speed demon 7 Posted July 4, 2008 Report Share Posted July 4, 2008 He will run the entire season in hopes to win the championship. What a lineup for Hendricks. The press conference is still going on... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firemdk Posted July 4, 2008 Report Share Posted July 4, 2008 I think that's awesome that Martin is joining hendrick. If those young guns were smart they would always have an ear on what the old man has to say. I think Mark Martin is one of the true heros in the business. You never hear him blame his car, his crew or anyone. When he doesn't get it done he mans up and says he just didn't get it done for his guys. What a class act Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racer61 Posted July 4, 2008 Report Share Posted July 4, 2008 I know deserve is not a correct term, but in my opinion he has to be the favorite for a championship in '09. Im not big on Rick Hendrick but if he (Martin) was ever to have his best chance at a championship it would have to be with the Hendrick organization. GIVE 'EM HELL MARK!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiTech Posted July 4, 2008 Report Share Posted July 4, 2008 THE FUNNY PART OF THIS ..LOOKS LIKE ALOT OF TEAMS ARE GOING AFTER THE OLD DRIVERS AGAIN ... HOW MANY TIMES DID MARK RETIRE .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebelracewriter Posted July 4, 2008 Report Share Posted July 4, 2008 Let's just hope they give him the GOOD stuff and not stick him in some R&D junk!!!!!!! I can't believe I'm going to have to be a Hendricks fan in 09........what's the world coming to.......first DEI and now Hendricks.......I freaking HATE change!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gundogC3 Posted July 5, 2008 Report Share Posted July 5, 2008 I think Mark is one of the best ever. Just don't think being in a Hindrick's car will bring his age back down. I hope he does good, but just don't see it. I'm old and can tell you....You do slow down abit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REBELRACER Posted July 5, 2008 Report Share Posted July 5, 2008 he does pretty good when he races the nationwide car for hendrick, so im sure he will be fine in cup with them. it is his best chance to win a championship, and what an impressive line up they have now. going to be tough to beat next season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckLicata Posted July 5, 2008 Report Share Posted July 5, 2008 (edited) not to sound like a "hater" by any stretch, as I respect all that Mark Martin does, and has done, for NASCAR/Sprint Cup racing... but, this is a bad move...Martin needs to retire, consult with teams and drive the trucks for fun.. he's going to the #4 car in the Hendricks stable, which - yes - WILL be a good car...but he's past his prime, it's time to hang it up.. Again, not a "hater" of Mark Martin, but this is getting silly with the old-timers hanging on in the series...granted, Mark's better than some of those guys (Ken Schrader, et al)...but still... Edited July 5, 2008 by ChuckLicata Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiTech Posted July 5, 2008 Report Share Posted July 5, 2008 (edited) not to sound like a "hater" by any stretch, as I respect all that Mark Martin does, and has done, for NASCAR/Sprint Cup racing... but, this is a bad move...Martin needs to retire, consult with teams and drive the trucks for fun.. he's going to the #4 car in the Hendricks stable, which - yes - WILL be a good car...but he's past his prime, it's time to hang it up.. Again, not a "hater" of Mark Martin, but this is getting silly with the old-timers hanging on in the series...granted, Mark's better than some of those guys (Ken Schrader, et al)...but still... OLDTIMERS HEY ..I SUPPOSE YOU WANT ALOT OF THEASE OLDTIMERS THAT ARE RACEN ALL OVER THE USA IN EVERY TYP OF SEARIES ..TO RETIRE .IF THE MAN CAN STILL HANG WITH THE YOUNGERS .AND BEAT THE YOUNGERS .AND BRING ALOT OF FANS TO THE RACES .WHICH HE DOES .AND ALOT TO THE TV WHICH HE DOES .THEN ID SAY LET HIM RACE TILL HE IS 100 YEARS OLD IF THAT IS POSIBLE .IF HE WAS JUST RUNNING AROUND IN CIRCLES AND TAKEN UP SPACE JUST TO BE IN THE WAY .THEN ID SAY RETIRE ..LOOK AT DAVE MARCUS ,, I LOVED TO SEE THAT OLD MAN MAKE A RACE ... HOW ABOULT TERRY THEN ..SHOULD HE JUST HANG IT UP ..AND I DIDNT TAKE WHAT YOU SAID AS A HATER ..AND I DONT HATE OLD SPORTS WRITERS ..LOL NOW SHOULD YOU RETIRE AND LET SOME YOUNG FRESH NEW FACE TAKE YOUR SPOT ..I THINK NOT ..ASLONG AS YOU CAN DO GREAT AT WHAT YOU DO .THEN WHY CANT MARK KEEP DOING GREAT AT WHAT HE CAN ...HEY WORKS BOTH WAYS .DOESNT IT ....LOL ..HAVE A GOOD DAY ...FROM AN OLDTIMER .JUST NOT AS OLD AS SOME ON HERE ... Edited July 5, 2008 by oldtimer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakdad Posted July 5, 2008 Report Share Posted July 5, 2008 I am surprised he is going full time. I thought he wanted to spend more time with Matt and his racing. Go Morgan Shepherd!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gundogC3 Posted July 6, 2008 Report Share Posted July 6, 2008 (edited) Love what he had to say last night....." I love to race, not wreck ", "It's just plain stupid"......DUH!!!!!! BTW, last lap..........."VEDDY INTERESTING"!!!!!!! Maybe they could get Cale, or David Pearson to drive the 5 car. Edited July 6, 2008 by GUNDOG99 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiTech Posted July 6, 2008 Report Share Posted July 6, 2008 Love what he had to say last night....." I love to race, not wreck ", "It's just plain stupid"......DUH!!!!!! BTW, last lap..........."VEDDY INTERESTING"!!!!!!! Maybe they could get Cale, or David Pearson to drive the 5 car. YEP I BET THEM OLD FARTS COULD STILL DO IT .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMRacer89 Posted July 6, 2008 Report Share Posted July 6, 2008 I am surprised he is going full time. I thought he wanted to spend more time with Matt and his racing. Go Morgan Shepherd!!!!! I read/heard Matt decided to hang up the helmet. I can't for the life of me remember where or what though. On another note, I'm kinda glad Kyle won.......I'm not much a Carl Edwards fan right now . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted July 6, 2008 Report Share Posted July 6, 2008 Gordon came down across Carl! Think they said Matt wanted to get his education and quit racing for awhile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiTech Posted July 6, 2008 Report Share Posted July 6, 2008 Gordon came down across Carl! Think they said Matt wanted to get his education and quit racing for awhile. GORDON ADMITTED HE WAS BLOCKING ..SO HE GOT WHAT WAS COMEING TO HIM .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Definitive Posted July 6, 2008 Report Share Posted July 6, 2008 That was one of the best post-race interviews I've ever seen Jeff Gordon do.He actually told it like it was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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