Regan Smith Recalls High-Profile Cup Start 5 Years Ago in Bristol

It?s been five years since Regan Smith started his first Sprint Cup event, which came in the spring race at Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway.

His debut in NASCAR?s elite series was not only highly visible due to the circumstances surrounding the situation, but it was also filled with more pressure than any rookie would care to face.

Back in 2007 while affiliated with Ginn Racing, Smith was sharing the team?s Cup ride with Mark Martin, who was ranked No. 1 in driver points prior to the Bristol race.

Then the legend handed the steering wheel to the rookie for his first Cup start at one of the toughest tracks on the NASCAR circuit.

?Talk about pressure -- Mark had the points lead�going into Bristol�and here comes this rookie, following a legend and driving the top-ranked car on the circuit,? recalled Smith. ?But it turned out to be a great experience. We had a decent day -- I think we finished in the mid 20s�(25th). But we finished the race and that's always an accomp...

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