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2007 included the expansion of US RaceTronics from a 1-car team to a 2-car operation. American Carl
Skerlong and Mexican driver David Garza joined the team to compete in the 12-race series Champ Car Atlantic Championship Series schedule. In Portland the team announced that it would become the
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Martinez had 10 top-10 finishes, 5 of those were top-3 finishes. He also garnered a pole position award at
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