Mark Martin News

NJ gets NASCAR License Plates:

NJ gets NASCAR License Plates:

October 23, 2010
NASCAR fans in New Jersey can start their engines and display new license plates of their favorite drivers. The Motor Vehicle Commission unveiled 12 new plates at Wall Stadium racetrack in Wall Township on Wednesday [Oct 20th]. NASCAR license plates are available by

New crew chief for Dale Jr.?:

New crew chief for Dale Jr.?:

October 22, 2010
A once debatable decision as to whether to keep #88 crew chief Lance McGrew for next season is becoming cut and dry. Leading just three laps since the start of the season's second half, Dale Earnhardt Jr. has just two top-15 finishes over the last 13 races. He and

43 Crew Members to be grand marshals at Martinsville:

43 Crew Members to be grand marshals at Martinsville:

October 20, 2010
To honor the dedicated road warriors and pit crew members, TUMS will designate all crew members as the Grand Marshals for the 2010 TUMS Fast Relief 500 on Oct. 24. For the first time in NASCAR Sprint Cup Series history, 43 crew members, one from each team, will represent

7-Eleven could sponsor Jeff Gordon?

7-Eleven could sponsor Jeff Gordon?

October 14, 2010
Last week, longtime sponsor 7-Eleven announced that it would not return at Tony Kanaan's sponsor at Andretti Autosport [IRL]. The company is being linked to NASCAR Sprint Cup driver Jeff Gordon's #24 Chevy (Sports Illustrated) AND 7-Eleven will continue [in the IRL

Sprint Cup Series:

Sprint Cup Series:

October 12, 2010
'¢ Tony Stewart won the Pepsi Max 400 at Auto Club Speedway. It was his 39th Cup series victory in his 422nd start, tying Tim Flock for 17th on NASCAR's all-time wins list. '¢ Stewart became the fourth different Chase winner in four Chase races in 2010. It was Stewart

California News & Facts:

California News & Facts:

October 11, 2010
Kyle Busch won the CampingWorld.com 300 at Auto Club Speedway. It was his 42nd Nationwide Series win in his 198th start, six wins shy of Mark Martin's all-time wins mark. It was his 12th win of 2010 -- he was won nine of his past 15 starts. Busch restarted 15th on

2010 Sprint Cup Driver ‘Classic’ Points Standings:

2010 Sprint Cup Driver ‘Classic’ Points Standings:

October 10, 2010
[after Auto Club, race 30 of 36....the OLD way]: rank, car#, driver, points, behind 1) #29-Kevin Harvick (x), 4459 2) #48-Jimmie Johnson (x), 4210, -249 3) #24-Jeff Gordon (x), 4180, -279 4) #18-Kyle Busch (x), 4131, -328 5) #11-Denny Hamlin (x), 4084, -375 6) #14-

2010 Sprint Cup Driver ‘Classic’ Points Standings:

2010 Sprint Cup Driver ‘Classic’ Points Standings:

October 10, 2010
[after Auto Club, race 30 of 36....the OLD way]: rank, car#, driver, points, behind 1) #29-Kevin Harvick, 4312 2) #24-Jeff Gordon, 4081, -231 3) #48-Jimmie Johnson, 4040 -272 4) #14-Tony Stewart, 3973, -339 5) #18-Kyle Busch, 3951, -361 6) #99-Carl Edwards, 3938, -

Martin may coach Danica..but:

Martin may coach Danica..but:

October 9, 2010
Danica Patrick has spoken with NASCAR's #5-Mark Martin about working with her and says she's open to any help she can get in figuring out the nuances of driving stock cars. "It would be nice if somebody could help me, whoever it is -- I would take any help," Patrick

2010 Sprint Cup Driver ‘Classic’ Points Standings:

2010 Sprint Cup Driver ‘Classic’ Points Standings:

October 3, 2010
[after Kansas, race 29 of 36....the OLD way]: rank, car#, driver, points, behind 1) #29-Kevin Harvick(X), 4166 2) #24-Jeff Gordon(X), 3938, -228 3) #18-Kyle Busch(X), 3888, -278 4) #99-Carl Edwards(X), 3877, -289 5) #48-Jimmie Johnson(X), 3870, -296 6) #31-Jeff Burton

Drivers who have run all races at Kansas:

Drivers who have run all races at Kansas:

October 3, 2010
Counting today's race, the following have competed in every Kansas race: #31-Jeff Burton, #2-Kurt Busch, #88-Dale Earnhardt Jr., #24-Jeff Gordon, #29-Kevin Harvick, #17-Matt Kenseth, #09-Bobby Labonte, #5-Mark Martin, #39-Ryan Newman, #19-Elliott Sadler and #14-Tony

Sprint Cup Crash and Spin Roundup (after 28 races):

Sprint Cup Crash and Spin Roundup (after 28 races):

October 1, 2010
# of accidents, driver 2 - Dale Earnhardt Jr., Kevin Harvick 3 - Matt Kenseth 4 - Clint Bowyer 5 - Robby Gordon, AJ Allmendinger, Scott Speed, Carl Edwards 6 - Denny Hamlin, Jeff Gordon, Jeff Burton, Martin Truex, Jr., David Reutimann 7 - Jamie McMurray, David Ragan

Some Chase drivers choose favorite songs for the Chase:

Some Chase drivers choose favorite songs for the Chase:

September 28, 2010
Throughout the NASCAR season '“ and especially during the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup '“ NASCARs top drivers learn a lot about their competitors while they battle each other on the track nearly every weekend from February to November. On the track, they know

Ebay Motors sponsoring Martin at Martinsville:

Ebay Motors sponsoring Martin at Martinsville:

September 25, 2010
#5-Mark Martin will carry a sponsor new to NASCAR at Martinsville Speedway next month -- eBay Motors. "It's really great because times are tough right now and what a great company that reaches so many people," Martin said of eBay. "We were excited that Quaker State

What is Mark Martin’s son up to?

What is Mark Martin’s son up to?

September 18, 2010
#5-Mark Martin's 19-year-old son Matt has moved to North Carolina from the family's home in Florida and begun an internship at Hendrick Motorsports. He'll work with the organization's strength and conditioning coach.(Roanoke Times)(9-18-2010)