Mark Martin - Jayski's NASCAR Silly Season Site

Daytona 500 Tidbits:

The 2012 edition will be the 54th running of the Daytona 500. Although the first Daytona 500 was held in 1959, it has been the season-opener only since 1982. 518 drivers have competed in at least one Daytona 500; 306 in more than one. 35 drivers have won a Daytona ...

Waltrip to attempt Daytona 500:

Hillman Racing and Aaron's Inc. announced that two-time Daytona 500 champion Michael Waltrip will drive the #40 Aaron's Dream Machine Toyota in the 2012 Daytona 500 on Feb. 26. The race will mark Waltrip's 75th start at Daytona in one of NASCAR's top three touring ...

Some more odd owners points ‘swaps? UPDATE:

hearing that Frank Stoddard, owner of the #32 FAS Lane Racing team, has worked out a deal where the #55 Michael Waltrip Racing team [Mark Martin and Michael Waltrip as drivers] gets the 2011 owners points and a guaranteed starting spot in the Daytona 500 and next four...

Tryson named crew chief for #38 Ford:

NASCAR veteran Pat Tryson will join Front Row Motorsports as the crew chief for David Gilliland's #38 Ford. The move is the latest of numerous off-season improvements for the Sprint Cup Series team and allows interim crew chief Derrick Finley to return full-time to...

Kenseth’s Cup Championship chosen as Top Roush Fenway ‘Winning’ Moment:

The NASCAR media named #17-Matt Kenseth's 2003 NASCAR Cup Championship as the top moment in Roush Fenway's '25 Winning Years.' The 2003 Championship won the vote, much in the same fashion as Kenseth meticulously dominated the 2003 season, receiving almost 50 percent...

Roush Fenway to Commemorate ’25 Winning Years’ in 2012:

Coming off one of the strongest seasons in its quarter-decade history, Roush Fenway Racing will commemorate 2012 by celebrating its 25th Anniversary of racing at NASCAR's highest levels. Roush Fenway kicked off its '25 Winning Years' program this week on Charlotte...

NASCAR Preview held TODAY:

The NASCAR Preview 2012 Presented by Sprint takes place beginning at 9 a.m. Jan. 21 with NASCAR Sprint Cup, Nationwide Series and Camping World Truck Series drivers on hand for autographs in the ballroom and Exhibit Hall. Here's a complete rundown of drivers and appearance...

Army Veteran to Star in Sprint All-Star Race Commercial:

For former drill sergeant and United States Army all-star, Derek Heavener, of Huntington, W. Va., the dream of being a NASCAR All-Star has come true thanks to Charlotte Motor Speedway. Heavener, who wrote an essay detailing why he should be considered for the 'Be an...

NASCAR Hall of Fame Induction / Acceleration Weekend:

Charlotte becomes the epicenter of NASCAR Acceleration Weekend on Jan. 20-21. The NASCAR Hall of Fame inducts its third class comprised of the late Richie Evans, Dale Inman, Glen Wood, Darrell Waltrip and Cale Yarborough on Jan. 20 at the Crown Ballroom in the Charlotte...

Several big name drivers still not locked into Daytona 500:

The big question that continued throughout testing was whether or not Danica Patrick would be locked into the Daytona 500. Or Mark Martin. Or Trevor Bayne. It likely will be a few weeks before teams know the answer. With Red Bull Racing having closed, there could still...

Testing info:

Schedule Thursday, January 12th 7:30 AM Garage Opens 9:00 AM 12:00 PM Practice 1:00 PM 5:00 PM Practice - Drafting 6:00 PM Garage Closes Friday, January 13th 7:30 AM Garage Opens 9:00 AM 12:00 PM NSCS PPractice - Drafting 1:00 PM 5:00 PM NSCS Practice - Drafting 6:...

MWR could buy Red Bull Racing assets: UPDATE:

Sirius XM NASCAR Radio's Sirius Speedway with Dave Moody has learned that Michael Waltrip Racing is negotiating to purchase the assets of the former Red Bull Racing NASCAR Sprint Cup Series team. A spokesperson for the team declined to comment on the story, but multiple...

MWR drivers testing:

#56-Martin Truex Jr. and the NAPA Racing team are in Florida for five days of testing at two tracks as planning continues for the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup season. Truex and new Michael Waltrip Racing teammates #15-Clint Bowyer and #55-Mark Martin begin testing at New...

Mark Martin testing:

This week's tests at New Smyrna (FL) Speedway and Daytona International Speedway mark the first two tests for Mark Martin and his #55 Aaron's Dream Machine race team. Martin begins his 30th NASCAR Sprint Cup season driving the #55 Aaron's Dream Machine in 25 races ...

Martin to run NNS race for Gibbs:

Joe Gibbs Racing announced on Friday, that Mark Martin will drive the Interstate Batteries Toyota Camry in the 2012 NASCAR Nationwide Series race in Las Vegas in March. See more on Jayski's Nationwide Silly Season Site.(1-7-2012)...

Danica gets a car chief:

After 13 seasons with Roush Fenway Racing in a variety of roles, Todd Zeigler was looking for a new challenge. The 39-year-old native of Albion, Ind., joined Stewart-Haas Racing as the new car chief for #10-Danica Patrick on Tuesday. Zeigler will oversee the crew and...

Martin driving for Gibbs at Las Vegas:

Martin driving for Gibbs at Las Vegas: Joe Gibbs Racing announces that Mark Martin will drive the Interstate Batteries Toyota Camry in the 2012 NASCAR Nationwide Series race in Las Vegas in March. "We've always hoped to have the opportunity for Mark to drive for us...

MWR could buy Red Bull Racing assets:

Sirius XM NASCAR Radio's Sirius Speedway with Dave Moody has learned that Michael Waltrip Racing is negotiating to purchase the assets of the former Red Bull Racing NASCAR Sprint Cup Series team. A spokesperson for the team declined to comment on the story, but multiple...

Rick Ware announces Ken Glen as Competition Director of RWR:

Ken's background in motorsports is extensive and boasts a long list of very sought after positions with top tier organizations. Ken was lead engineer on the #6 car at Roush during the Mark Martin era and most recently spent the last 5 years heading up the body and ...

Rick Ware announces Ken Glen as Competition Director of RWR:

Ken's background in motorsports is extensive and boasts a long list of very sought after positions with top tier organizations. Ken was lead engineer on the #6 car at Roush during the Mark Martin era and most recently spent the last 5 years heading up the body and ...