Mark Martin announced today that he will continue in the Nextel Cup Series Mark Martin announced today that he will continue in the Nextel Cup Series next season, driving the #01 MB2 Chevrolet on a limited basis in 2007. “When Mark finally reconciled his somewhat conflicting desires, he settled on staying in Cup and running a 20-race schedule. We had no way of accommodating that desire since all of our Cup programs were previously committed,” said Roush Racing president Geoff Smith. Martin reiterated that his focus over the next seven races will remain on the “Chase” for the Nextel Cup Championship. What the plan is for Martin to run the Truck Series full time remains vague.(roushracing.com)(10-6-2006)
