Mark Martin News

Qualifying Fast Facts – Phoenix:

Qualifying Fast Facts – Phoenix:

March 2, 2012
Mark Martin won the Coors Light Pole Award for the 8th Annual SUBWAY Fresh Fit 500 with a lap of 26.313 seconds, 136.815 mph. This is his 52nd pole in 832 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races. This is his first pole and first top-10 start in 2012. This is his second pole

At Phoenix International Raceway:

At Phoenix International Raceway:

March 1, 2012
* Construction was completed in January 1964. The facility consisted of a one-mile oval and a 2.5-mile road course. * Alan Kulwicki won the first NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Phoenix on Nov. 6, 1988. * The first spring race was held on April 23, 2005 and also the

2012 Sprint Cup Driver Championship Chase Points Standings:

2012 Sprint Cup Driver Championship Chase Points Standings:

February 27, 2012
[after Daytona, race 1 of 36] 1) #17-Matt Kenseth [1 win], 47 2) #88-Dale Earnhardt Jr. [0 wins], 42, -5 3) #16-Greg Biffle [0 wins], 42, -5 4) #11-Denny Hamlin [0 wins], 42, -5 5) #31-Jeff Burton [0 wins], 40, -7 6) #27-Paul Menard [0 wins], 39, -8 7) #29-Kevin Harvick

Some Daytona 500 Nuggets from Frontstretch:

Some Daytona 500 Nuggets from Frontstretch:

February 27, 2012
#99-Carl Edwards (starts 1st): Trying to become the first polesitter to win the Daytona 500 since Dale Jarrett in 2000. None of Edwards ' 19 career victories have come on a restrictor plate track. #16-Greg Biffle (2nd): Seeking to become the first *outside polesitter

Roush Fenway to run special schemes at Daytona & Phoneix:

Roush Fenway to run special schemes at Daytona & Phoneix:

February 24, 2012
Roush Fenway to run special schemes at Daytona & Phoneix: Roush Fenway will run a "25 Winning Years" paint scheme this weekend on its famed #60 Ford Mustang as RFR kicks off its 25th Anniversary at Daytona International Speedway. Roush Fenway young gun Trevor Bayne

Daytona 500 Tidbits:

Daytona 500 Tidbits:

February 20, 2012
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:

Waltrip to attempt Daytona 500:

February 13, 2012
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:

Some more odd owners points ‘˜swaps? UPDATE:

February 13, 2012
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:

Tryson named crew chief for #38 Ford:

February 8, 2012
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:

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

February 8, 2012
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:

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

January 28, 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:

NASCAR Preview held TODAY:

January 21, 2012
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:

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

January 21, 2012
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:

NASCAR Hall of Fame Induction / Acceleration Weekend:

January 20, 2012
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:

Several big name drivers still not locked into Daytona 500:

January 18, 2012
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