Mark Martin Article Archive

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    • Between October 29, 2009 and November 29, 2009

  1. Five Drivers That Can Keep Jimmie Johnson From Five In A Row

    Jimmie Johnson's drive for five is alive. He has won the last four straight championships with crew chief Chad Knaus on his pitbox. But here are some drivers that can stop Johnson from further making a mockery of the Sprint Cup series...

    Misan Akuya Written by Misan Akuya about 2 days ago 65 reads 4 comments

  2. Mark Martin: A Piece of NASCAR History Missed

    This weekend in Homestead, history was made. Jimmie Johnson won his fourth championship in a row. Hendrick Motorsports accomplished the first one-two-three points finish in the history of the sport...

    Roberta Cowan Written by Roberta Cowan about 5 days ago 94 reads 12 comments

  3. What Drivers Will Step Up In 2010?

    It is official Jimmie Johnson has won the 2009 Sprint Cup championship.  In doing so he as achieved even more greatness with becoming the first driver to win 4 in a row in the NASCAR Sprint Cup series or any series for that matter...

    Misan Akuya Written by Misan Akuya about 6 days ago 26 reads 0 comments

  4. Did ESPN Finally Learn Or Was The Racing Actually Better?

    The Ford 400 is in the books and Jimmie Johnson is the 4-time champion.  I haven't commented on this achievement and will save that for another column.  I want to talk about the race that was the Ford 400...

    Josh Corder Written by Josh Corder about 6 days ago 43 reads 2 comments

  5. Dustin Off the Final Race: Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway

    It will be a bitter-sweet feeling for everyone in the NASCAR community as this Sunday, the 2009 season will come to a close. All the miles, all the finishes, and all the stories during the 36-race season end at Homestead-Miami Speedway...

    Dustin Parks Written by Dustin Parks about 8 days ago 63 reads 2 comments

  6. "Kyle [Busch] Got a Lot Of the Credit" Says Mark Martin About No.5 Team

    When Mark Martin announced in July of 2008 that he would be retuning full-time in 2009 with Hendrick Motorsports, he said it was because he didn’t want to regret never getting the chance to drive one of Rick Hendrick’s cars...

    Kelly Crandall Written by Kelly Crandall about 9 days ago 188 reads 7 comments

  7. NSCS Homestead Preview: It Isn't over Until It's over for Johnson

    While it appears the 108-point lead Jimmie Johnson has accrued over his teammate Mark Martin will suffice for a history-making ceremony after Homestead-Miami Speedway, it isn't over 'til it's over...

    Kyle Ocker Written by Kyle Ocker about 10 days ago 20 reads 0 comments

  8. Chasin' Dreams at Phoenix International Raceway

    As many of you know, last weekend I was fortunate enough to attend Phoenix International Raceway.  Not only was I able to attend the race, but the credentials I was able to obtain from B/R allowed me to see some pretty amazing things...

    Brad Vipperman Written by Brad Vipperman about 11 days ago 24 reads 4 comments

  9. Does Mark Martin Need To Dump the "Mr. Nice Guy" Personality?

    With two races left to decide the 2009 Sprint cup champion, this is not the time for Mark Martin, who is close enough to dethrone the champion, to sit back and wait on fate to decide his final destiny...

    Sal Sigala Jr. Written by Sal Sigala Jr. about 14 days ago 58 reads 2 comments

  10. Top 5 Picks For Checker O'Reilly 500

    5th Place:Martin Truex Jr.  Martin Truex Jr started his 2nd to last weekend as the driver of the 1 car at Earnhardt Ganassi racing with winning the pole for Sunday's Checker O'Reilly 500 at Phoenix...

    Misan Akuya Written by Misan Akuya about 14 days ago 53 reads 0 comments

  11. Phoenix Happy Hour: Johnson and Martin Can't Shake Each Other

    Any thoughts of Jimmie Johnson having any lingering affects from last weeks disastrous finish at Texas were quickly put to rest during Saturday’s Final Phoenix Practice in preparation for Sunday’s Checker O’Reilly Auto Parts 500...

    McCord Roberts Written by McCord Roberts about 14 days ago 111 reads 8 comments

  12. News, Notes, and Wild Rides at Phoenix International Raceway

    The weather is starting to get cooler here in Phoenix.  The relentless summer heat that lasted through October this year has finally seemed to give way to the inevitable winter season...

    Brad Vipperman Written by Brad Vipperman about 15 days ago 189 reads 7 comments

  13. Juan Pablo Montoya: Are The Words " Sorry Juan" Getting Old?

    Mark Martin blocks Juan from a win in the first race of the chase at Loudon, well is okay , Martin is a good guy, I'm sure he's sorry! Mark Martin jacks Juan’s rear panel at Lowes after No...

    al asifyouknow Written by al asifyouknow about 15 days ago 243 reads 7 comments

  14. Dustin' Off the Next Race: Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix

    After everything that unfolded at Texas last weekend, this coming Sunday's race at Phoenix has taken on a very different tone. Many thought that Jimmie Johnson would possibly wrap up the championship a week early...

    Dustin Parks Written by Dustin Parks about 16 days ago 73 reads 4 comments

  15. Creature Vs. Creature Writers Pool: Picks For Phoenix

      All eyes will be on the Phoenix International Raceway and two cars this weekend in the Checker O’Reilly Auto Parts 500...

    Kelly Crandall Written by Kelly Crandall about 16 days ago 58 reads 0 comments

  16. Phoenix Could Be Mark Martin's Final Championship Chance Ever

    As Jimmie Johnson’s car was careening across the track at Texas, Mark Martin fans were already re-calculating how this turn of events could renew his championship hopes...

    David Yeazell Written by David Yeazell about 17 days ago 270 reads 4 comments

  17. NASCAR Veterans Face Thin Ice in Downturn: Today's Racing, Part Two

    While NASCAR nation has celebrated veteran drivers like Mark Martin and Ron Hornaday Jr. throughout the 2009 season, these drivers continue to be more the exception than the rule, especially in trying economic times...

    Janelle Jalbert Written by Janelle Jalbert about 17 days ago 281 reads 6 comments

  18. Mark Martin Can Win It All

    Going into Texas Mark Martin was 184 points behind Jimmie Johnson looking like he was once again to be a bridesmaid for the 5th time in his career. But the unthinkable happened...

    Misan Akuya Written by Misan Akuya about 19 days ago 72 reads 3 comments

  19. Martin Poised for Fifth Chance to Win his First Sprint Cup Championship

    Throughout his career, NASCAR driver Mark Martin, of the No. 5 Kellogg's/Carquest Chevrolet and Hendrick Motorsports, has had more than his fair share of disappointments...

    Sal Sigala Jr. Written by Sal Sigala Jr. about 19 days ago 163 reads 6 comments

  20. Martin Realistic After Johnson's Debacle at Texas

    Despite gaining 111 points on defending champion Jimmie Johnson in Sprint Cup points after the Dickies 500 at Texas, Mark Martin isn't expecting his Hendrick Motorsports teammate to gift-wrap the title based on one poor performance...

    Christopher Leone Written by Christopher Leone about 19 days ago 68 reads 0 comments

  21. Jimmie Johnson, Kyle Busch, and Mark Martin: As the Wheel Turns in Texas

    Jimmie Johnson mistakenly decides to race. Hendrick Motor Sports makes it clear who it wants as champion, and it’s a different race, same result, for Kyle Busch...

    David Yeazell Written by David Yeazell about 19 days ago 213 reads 11 comments

  22. How Do Mark Martin and Jeff Gordon Beat Jimmie Johnson When They Help Him?

    Hendrick Motorsports owner Rick Hendrick and his drivers have always prided themselves on how well everyone works together. Teamwork and team cooperation between all four cars is a major part of working for the best team in NASCAR...

    Kelly Crandall Written by Kelly Crandall about 20 days ago 856 reads 26 comments

  23. Dickies 500 Brings Competition Back to the Chase

    Sunday's Dickies 500 at Texas Motor Speedway reintroduced something to the Chase for the Sprint Cup that has been sorely lacking for the past few races: competition...

    Sean Costello Written by Sean Costello about 20 days ago 28 reads 0 comments

  24. Jimmie Johnson: The Sharks Can Smell the Blood in the Water!

    No I don’t mean other drivers; I’m talking about you, the fans. I could swear I felt the floor under me shake when Jimmie Johnson crashed. It probably was all those well-wishers jumping up and down in joy about the No...

    al asifyouknow Written by al asifyouknow about 20 days ago 87 reads 6 comments

  25. NASCAR at Texas: Once Again All About Jimmie Johnson

    At Texas Motor Speedway this weekend, as with the past few Chase races, all eyes, and most of the broadcast, will be on how or what Jimmie Johnson is doing. Media strategy usually changes beginning with the first race of the Chase at New Hampshire...

    David Yeazell Written by David Yeazell about 22 days ago 76 reads 8 comments

 
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