Mark Martin says he doesn t plan to race in the Sprint Cup Series next year. But one of his bigger fans and former car owners isn t so sure. He s still super-competitive, and I wouldn t bet that he doesn t show up again, Rick Hendrick said before Sunday s AdvoCare 500 at Phoenix International Raceway. Martin won five races for Hendrick from 2009-11. Everywhere he goes, he s made a difference, said Hendrick, whose current stable includes Jimmie Johnson, Jeff Gordon, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Kasey Kahne. At his age (54), he deserves to take a break if he wants to, but he s still an awesome driver.I m just telling you, I wouldn t be surprised, as good as he is, if someone (team) gets in a jam and needs a driver, they ll be calling him. And I bet he comes back. Asked about that possibility by azcentral sports Friday, Martin admitted, I can t imagine not getting called. I m prepared to deal with that on a one-on-one basis. “¦ I won t be in the Daytona 500 under any circumstances. ( Arizona Republic )
