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Only title was a long time in the making
As one old racer to another, Bobby Allison can relate to Mark Martin . In fact, it was Allison who recommended Martin to car owner Jack Roush in 1988 when Roush was looking for a new driver.
Rick Hendrick says hiring Mark Martin is a dream come true
Hendrick Motorsports' Mark Martin has won five NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races this season.
It's hard to shoot down a nice guy
HOMESTEAD, Fla. On an objective basis, it's difficult to cast Jimmie Johnson in the role of villain.
Motor Sports Notebook: Johnson nears another title
Mark Martin has a slim chance to catch Jimmie Johnson in the standings, but Johnson pushed his lead back to 108 points with only one race left.
Newton: Hendrick driving force behind title team
Rick Hendrick's eyes were fixated on the ceiling of the Grand Hyatt ballroom on Thursday as Jimmie Johnson and Mark Martin answered questions on both sides of him.
Johnson only has to fear ... fear itself
AVONDALE, Ariz. Perhaps even those who long for a fourth straight championship wouldn't mind it if Jimmie Johnson had to sweat a little.
NASCAR knuckleheads on the radio
AVONDALE, Ariz. For NASCAR to have 75 million fans that was an oft-quoted number a few years ago many have to be counted more than once.
Caution keeping Jimmie focused
Really, did many think Jimmie Johnson would finish poorly two races in a row? One thing Johnson and his team have proven is that they can bounce back after a bad result.
NASCAR's Mark Martin is the people s choice
Go for it Mark. It's not over, buddy. Did you see the Indianapolis Colts rally from 17 points down to beat the New England Patriots Sunday night? Or the Buffalo Bills fighting back from a 35-3 deficit in the 1992 season's playoffs against the Houston Oilers? Or Jennifer Capriati , in a 4-6, 0-4 hole against Martina Hingis in the final of the ...
Phoenix Happy Hour: Johnson and Martin Can't Shake Each Other
Any thoughts of Jimmie Johnson having any lingering affects from last weeks disastrous finish at Texas were quickly put to rest during Saturdaya TMs Final Phoenix Practice in preparation for Sundaya TMs Checker Oa TMReilly Auto Parts 500.
Jimmie Johnson makes it look easy with a win at Phoenix
Jimmie Johnson celebrates in Victory Lane at Phoenix. Jimmie Johnson made the Chase at least a little exciting last week at Texas with his wreck on Lap 3. That left a slight opening for Mark Martin and Jeff Gordon to contend for the title.
In reality Mark Martin has not changed much during his 25-plus year in the Sprint Cup Series, but one thing that has changed is his attitude.
Lars Anderson: Mark Martin would love to win 2009 Chase over Jimmie Johnson
It was 19 years ago that 31-year-old Mark Martin was oh-so-close to his first Cup championship.
Tom Bowles: Last two races important for Earnhardt, Edwards, Allmendinger
With two races left, all eyes are focused on the two-man battle between Jimmie Johnson and Mark Martin for the Sprint Cup.
Mark Martin says 2009 best year of his life
Three-time defending champion Jimmie Johnson suffered a big hit in his points lead heading into the second-to-last Chase race.
Carquest extends sponsorship deal with Hendrick, Martin
Carquest Auto Parts has extended its sponsorship deal with Hendrick Motorsports and driver Mark Martin .
Kurt Busch says crew chief's pit call was crucial
Kurt Busch will have a new crew chief next season and, with his title hopes over, some have questioned why not make the change now.
Phoenix Could Be Mark Martin's Final Championship Chance Ever
As Jimmie Johnsona TMs car was careening across the track at Texas, Mark Martin fans were already re-calculating how this turn of events could renew his championship hopes.
If not now, Martin may win title in 2010
FOX race analyst Jeff Hammond led Darrell Waltrip to two of DW's three Winston Cup championships as his crew chief.
Updated Championship Probability Table: Martin and Gordon Still have a Shot
Jimmie Johnson's crash in Texas shook up the Chase and the championship picture is suddenly more competitive than it was one week ago .
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