#6-Mark Martin will be looking for the triple crown this weekend at Texas, running in the IROC, Busch and Nextel Cup races. Martin won in the IROC series in the first race of the season at Daytona and he’ll be looking for his record extending 13th win in an IROC car. In addtion, Martin wil run Saturday’s Busch race where he’ll be looking for his third straight victory and record extending 48th series win. All in all Martin has boasted four wins at Texas, winning once in the Cup car and three in the Busch Series. Mark Martin will make his final run at the Nextel Cup title in 2005. Martin has dubbed 2005 as his “Salute to You” tour, a year in which he hopes to take the time to thank each and everyone that he feels played a role in his success, including team members, fans, NASCAR and the media.
GET A BRICK: and plans for a Mark Martin museum that will be housed in Batesville, Arkansas, at the sight of his brand new Ford Dealership, scheduled to open Spring 2006. Martin plans to house each of his NASCAR trophies, select race cars and several other items he collected along his journey since leaving Arkansas in the late 70’s. In order to share his return home with his fans, Martin has decided to start “The Road Home” brick program. Now fans can share in and be a part of Martin’s effort to give back to the place he truly considers home. More info at markmartinmerchandise.com.(4-12-2005)
