Angler of the Year visits NASCAR

Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year Aaron Martens puts down the fishing rod for a day and checks out a Nationwide Series race at the Charlotte Motor Speedway.

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Aaron Martens, 2013 Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year, recently attended the Dollar General 300, a NASCAR Nationwide Series race in Charlotte, N.C. Thanks to B.A.S.S.' partnership with Nationwide Insurance, Aaron received VIP access which provided an inside look at Nationwide's sponsorship of NASCAR.
Aaron Martens, 2013 Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year, recently attended the Dollar General 300, a NASCAR Nationwide Series race in Charlotte, N.C. Thanks to B.A.S.S.’ partnership with Nationwide Insurance, Aaron received VIP access which provided an inside look at Nationwide’s sponsorship of NASCAR.
Aaron has a HOT pass and is ready to go!
Aaron has a HOT pass and is ready to go!
And we're off to the Charlotte Motor Speedway.
And we’re off to the Charlotte Motor Speedway.
Local media interviews Aaron.
Local media interviews Aaron.
Aaron meets Austin Dillon in the driver's meeting. Nice hat, Austin!
Aaron meets Austin Dillon in the driver’s meeting. Nice hat, Austin!
Aaron talks to Sam Hornish, Jr.
Aaron talks to Sam Hornish, Jr.
Aaron raced a few laps on this simulator before the real race began.
Aaron raced a few laps on this simulator before the real race began.
Sorry, Aaron, this trophy isn't yours.
Sorry, Aaron, this trophy isn’t yours.
Aaron makes the smart decision to grab some dinner before the race starts.
Aaron makes the smart decision to grab some dinner before the race starts.
Last minute preps in Pit Row.
Last minute preps in Pit Row.
Even though this isn't an Elite Series event, fans find Aaron to talk fishing.
Even though this isn’t an Elite Series event, fans find Aaron to talk fishing.
Aaron takes a lap around the track in the back of a Toyota.
Aaron takes a lap around the track in the back of a Toyota.
The race is ready to begin.
The race is ready to begin.
<p>Aaron congratulates Kyle Busch, winner of the Dollar General 300 Nationwide Series race.<br /> Nationwide is the exclusive auto, home and powersports insurance carrier of choice for Bassmaster.<br /> You can receive special discounts on insurance just for being a B.A.S.S. member. <a href=
Aaron congratulates Kyle Busch, winner of the Dollar General 300 Nationwide Series race.
Nationwide is the exclusive auto, home and powersports insurance carrier of choice for Bassmaster.
You can receive special discounts on insurance just for being a B.A.S.S. member. Learn more about how you could save through our partnership with Nationwide.