Gustafson has been highly successful, putting both Kyle Bush and Casey Mears in Victory Lane.
Could 2009 be Martin’s year?
Certainly, joining superpower HMS could prove so.
Martin still has room in the trophy case for the one trophy that has eluded him all these years—the Spring Cup.
The ’09 season will also be his best chance to do so.
Martin is thought of as the best (and most deserving) racer without a championship.
Although he doesn’t have the trophy in his living room, Martin has already proven he is a champion.
He is an old-school racer who races everyone clean and doesn’t bump people out of the way to win a race. Instead he lurks there behind a driver until he can pass them cleanly.
Martin has also been instrumental in developing racers such as Matt Kenseth, Jeff Burton, Smith and most recently, Almirola.
Martin’s never been one to block a competitor from taking the lead and after a victory you won’t see him do a back-flip or a snow-angel or even climb a fence.
In fact, he doesn’t even do burnouts; instead he just reports to Victory Lane and celebrates like a true winner.
Martin knows that he isn’t the only one who contributes to the team’s victory. He knows it’s a team effort and makes sure he celebrates with his crew.
Martin was born in Batesville, Ark., where he owns both Mark Martin Chevy and Mark Martin Ford.
He now resides in Daytona Beach, Fl., with his wife and five children.
His most known child is his son Matt, who has raced in the Whelen Modified Series and shouldn’t have trouble getting a ride in NASCAR when he turns 18.
This year, Martin has a fair chance to bring home a trophy from Daytona, and even the Cup championship.
So here’s to Marin and the No. 5 crew…Go get it boys!
I would like to wish you luck at Daytona next month and to bringing home the Cup championship.
Martin may not have the trophy, but he’s a champion already.
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