Mark Martin - Jayski's NASCAR Silly Season Site

No Bull 5 goes to the dogs:

No Bull 5 goes to the dogs: R.J. Reynolds' marketers, ever creative, have come up with another way of pairing their five "No Bull" millionaire prospects at Daytona with the top five finishers at Charlotte last month, who are also competing for another of Reynolds' $...

Sad News:

Sad News: Benny Ertel's (Mark Martin's Business Manager) Mother, Emma Ertel passed away June 15th at St. Lukes hospital in Milwaukee Wisconsin of congested heart failure she was 85. In lieu of flowers please send all memorials to: Congregation Beth Jehudah 3100 N. ...

Dale Jarrett wins the Pocono 500:

Dale Jarrett wins the Pocono 500: #88-Dale Jarrett won the Pocono 500, his first 2002 win, his third win at Pocono and first June Pocono win, and also his 29th career win. It was Jarrett's first win in 30 races, at NHIS last July. #6-Mark Martin was 2nd, followed by...

Going too far…tragic news:

Going too far...tragic news: Mark Martin' victory in the Coca-Cola Racing Family 600 was such a hot topic in a Georgia trailer park May 26 that it allegedly led to the shooting death of a NASCAR fan. According to cnnsi.com, 41-year-old James Gregory Fitchjarrell was...

Martin in the CTS in 2003…for a few races:

Mark Martin will return to the CTS in 2003 and drive the #99 Roush Racing Ford until Las Vegas' Kyle Busch turns 18 years old. Busch drove the #99 truck in six races last season until he was forced out of the series when NASCAR mandated that drivers in all of its touring...

Martin in the CTS in 2003…for a few races:

Martin in the CTS in 2003...for a few races: Mark Martin will return to the CTS in 2003 and drive the #99 Roush Racing Ford until Las Vegas' Kyle Busch turns 18 years old. Busch drove the #99 truck in six races last season until he was forced out of the series when...

Points and maybe wins taken away? UPDATE:

Points and maybe wins taken away? UPDATE: during FX's Stacker2 pre-race show and FSN's NASCAR This Morning, it was mentioned that NASCAR may take championship points and maybe even a win if rules infractions like a car being too low is found during post race inspection...

Roush at the track Friday UPDATE:

Roush at the track Friday UPDATE: Roush Racing will hold a press conference on Friday, May 31 at 12:30pm/et in the infield media center of Dover Downs International Speedway for Jack Roush and Larry Hicks. Dover will mark Roush's return to the racetrack after being...

Martin’s Crew:

Martin's Crew: NAPCM Pit Crew of the Week - #6 - Mark Martin's Viagra Crew - very good day on pit road (15.3) helped put Mark Martin in Victory Lane. Martin promised his crew before the Coca Cola 600 that if they won the race he would split the Winston No Bull Million...

Sad News:

Sad News: "Uncle Bob" Harmon, founder of the All Pro Super Series in 1980, and one of the greatest short track racing promoters in America, lost his three month battle with lung cancer Thursday afternoon ending a 52-year auto racing career. Harmon, one of the last ...

Martin to test at Chicago:

Martin to test at Chicago: #6-Mark Martin will be taking part in a test session on Wednesday June 5th with Roush Racing in preparation for the July 14th NASCAR Winston Cup Tropicana 400 at Chicagoland Speedway. This test session is not open to the general public.(Chicagoland...

Seat Company Signs Deal:

Seat Company Signs Deal: Toronto's Globe & Mail newspaper is reporting that NASCAR has signed a two-year licensing deal with Toronto-based back rest maker Obus Forme, according to today's Sports Business Daily. Obus Forme paid about $200,000 for the NASCAR mark...

Martin’s car too low UPDATE crew chief fined::

Martin's car too low UPDATE crew chief fined:: Mark Martin's #6 Ford failed post-race inspection, measuring about an eighth of an inch below the minimum height. The win and points will likely stand, given NASCAR's recent history on such infractions, but the driver ...

Rudd Breaks Streak:

Rudd Breaks Streak: #28-Ricky Rudd took the green flag in the Coca-Cola 600 at Lowes Motor Speedway to break Terry Labonte's iron man record with his 656th consecutive start. Before the race, Labonte presented Rudd with an Iron Man trophy and Havoline, sponsor of Rudd...

The The Coca-Cola Racing Family 600 is a No Bull 5 Program event. #40-Sterling Marlin and #20-Tony Stewart wowed the crowd during preliminary ceremonies Saturday when they finished 1-2 in a competition matching the five drivers eligible for the No Bull Five $1 million...

Drivers Push Safety In Campaign:

Drivers Push Safety In Campaign: On playgrounds and ballfields nationwide, kids are imitating Kobe's latest circus shot and Nomar's latest laser to first from his knees, deep in the hole. But when fans imitate their favorite NASCAR drivers, things can get messy. The...

Martin offers team a deal:

Martin offers team a deal: #6-Mark Martin is offering a big incentive for his Roush Racing crew to help him win the $1 million No Bull 5 bonus by capturing the Winston Cup Coca-Cola 600 at Lowe's Motor Speedway on May 26. "I told them I'd split up the money with them...

Johnson fastest at Lowes on Tuesday:

Johnson fastest at Lowes on Tuesday: #48-Jimmie Johnson posted a lap at unofficial 181.512 mph in the Lowe's Home Improvement Chevy, claiming the top spot on the speed chart as 18 teams prepared for The Winston on May 18 and the May 26 Coca-Cola 600. Dave Blaney was...

Rudd Fastest in Lowes Testing:

Rudd Fastest in Lowes Testing: #28-Ricky Rudd and BGN driver #25-Bobby Hamilton Jr. topped the unofficial speed charts Monday as testing shifted into high gear at Lowe's Motor Speedway. Rudd was fastest among 17 NASCAR Winston Cup drivers preparing for the May 26 Coca...

Jayski News with Ford Racing:

Jayski News with Ford Racing: Knight Ridder Digital (KRD), the operator of the Real Cities network of local media Web sites, today announced the launch of the Ford Racing advertising campaign in which Ford Racing is featured as a major sponsor of KRD's stock car racing...