# Former NASCAR driver discusses his new book "Never Lift"

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Podcast: [Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins](https://stenobird.com/podcast/charlotte-talks-with-mike-collins-6469304)
Published: 2026-09-15T16:24:37+00:00
Episode link: https://www.wfae.org/podcast/charlotte-talks-with-mike-collins/2026-09-15/former-nascar-driver-discusses-his-new-book-never-lift
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## Resource

NASCAR star Mark Martin rose from the small-town tracks of Arkansas to the speedways of NASCAR, carving a career out of consistency and precision. Now, Martin has written about his career, his time living in Charlotte, and his passion for racing. He joins us to discuss “Never Lift.”

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