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Old 07-12-2009, 07:59 AM
 
Location: Cane-Bay Plantation
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His car was incredibly fast last night! Maybe his boss spent his Birthday money jacking that thing up with AMP...It almost seemed too easy. Congrats on a nice win though! How many more 1 1/2 mile tracks left this year?? They sure can be snoozers though...Least the last 20 laps were somewhat interesting.
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Old 07-12-2009, 06:35 PM
 
Location: Tulsa, OK
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I guess to each his own, but there's 42 other drivers that would light up the track after they win and the fans love it! It should be all about the fans, they are what keeps this sport alive. So for the 42 class-less drivers, keep burning rubber and we'll keep supporting you
Mark acts like he's been there before.
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Old 07-13-2009, 06:48 AM
 
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The more and more I watch Martin, the more I believe that he will be this year's Sprint Cup Champion.

If you recall the first few races this year where he had fast cars and was driving very well but got caught up in some wrecks, also I believe he had engine troubles once or twice.

Mark would probably have more than 4 wins by now.

When it gets to the Chase, Mark's experience along with HMS cars, Mark will be raising the trophy in Homestead in November.
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Old 07-13-2009, 10:13 AM
 
Location: Buffalo, NY
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The more and more I watch Martin, the more I believe that he will be this year's Sprint Cup Champion.

If you recall the first few races this year where he had fast cars and was driving very well but got caught up in some wrecks, also I believe he had engine troubles once or twice.

Mark would probably have more than 4 wins by now.

When it gets to the Chase, Mark's experience along with HMS cars, Mark will be raising the trophy in Homestead in November.
Amen to that... Knock on wood let's hope that. Yeah he did have engine trouble the one race. I believe he was actually in contention to win that race. I think. that was his 4th win of the year. 39th in his career. one more and he's got 40 career wins And let us hope he is. As long as he can get and stay in the middle of the Chase drivers, and avoid the bubble positions
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Old 07-27-2009, 09:51 AM
 
Location: Buffalo, NY
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Congrats to mark for his 2nd place finish. would've been nice if he won though. But hey he moved two points up in the standings
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Old 07-27-2009, 11:53 AM
 
Location: Upstate
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Mark Martin is my hero. This guy is "just having fun". Just take a look at Kyle Bush, Kyle is 180 deg different (in terms of race driving) than Mark.

Kyle always seems pissed and Mark is always happy.

Although I would like to the 24 get his 5th, I will be dancing a big *** if the old man gets to raise the trophy at Homestead this fall.
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Old 07-29-2009, 10:29 AM
 
Location: Arkadelphia,Arkansas
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WTG Mark on another strong finish! He should've won Sunday,but 2nd is just fine!
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Old 07-29-2009, 11:14 AM
 
Location: Buffalo, NY
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yeah but you know what. it's ok. he's still moved up 2 places in the points standings. Slowly but surely he's getting there
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Old 07-29-2009, 11:30 AM
 
Location: Upstate
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yeah but you know what. it's ok. he's still moved up 2 places in the points standings. Slowly but surely he's getting there
It really doesn't matter where he's at before the Chase (as long as he's in the top 12 of course).

When the Chase starts, with Mark's 4 wins he'll be on or very close to the top, after the points are reset.
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Old 08-17-2009, 06:44 AM
 
Location: Upstate
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Bad call by the #5 team not to come in and top off when the #88 did at Michigan. Mark had a fast car, so at the worst probably would have had a top 10. Now he got a 31st place finish and is in serious trouble of dropping out of the Chase.

Guess Alan thought that lightning would strike twice as far as winning on gas fumes. Mark needs to point race, not take chances right now.
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