Kara Martin joined September 2008

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Kara Martin

About Kara »

I'm just your average NASCAR lovin' outspoken Southern Girl! A misplaced Texan living on the outskirts of Washington DC. I'm a Paramedic who moonlights as a Sportswriter and along with Kelly Crandall, co-lead the NASCAR Community here at Bleacher Report.

I'm a daredevil with a sharp, quick wit. A tomboy at heart. Opinionated, yet open minded. Strong-willed, but know when not to take things too seriously. I'm a Super Hero who is light-hearted enough to laugh at myself.

I was raised by proud Southern parents who instilled generations of family values and traditions that have shaped me into a unique combination of elegance, brawn and brains. I've got a big, kind heart, but please don't mistake my kindness for weakness, I am one tough chick wrapped in the body of a true Southern Belle, living the good life one race at a time!

I am a bit of an "acquired taste," a bit irreverent, a little loud, a whole lotta funny and an all around equal opportunity offender!

My writing may not be your thing and that's okay. All I ask is for you to have an open mind. Have a read and give me your thoughts. Hopefully, at the very least, I can put a smile on your face for a minute or two.

Many thanks to those of you in the B/R community who chose my articles "Are NASCAR Drivers True Athletes?," "N is for NASCAR and The NFL," "Lisa Horne is Right!," "Life's Not Fair, Deal With It!" and "NASCAR's Female Fans: We're Just Like You, Only Prettier" as Articles of the Day. I am sincerely humbled!

Special thanks to my crew in the NASCAR community for choosing "NASCAR and Me: A Love Story" as most enjoyable article of 2008, that one truly means the most!

Much love to the NASCAR Community, you guys are true talent!

If you need anything at all, please do not hesitate to ask. I will do my very best to make the wrongs right & find the answers that you seek.

Hit me up at karamartin@bleacherreport.com, shoot me a private message, or post to my bulletin board.

I work odd overnight hours in the ER, but I will get back to you as soon as the sun comes up!

The Shortlist »

  • Favorite Athletes

    Dale Earnhardt Jr. & Tony Stewart

  • Favorite Sports Teams

    All things NASCAR!

  • Favorite Coaches

  • All Time Sports Moment

    Dale Jr. winning the Pepsi 400!

  • Most Memorable Game Attended

    Lowe's Motor Speedway October 7, 2001

  • Most Unbreakable Sports Record

  • Ruth or Mays?

  • Unitas or Montana?

  • Jordan or Russell?

  • Gretzky or Orr?

  • Pele or Maradona?

  • Federer or Sampras?

  • Tiger or Nicklaus?

  • Petty or Earnhardt?

    Earnhardt!

  • Schumacher or Senna?

  • Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

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S M Napier said...

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Thanks for the pick on my Top Five picks article. Definitely would be exciting to see Horn get win No. 5.

112 days ago

Mohamed E.M said...

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Hi there! I never want to bother you ..just asking you to take a look at this crazy stuff
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/228368-the-frisbee-bang-as-the-origin-theory-of-sports#page/17

Thanks in advance,
Mohamed

112 days ago

Dustin Parks said...

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Thank You.

Here's my latest: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/227909-jamie-mcmurray-out-at-roush-fenway-what-is-his-next-move

112 days ago

Rajat Jain said...

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Hey Kara,

In the off season in tennis, I tried to highlight a problem in modern tennis coupled with a bit of history. Hope you can give it a read. Thanks!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/227640-tennis-the-decay-of-grass-erosion-of-clay

112 days ago

Daniel Shanks said...

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Beware, my dear Kara. And don't be surprised if the brass doesn't try and bastardize the NASCAR community.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/227864-the-day-of-reckoning-is-upon-us-nfl-contest-winners-made-known

112 days ago

Graham said...

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Kara,

Here's the first installment in a two-part series Mr. Leroy Watson and I have put together. Take a look to find a little bit about Russell.

Leroy and I have worked very hard on this, so we'd appreciate a comment for feedback purposes as well.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/227600-the-man-behind-the-rings-the-story-of-bill-russell-pt1

113 days ago

reredeF0regoR said...

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Touched.

Thank you!

113 days ago

reredeF0regoR said...

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Oh my : " /
To what do i owe the honor?!!!

114 days ago

Mary Jo Buchanan said...

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Thank you so much for the pick - I am really getting psyched for tomorrow!

114 days ago

Glenn Card said...

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A freind wrote little history of a football tragedy
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/226128-remembering-darryl-stingley-the-player-the-hit-the-man

115 days ago

L.J. Burgess said...

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Richmond...maybe...if the party wagon is ready by then.

115 days ago

Steven Resnick said...

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Athletes are not role models http://bleacherreport.com/articles/226238-athletes-are-not-role-models-but-they-can-be-idols

115 days ago

Suzette Lampard Brantley said...

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Love the new picture! I thought I'd put a funny take on Vick, I hope you giggle like I did.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/225335-the-island-of-misfit-toys-micheal-vick-and-a-saintly-connection

115 days ago

Jersey Al Bracco said...

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Thanks for being a fan. Here's a new one you may like:

LOL - Brett Favre says "GOTCHA"

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/226036-brett-favre-to-the-football-world-gotcha

115 days ago

Taylor Rummel said...

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America's "original" four sports:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/226108-the-original-four-sports-what-america-has-sadly-moved-away-from

Would appreciate any feedback.

Thanks

115 days ago

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Kara's Achievements & Awards »

  • Great Debate

    Great Debate: Silver Medal

    NASCAR's Female Fans: We're Just like Y…

    Received 50 comments • August 12, 2009

  • Great Debate

    Great Debate: Silver Medal

    Wrestling Entrance Themes Gone NASCAR

    Received 50 comments • July 25, 2009

  • Great Debate

    Great Debate: Silver Medal

    Mary Jo Buchanan: Memories of a Motorsp…

    Received 50 comments • June 19, 2009

  • Great Debate

    Great Debate: Silver Medal

    Jeremy Mayfield Vs. NASCAR: A Lesson in…

    Received 50 comments • June 05, 2009

  • Hot Read

    Hot Read: Silver Medal

    Jeremy Mayfield Vs. NASCAR: A Lesson in…

    Received 2,000 Reads • June 05, 2009

  • Great Debate

    Great Debate: Silver Medal

    We Are Bleacher Report!

    Received 50 comments • May 12, 2009

  • Hot Read

    Hot Read: Silver Medal

    Kyle Busch vs. Flounder: The "Smell My …

    Received 2,000 Reads • March 26, 2009

  • Great Debate

    Great Debate: Silver Medal

    Lisa Horne Is Right! Chicks Do Dig the …

    Received 50 comments • November 08, 2008

  • Great Debate

    Great Debate: Silver Medal

    "N" Is For NASCAR and The NFL: Race Day…

    Received 50 comments • October 18, 2008

  • Hot Read

    Hot Read: Silver Medal

    Are NASCAR Drivers True Athletes?

    Received 2,000 Reads • October 05, 2008

  • Great Debate

    Great Debate: Silver Medal

    Are NASCAR Drivers True Athletes?

    Received 50 comments • October 05, 2008

  • Great Debate

    Great Debate: Bronze Medal

    To The B/R NASCAR Community and Beyond,…

    Received 25 comments • October 09, 2009

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