As things turned out, it was Hillin's only victory in 334 career NASCAR Premier Series races. The next winner in the No. 8 was none other than Dale Earnhardt Jr., who won his first Cup race at ...

“Martin was a true gentleman,” Hillin Jr. told NBC Sports. “I liked him a lot. I feel bad that I lost touch with him. “Martin will be remembered for somebody being a pioneer and coming over here and ...