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NASCAR News / EssentiallySports / October 18
'Competition Will Kill You'- Mark Martin Shuts Down Comeback Hopes Amid Dale Jr.’s Late Model Success
The offer was about as gentle as a racing invitation gets. Climb into a late-model stock car at Pensacola, run a few laps, and don’t worry about speed.
NASCAR News / EssentiallySports / October 17
'Not Every Single Decision Is NASCAR Being the Demon'- Mark Martin Defends Sanctioning Body Over Format Pressures
Mark Martin spent years challenging NASCAR’s championship system, but getting the changes he wanted proved harder than simply speaking his mind. The Hall of Famer says his push for a return to full-season points initially found little support, with television commitments standing in the way.
NASCAR News / EssentiallySports / October 9
Jack Roush’s Loyalty to Ford Cost Mark Martin a NASCAR Championship, Claims Ex-Cup Star
Mark Martin lost out on his first big chance to win the Cup series in 1990 by just 26 points to Dale Earnhardt. In the second race that season, Martin, driving the No.
NASCAR News / EssentiallySports / October 1
Mark Martin Reveals Broadcast Issue Blocking NASCAR From Eliminating Stage Racing
NASCAR has made some big changes this season after fans’ feedback. The short track package has increased horsepower, and the controversial playoffs format is gone.
NASCAR News / EssentiallySports / August 31
'I Don’t Like 16 Either'- Mark Martin Exposes Financial Compromise Defending NASCAR’s ‘Overcrowded’ Chase Cutline
“I think that this is the most perfect compromise that you could ever ask for,” Mark Martin said after NASCAR returned to a 10-race Chase from the elimination-style playoffs.
NASCAR News / EssentiallySports / August 19
'Like Hanging a Guy for Shoplifting'- How Richard Childress’ Inspection Interference Cost Mark Martin a NASCAR Championship
Mark Martin remains one of the greatest drivers in NASCAR history without a Cup Series championship. The Hall of Famer finished second in the standings five times, but the most agonizing what-if was arguably associated with his first runner-up performance in 1990.
NASCAR News / The Spun / August 5
Mark Martin Says He Could've Been 'Jeff Gordon' Of NASCAR
Longtime NASCAR star Mark Martin had a great career, culminating with a Hall of Fame berth. Martin, now 67, drove the No. 6 Ford for Roush Racing for the majority of his career.
NASCAR News / Yardbarker / August 6
Mark Martin reveals his fix for NASCAR's Next-Gen car
NASCAR's Next-Gen car is arguably the most scrutinized race car in the sport's history, especially when it comes to aerodynamics.
NASCAR News / RFKRacingDigest / April 30
Mark Martin Reveals Untold Stories in His New Autobiography 'Never Lift'
Mark Martin’s autobiography, ‘Never Lift’, is finally out for publication, and with it, several untold stories of racing days from his time are set to surface.
NASCAR News / RFKRacingDigest / April 23
Dale Jr. Joins Mark Martin as NASCAR’s EV Direction Draws Concern
Dale Earnhardt Jr. is making his voice heard regarding the future of the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series. Dale Jr. has aligned himself with Hall of Famer Mark Martin about shifting the series toward electric vehicles.
NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / April 14
NASCAR legend Mark Martin backs Taylor Reimer with ARCA sponsorship for Talladega
Former Oklahoma cheerleader turned professional racecar driver Taylor Reimer put out numerous calls for a sponsorship opportunity on her car for the ARCA race at Talladega on April 25.
NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / April 2
Cleetus McFarland reacts to Mark Martin commentary on him ahead of NASCAR O’Reilly Series debut
Cleetus McFarland has his fair share of detractors. He also has some NASCAR legends in his corner, one being Mark Martin. Martin, the NASCAR Hall of Famer, is one of the millions who have tuned into McFarland’s work on YouTube.
NASCAR News / The SportsRush / March 20
How Mark Martin Found His Voice to Criticize NASCAR After He Retired from the Sport
Mark Martin retired from the NASCAR Cup Series in 2013 after a long career that spanned decades, and ended with 40 wins in the Cup Series. He is one of the greatest drivers to have ever graced the sport and was hugely respected.
NASCAR News / EasySportz / March 5
Mark Martin Makes Partial Return to NASCAR Cup Series Garage
MOORESVILLE, N.C. — NASCAR legend Mark Martin will return to the track next month at Darlington Raceway, serving as the honorary pace car driver for the upcoming Goodyear 400.
NASCAR News / The SportsRush / March 5
Mark Martin Believes Cleetus McFarland’s New Deal With RCR Is A Big Win for NASCAR
The debut of Cleetus McFarland in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series stirred hot debate across the garage and beyond. Some insiders and fans raised eyebrows the moment his name appeared on the entry list.
NASCAR News / Yardbarker / February 10
Mark Martin has high praise for NASCAR phenom Connor Zilisch
NASCAR Cup Series rookie Connor Zilisch is arguably the most hyped prospect that stock car racing has ever seen, and a Hall of Famer offered a strong endorsement of the phenom.
NASCAR News / Total Apex Sports / February 9
After New Smyrna Triumph, Jade Avedisian Captures Mark Martin’s Attention
Validation matters in motorsports, especially for young drivers trying to establish themselves in a discipline where opportunities are scarce and expectations are high.
NASCAR News / Athlon Sports / February 8
Mark Martin Praises Jade Avedisian After First Super Late Model Win
Down at New Smyrna for the World Series of Asphalt, Jade Avedisian turned heads with her first Super Late Model win. Avedisian, a Toyota development driver, has already impressed in a number of different cars and series.
NASCAR News / Yardbarker / January 27
Mark Martin says Richard Childress Racing is to be blamed for Kyle Busch's slump
Busch won three races before the halfway mark of 2023, his first year with RCR. But in the 2.5 seasons since, he and the No. 8 team have been searching for answers.
NASCAR News / Yardbarker / January 12
Mark Martin insinuates that a full-season points format could come back to NASCAR
NASCAR may not have presented a full-season points format when it announced its new championship system on Monday, but that doesn't mean a return to full-season points is off the table forever.
NASCAR News / The SportsRush / November 9
Mark Martin Reflects on Life After Racing — And the Hobby That Drives Him Now
Mark Martin is one of the greatest drivers that NASCAR has seen in its long history. He retired from mainstream racing in 2013 after winning five IROC championships, two Southern 500s, a Coca-Cola 600, and various other accolades.
NASCAR News / The SportsRush / July 31, 2025
'That’s the Appalling Part': Mark Martin Nearly Quit the Playoff Committee Over Frustration With NASCAR’s Refusal to Listen
NASCAR did not lie when it said last year that it would look into the existing Cup Series format and consider making changes to it. But whether it will make the changes that fans are asking for is a huge question.
NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / July 29, 2025
Tommy Baldwin, Mark Martin go toe to toe over NASCAR playoffs overshadowing race wins
Tommy Baldwin and Mark Martin had an interesting discussion about how NASCAR drivers celebrate race wins. On the Door Bumper Clear podcast, Baldwin and Martin talked about how the NASCAR playoffs are overshadowing race victories.
NASCAR News / Yardbarker / July 22, 2025
NASCAR Hall of Famer spars with media over playoff debate
It's unknown whether NASCAR will make any changes to the format in 2026.
NASCAR News / Yardbarker / June 21, 2025
Hall of Famer Mark Martin has harsh words about modern-day NASCAR
While Mark Martin remains an avid fan in retirement, he made it clear that he thinks gimmicks have become too plentiful in modern NASCAR.
NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / January 9, 2025
Former NASCAR driver Mark Martin details mysterious UFO sighting while flying to Daytona
During his NASCAR career, Mark Martin experienced a lot on and off the track, and even in the air where he apparently saw a UFO once. Traveling 36+ weeks a year for work can stress you out, but Martin is sure what he saw was not a simple aircraft.
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