.