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Gold standard: so what if Mark Martin never gets his Cup title? to many in the garage, he's still No. 1.(NASCAR)
Let's play word association, NASCAR style. Ready? Here goes:
I say, respected. You say ... Mark Martin. Good. Here's another. I say, loyal. You say ... Mark Martin. It's OK to have the same answer. We'll do one more. I say, champion. You say ...
You didn't say Mark Martin that time. Is that how Martin, one of the greatest drivers in NASCAR history, will be remembered? As one of the greatest drivers never to win a championship?
The numbers do not lie: 24 NASCAR Nextel Cup seasons with 35 Cup victories (17th all time), a record 47 Busch Series victories and five IROC championships. In 19 years of full-time Cup competition, Martin has finished outside the top 10 in points just four times.
But zero Cup championships.
Greatness and Ernie Banks at the same time.
But numbers don't tell a person's story, and Martin is not about to say much about himself. So to get a feel for this man who, at 47, is completing his final full season as a Cup driver, we went to others--friends, colleagues, competitors--asking them to paint a picture of Mark Martin.
- J-Mar Makes Most of Mark Martin's Name, Legacy.
- Magazine article from: Arkansas Business CHANEY, DON April 24, 2000 700+ words
MARK MARTIN NEVER wanted the family trucking business...When his father died in August 1998, Mark Martin inherited 25 percent of J-Mar. He bought...The main difference today is the use of Mark Martin's name to market the company, which...
- AAA to Become Primary Sponsor of Roush Racing's No. 6 Nextel Cup Ford; Mark...
- Press release article from: Business Wire October 27, 2005 700+ words
...In addition, veteran driver Mark Martin will extend his 'Salute To You...winning team of Roush Racing and Mark Martin. With the growing popularity of...just two weeks ago at Kansas. "Mark Martin has built a solid reputation as...
- WINN-DIXIE WILL SPONSOR ROUSH RACING/MARK MARTIN IN 1992
- Press release article from: PR Newswire November 25, 1991 700+ words
...DIXIE WILL SPONSOR ROUSH RACING/MARK MARTIN IN 1992 JACKSONVILLE, Fla...primary sponsor of the Roush Racing/Mark Martin Racing Ford Thunderbird in the...Mickey Clerc, Jack Roush and driver Mark Martin announced today. Mark Martin will...
- Valvoline, Mark Martin Announce $1 Million Partnership With Big Brothers Big...
- Press release article from: PR Newswire February 11, 1999 700+ words
...Valvoline Company and NASCAR superstar Mark Martin today announced the most ambitious...and a front-running driver like Mark Martin." Philadelphia-based Big Brothers...narrow the gap. "With the help of Mark Martin, and with the generous support...
- The Principal Financial Group to Celebrate Mark Martin's 700th NASCAR Cup Start...
- Press release article from: Business Wire February 20, 2008 700+ words
...Group([R])will celebrate Mark Martin's 700th career NASCAR Sprint...701 13. Mark Martin...sponsor, and the second year that Mark Martin races in the Principal Financial...
- Mark Martin's task is not easy with two races left.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
- Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service Brudenell, Mike November 7, 2002 700+ words
DETROIT _ Mark Martin had cut Tony Stewart's Winston Cup...but then was penalized for a spring. Martin trails by 112 points with two races left...Smith won't give up. He believes in Mark Martin. But he does admit it will be tough...
- Mark Martin: An army of one: Mark Martin is back at 48 but is driving in just...
- Newspaper article from: Orlando Sentinel (Orlando, FL) February 14, 2007 700+ words
...14--DAYTONA BEACH -- Twice Mark Martin tried walking away from Nextel Cup...behind the wheel. Then, just when Martin's Sunday stock-car experiences...contract up, his schedule too hectic, Martin left one of NASCAR's most successful...
- Mark Martin has a real shot at Chase, title
- Newspaper article from: Charleston Daily Mail Reid Spencer July 14, 2009 700+ words
...talking about a championship for Mark Martin. First things first -your driver...Hendrick said Saturday night, after Martin won his series-best fourth race...said we can win a championship with Mark Martin this year. We said that before...
