Mark Martin News

Andretti uncertain of 2010 plans:

Andretti uncertain of 2010 plans:

December 3, 2009
Veteran barnstormer John Andretti said he is virtually certain to make another attempt to qualify for the Indianapolis 500 in May but said the demands of a NASCAR schedule have brought him to a crossroads in his 22-year career. Andretti, the 46-year-old nephew of legend

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion’s Week Day 3:

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion’s Week Day 3:

December 2, 2009
Vegas, baby, Vegas or is it? Champions Week takes place in Las Vegas for the first time, but today NASCAR, championship driver Jimmie Johnson (#48 Lowes Chevy) and championship crew chief Chad Knaus, paid a bit of homage to its former home New York City. Johnson took

Sporting News announces some NASCAR honors:

Sporting News announces some NASCAR honors:

December 2, 2009
Joey Logano, at 19, the youngest driver to win a Sprint Cup Series race, is the Sporting News rookie of the year, the magazine announced today. Hendrick Motorsports owner Rick Hendrick is owner of the year, and Mark Martin is the 2009 Dale Earnhardt Tough Driver. The

“The Stewies” will be presented live from Las Vegas:

“The Stewies” will be presented live from Las Vegas:

December 2, 2009
#14-Tony Stewart and co-host Matt Yocum will announce the winners of the "Stewie Awards" - honoring the best, boldest and funniest moments of the 2009 NASCAR season - during a special broadcast airing nationwide on SIRIUS XM Radio, Thursday, December 3 from 7:00 to

The eight races scheduled for Carquest:

The eight races scheduled for Carquest:

December 1, 2009
Carquest Auto Parts, who recently extended its relationship with Hendrick Motorsports and the #5 Chevy driven by Mark Martin through the 2011 NASCAR season for 8 races a season as primary sponsor, is scheduled to run their colors in 2010 at: Martinsville in March,

Hornaday among drivers named to AARWBA All-America First Team:

Hornaday among drivers named to AARWBA All-America First Team:

November 30, 2009
Each year the AARWBA [American Auto Racing Writers & Broadcasters Association, Inc.] members select a 7-driver All America Team from Open Wheel, Stock Car, Sports Car, Drag Racing, Short Track, Touring Series and At Large championship categories. A banquet is held

Martin sets wins in a season for a #5 car:

Martin sets wins in a season for a #5 car:

November 27, 2009
Mark Martin made 2009 the most successful season ever [in term of wins] for the #5 car in terms of wins, Martin won five races in 2009, the most ever by the #5 car. The car #5 has won a total of 39 races in 1277 starts. Below are the top four seasons for wins by the

Hendrick Motorsports Championship Notes:

Hendrick Motorsports Championship Notes:

November 24, 2009
NINTH TITLE: With Jimmie Johnson's performance today at Homestead-Miami Speedway, Hendrick Motorsports secured its ninth car owner's championship in NASCAR Sprint Cup Series competition [1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2001, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009], tying the organization

Inspection Time

Inspection Time

November 23, 2009
NASCAR officials announced after the race that all cars had passed technical inspection at Homestead-Miami Speedway. NASCAR also announced that the cars of #11-Denny Hamlin, #31-Jeff Burton, #48-Jimmie Johnson and #5-Mark Martin would be confiscated and taken to the

Final UNOFFICIAL 2009 Sprint Cup CHASE Standings
[after Homestead, Chase race 10 of 10; Season race 36 of 36]:

Final UNOFFICIAL 2009 Sprint Cup CHASE Standings
[after Homestead, Chase race 10 of 10; Season race 36 of 36]:

November 22, 2009
pos, car#, driver, points, behind, [wins], race finish 1) #48-Jimmie Johnson [7 wins], 6652, finished 5th 2) #5-Mark Martin [5 wins], 6511, -141, 12th 3) #24-Jeff Gordon [1 win], 6473, -179, 6th 4) #2-Kurt Busch [2 wins], 6446, -206, 4th 5) #11-Denny Hamlin [4 wins

Final UNOFFICIAL 2009 Sprint Cup CLASSIC

Final UNOFFICIAL 2009 Sprint Cup CLASSIC

November 22, 2009
the OLD way - Driver Points Standings [after Homestead, race 36 of 36]: pos, car#, driver, points, behind 1) #48-Jimmie Johnson (X), 5156 2) #24-Jeff Gordon (X), 5090, -66 3) #14-Tony Stewart (X), 5085, -71 4) #11-Denny Hamlin (X), 4806, -350 5) #5-Mark Martin (X),

Race Fast Facts – Homestead-Miami Speedway:

Race Fast Facts – Homestead-Miami Speedway:

November 22, 2009
#11-Denny Hamlin won the FORD 400, his eighth victory in 151 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races. This is his fourth victory and 20th top-10 finish in 2009. This is his first victory and third top-10 finish in five races at Homestead-Miami Speedway. #31-Jeff Burton (second

Finish positions of the 2009 Chase Drivers at Homestead:

Finish positions of the 2009 Chase Drivers at Homestead:

November 22, 2009
(in order of chase points standings coming into Homestead) 1) #48-Jimmie Johnson, WON 2) #5-Mark Martin, starts 4th 3) #24-Jeff Gordon, 9th 4) #2-Kurt Busch, 6th 5) #14-Tony Stewart, 25th 6) #42-Juan Pablo Montoya, 8th 7) #16-Greg Biffle, 14th 8) #11-Denny Hamlin,

Some Homestead facts:

Some Homestead facts:

November 22, 2009
- Jack Roush-owned Fords have won this race the past five years. - Jimmie Johnson's average finish this season is 11.3. Mark Martin, the runner-up in points, has an average of 13.7. The best average finish belongs to Tony Stewart (10.1). - Juan Pablo Montoya's average

Homestead starting spots for the 2009 Chase Drivers:

Homestead starting spots for the 2009 Chase Drivers:

November 20, 2009
(in order of chase points standings coming into Homestead) 1) #48-Jimmie Johnson, on the pole, 1st 2) #5-Mark Martin, 4th 3) #24-Jeff Gordon, 20th 4) #2-Kurt Busch, 12th 5) #14-Tony Stewart, 5th 6) #42-Juan Pablo Montoya, 23rd 7) #16-Greg Biffle, 8th 8) #11-Denny Hamlin