Although the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series has its usual contenders of Tony Stewart, Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson, and Kyle Busch mixing it up for wins and points, there's been a particular rookie hailing from Hill Valley, Calif. who has caused quite a stir in the 2009 season.

That racing sensation is 40-year-old Marty McFly, known by his competitors as an eccentric, vest-clad "man boy" has been tearing it up on the tracks of the Cup circuit like child's play.

Driving for team owner and crew chief Emmett "Doc" Brown, the dynamic duo have been the talk of the garage area in the motorsports world.

Leading the championship chase in a season that includes 11 victories, including a sweep at Daytona International Speedway, McFly has put on quite a timeless performance for the championship and quite the mark on the championship contenders.

Needing to just virtually start in the next three races, this team has broken every label and expectation that comes with being an upstart in the big leagues of stock car racing.

"I mean, wow!" said Jeff Gordon, wiping the sweat from his face. "Unbelievable! Just completely amazing what these two have done to our sport and the points standings."

Exasperated for answers about the remarkable freshman driver, Gordon added, "This kid, I mean, guy, has been killing us all season long, especially in the corners. I swear his car just flies through them like he's running out of time."

Also singing praises for the Californian was Ryan Newman, who goes by the moniker of "Rocketman."

Once holding the reputation as NASCAR's speed demon on Fridays, the 31-year-old South Bend, Ind. native has watched possible pole positions fall by the wayside, riding shotgun on the outside row of each race.

Said the driver of the No. 39 U.S. Army/Haas Automotive Chevrolet, "Geez, when I thought I was setting speed records, here comes this old guy who looks like he's 17 and (he) is just making us look dumb.

His car doesn't even look all that aerodynamic either!"

When asked about McFly's vehicle, the 1985 Delorean, Newman, smiling but kicking a Gatorade bottle near the garage area at Daytona, said, "Don't look at me! I swear that McFly is the mathematical genius, not me. So much for that degree at Purdue."

However, Tony Stewart was not surprised with McFly's potential and talent, having watched him compete and set track records in the National Hot Rod Association ranks.

"When this kid goes, just watch out," Smoke said following Saturday night's Coke Zero 400. "I knew going into the last restart that he was going to make his move and sure enough, I see this gray car passing me on the outside.

McFly's the real deal, and we best watch out for him. I just can't believe we pass by one of the most hideous looking cars of all-time, as if these dump trucks we have are any prettier."

Even NASCAR on TNT color commentator Kyle Petty was flabbergasted, going as far as as posting this question last weekend on his Twitter:

"Twitterville, don't these two bear a striking resemblence to actors Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd?"

McFly laughs off any praises that come his way, as well as any accusations about their performances and identities, realizing that life wasn't so easy for them a long time ago.

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