Mark Martin News

Chase Notes:

Chase Notes:

June 8, 2007
In two out of three years, only two drivers in the top 10 at the halfway point failed to make The Chase field. Last year, only one: Tony Stewart, fell out and Denny Hamlin raced his way in. Only Matt Kenseth has come from farther than 100 points out at halfway to make

Smith’s Ginn Racing Schedule Altered; full time planned in 2008:

Smith’s Ginn Racing Schedule Altered; full time planned in 2008:

June 7, 2007
Regan Smith, who ranks sixth in driver points after the first 14 Busch Series races, will compete in either a Cup, Busch, Truck or ARCA race during the remaining 23 Nextel Cup weekends. "Our main objective is to get Regan prepared for a full-time Nextel Cup ride,"

Nextel Prelude to the Dream – Edwards wins:

Nextel Prelude to the Dream – Edwards wins:

June 7, 2007
Carl Edwards won the NEXTEL Prelude to the Dream presented by Old Spice dirt late model race June 6 at Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio. Edwards won the 30-lap race on the half-mile oval by .305 of a second over Kyle Busch. Jeff Gordon finished third. Edwards led

Nextel Prelude to the Dream – TODAY:

Nextel Prelude to the Dream – TODAY:

June 6, 2007
For the third straight year, Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio, will sell out its NEXTEL Prelude to the Dream presented by Old Spice dirt late model race. Less than 500 general admission tickets remain. For those unable to grab a seat for the June 6 all-star event

Unofficial Driver Points Top-12 Standing

Unofficial Driver Points Top-12 Standing

June 4, 2007
after Dover [13 of 36 races]: 1) #24-Jeff Gordon 2059 2) #48-Jimmie Johnson 1907 -152 3) #17-Matt Kenseth 1869 -190 4) #11-Denny Hamlin 1842 -217 5) #31-Jeff Burton 1704 -355 6) #99-Carl Edwards 1584 -475 7) #20-Tony Stewart 1573 -486 8) #07-Clint Bowyer 1525 -534

Wood sits out Busch race:

Wood sits out Busch race:

June 4, 2007
Jon Wood made it through just one Busch Series practice Friday in his #47 Ford before leaving the track. Mark Martin ran the car in the second practice, and Travis Kvapil drove it in the race. Wood's father, Wood Brothers/JTG Racing co-owner Eddie Wood, released the

Kvapil Could Fill in for Wood at Dover: UPDATE:

Kvapil Could Fill in for Wood at Dover: UPDATE:

June 2, 2007
Travis Kvapil likely will replace the ailing Jon Wood in the #47 Wood Brothers/JTG Racing car for the Dover 200 Busch Series race Saturday at Dover International Speedway. Wood, suffering from severe headaches, missed the second practice session Friday. Mark Martin

More on Dale Jr to Ginn; Martin back full-time in 2008? Marlin part-time? UPDATE Martin denies:

More on Dale Jr to Ginn; Martin back full-time in 2008? Marlin part-time? UPDATE Martin denies:

June 2, 2007
Many drivers seem convinced that Dale Earnhardt Jr. will accept an offer to drive for Bobby Ginn [Racing #01,#13,#14], even though Ginn, a Florida real- estate developer, is new to the sport, with less than a year on the circuit. Ginn has been spending lavishly to

Double-duty for Martin at Dover:

Double-duty for Martin at Dover:

May 31, 2007
In addition to the Cup race, Mark Martin will once again be behind the wheel of the #21 Bush's Baked Beans Ford for the AAA Insurance 200 at Dover. The one-mile oval at Dover is one of Martin's favorite tracks. He has one Craftsman Truck Series win there, as well as

After 12 races in 2004-2006 worst spot a future chaser was?

After 12 races in 2004-2006 worst spot a future chaser was?

May 31, 2007
with #9-Kasey Kahne, 32nd in drivers championship points after 12 races, I have been asked...what is the worst spot a driver has come from after 12 races in the three previous Chase's. 2006: after the 12th race, #11-Hamlin was 12th in drivers points [and made it in

Hamlin’s Team Captures Pit Crew Challenge Win in Charlotte:

Hamlin’s Team Captures Pit Crew Challenge Win in Charlotte:

May 31, 2007
Denny Hamlin's #11 over-the-wall crew claimed the weekly Checkers/Rally's Double Drive-Thru Challenge win in Sunday's Memorial Day weekend classic at Lowe's Motor Speedway. This is the team's third win and moves them in to second-place in the season-long standings.

Logano Could Run Some Busch Races in ’08:

Logano Could Run Some Busch Races in ’08:

May 30, 2007
[17 year old Joe Gibbs development driver Joey] Logano has wheeled every kind of racing vehicle imaginable in the last few years, including a short stint in a Mark Martin Racing Pro Series Truck. After spending time with Logano, Martin said the youngster was fully

Unofficial Driver Points Top-12 Standing

Unofficial Driver Points Top-12 Standing

May 27, 2007
after Charlotte [12 of 36 races]: #24-Jeff Gordon 1921 #48-Jimmie Johnson 1789 -132 #17-Matt Kenseth 1714 -207 #11-Denny Hamlin 1682 -239 #31-Jeff Burton 1577 -344 #20-Tony Stewart 1530 -391 #29-Kevin Harvick 1415 -506 #99-Carl Edwards 1414 -507 #2-Kurt Busch 1402 -

American Heroes Program Ready to Raise Awareness, Funds for U.S. Military Members and Their Families:

American Heroes Program Ready to Raise Awareness, Funds for U.S. Military Members and Their Families:

May 27, 2007
This weekend at the Coca-Cola 600, eight Nextel Cup drivers and two Busch drivers will lead all NASCAR fans in the American Heroes Memorial Day salute to the armed forces to kick off a nationwide effort to raise funds for military families in need. It is the largest

Martin to sub for Jeff Gordon when baby arrives?

Martin to sub for Jeff Gordon when baby arrives?

May 23, 2007
If #24-Jeff Gordon is forced to miss a race to attend the birth of his daughter, series veteran Mark Martin will man the #24 DuPont Chevy, multiple sources within the Hendrick Motorsports organization told ESPN.com Wednesday. Martin on Wednesday afternoon will be fitted