[BringBackWilkesboro]

Once again, we find ourselves wondering if Mark Martin has actually made up his mind. He started the season with the intention of helping Regan Smith get into Nextle Cup fulltime in '08. But with his success in the first two races, I am again beginning to wonder. Mark obviously wanted a championship to top off his career. He's finished second in the final standings 5 times and was in contention last year. After the Daytona 500, team owner Bobby Ginn said to Mark the if he wanted to run the full season, he'd get him a car. I think his success so far will influence his decision. If he does well next week, I think he'll make a run at the Cup.

[wingkey1]

Ya gotta think he must be considering it. I'd enjoy seeing it and would be right there rootin' for his first Cup. Tough guy to root against. I expect he'll hang on for as long as he remains in the running for the title. Of course then, based on history, he'll be hangin on.

Then however there's the other Martin. Truex. The two biggests blasts at the speedway yesterday were courtesy of DEI engines.

For how long does he endure what must be increasingly seen as weaknesses within DEI.

He sure sounded towards end of rope yesterday.

[LSC9901]

Originally Posted by wingkey1

Ya gotta think he must be considering it. I'd enjoy seeing it and would be right there rootin' for his first Cup. Tough guy to root against. I expect he'll hang on for as long as he remains in the running for the title. Of course then, based on history, he'll be hangin on.

Then however there's the other Martin. Truex. The two biggests blasts at the speedway yesterday were courtesy of DEI engines.

For how long does he endure what must be increasingly seen as weaknesses within DEI.

He sure sounded towards end of rope yesterday.

Yes he did sound very dejected about his ability to do well at this point. I think he has what it takes but possibly he isn't getting what he needs from DEI.After all Jr is is and always will be the big factor at DEI.

Originally Posted by BringBackWilkesboro

Once again, we find ourselves wondering if Mark Martin has actually made up his mind. He started the season with the intention of helping Regan Smith get into Nextle Cup fulltime in '08. But with his success in the first two races, I am again beginning to wonder. Mark obviously wanted a championship to top off his career. He's finished second in the final standings 5 times and was in contention last year. After the Daytona 500, team owner Bobby Ginn said to Mark the if he wanted to run the full season, he'd get him a car. I think his success so far will influence his decision. If he does well next week, I think he'll make a run at the Cup.

I say this with a very large grin upon my mug. If Mark wins next weeks cup race I will honestly eat crow. Honest !!!

[wardfan]

So he keeps driving as long as he's doing good. Does that mean he will drop out if he starts running poorly? When will Regan get his chance if Mark stays in the car?

[BringBackWilkesboro]

Originally Posted by wardfan

So he keeps driving as long as he's doing good. Does that mean he will drop out if he starts running poorly? When will Regan get his chance if Mark stays in the car?

At this point in his career, I don't see anything wrong with staying while he has a title shot. It's to early to say he has a real shot, but if he keeps this performance up, I'd say why not.

Regan will get his chance as planned this year. Bobby Ginn told Mark they would find him a car, meaning Smith will still get some time in the 01.

[Mike24]

I think Mark's best shot to win a championship would be in a chevorlet. And of course when you have HMS engines under the hood, you know you are gonna be a contender every week. If Martin runs good at Vegas, I think he may run full time and go after the championship. If he does, watch out, he's gonna be a serious contender than he has ever been.

[BringBackWilkesboro]

Originally Posted by Mike24

I think Mark's best shot to win a championship would be in a chevorlet. And of course when you have HMS under the hood, and the resources, you know you are gonna be a contender every week. If Martin runs good at Vegas, I think he may run full time and go after the championship. If he does, watch out, he's gonna be a serious contender than he has ever been.

I may have miss understood what you meant by resources, but if you were still talking about HMS, that is inaccurate. Ginn racing is an independant program with the exception of engines. They do all their own bodies, chasis and what not. I think Martin staying the full season would really help get that program to where it can compete at least at the level of some of the other big time teams.

[Mike24]

Originally Posted by BringBackWilkesboro

I may have miss understood what you meant by resources, but if you were still talking about HMS, that is inaccurate. Ginn racing is an independant program with the exception of engines. They do all their own bodies, chasis and what not. I think Martin staying the full season would really help get that program to where it can compete at least at the level of some of the other big time teams.

Your right. Thanks for the correction.

[BringBackWilkesboro]

Originally Posted by Mike24

Your right. Thanks for the correction.

Sure thing. we could all use a little correction from time to time.

[RUSTYFAN2]

I think he will keep his promise to his family to retire this time.

[trollmc08]

Originally Posted by RUSTYFAN2

I think he will keep his promise to his family to retire this time.

I don't know if he has a chance to win a championship then i think he has to at least try. If he don't then he will always wonder "what if".

[LSC9901]

Originally Posted by trollmc08

I don't know if he has a chance to win a championship then i think he has to at least try. If he don't then he will always wonder "what if".

Especially when you are in the points lead. How can you quit at that point. This may be the equipment he needed all along. Damn those Fords !!

[DEI]

as long as he leads the points it would be strange not to keep running

[Quality88]

Originally Posted by LSC9901

Especially when you are in the points lead. How can you quit at that point. This may be the equipment he needed all along. Damn those Fords !!

Easy on the blue-oval.... it's not always been the equipment that has screwed him.

[LSC9901]

Originally Posted by Quality88

Easy on the blue-oval.... it's not always been the equipment that has screwed him.

I wondered how long it would take you to chime in. I agree, but I think there are times when driver/manufacturer just don't match up. I'm sure in Mark's case that doesn't apply. After 19 years in that brand you'd think he'd have the kinks all worked out.