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- ↑ Martin Pedroza's biography Archived 2012-03-23 at the Wayback Machine NTRA, accessed July 13, 2011.
- ↑ Oak Tree Racing Association 2010 Media Guide, p. 21
- ↑ "Pedroza wins seven twice in three days" Archived 2012-03-23 at the Wayback Machine NTRA article September 8, 2008, accessed July 13, 2011.
- ↑ longtime agent to Martin Pedroza
- ↑ Fairplex Park Newsroom - September 27, 2010 Archived September 28, 2011, at the Wayback Machine