Mark Martin Forum http://forum.markmartin.com/ This is an XML content feed of; Mark Martin Forum : Last 10 Posts Copyright (c) 2006-2008 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 05 Jul 2008 16:09:56 +0000 Sat, 05 Jul 2008 15:55:09 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.07 30 forum.markmartin.com/RSS_topic_feed.asp Mark Martin Forum http://forum.markmartin.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums_black.png http://forum.markmartin.com/ Mark Martin Forum : Markaholics Unanimous! http://forum.markmartin.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=817&PID=14490#14490 Author: mmg8
Subject: Markaholics Unanimous!
Posted: 05 Jul 2008 at 3:55pm

Hi my name is Marge and I've been a Markaholic since 1993 and always will be.Heart]]> Sat, 05 Jul 2008 15:55:09 +0000 http://forum.markmartin.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=817&PID=14490#14490 Letters to the Webmaster : Mark Martin Fan Club http://forum.markmartin.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=857&PID=14489#14489 Author: admin
Subject: Mark Martin Fan Club
Posted: 05 Jul 2008 at 3:35pm

Chickie,
 
The site and this board are the fan club. Bascailly, Roush had you register for all of that stuff. Here, just log on to markmartin.com and enjoy.
 
 
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Subject: DEI Sponsors
Posted: 05 Jul 2008 at 3:25pm

No, I've heard Mark say in private that Paul is a lot better than people think and that he has been impressed with the kid. Mark does not say things for the sake of saying them. ]]> Sat, 05 Jul 2008 15:25:38 +0000 http://forum.markmartin.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=844&PID=14488#14488 Mark Martin Forum : Markaholics Unanimous! http://forum.markmartin.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=817&PID=14487#14487 Author: Smitty
Subject: Markaholics Unanimous!
Posted: 05 Jul 2008 at 3:19pm

I'm not sure. i have been told that where we're going there won't exactly be the best of conditions so I doubt it though.]]> Sat, 05 Jul 2008 15:19:16 +0000 http://forum.markmartin.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=817&PID=14487#14487 Mark Martin Forum : Markaholics Unanimous! http://forum.markmartin.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=817&PID=14486#14486 Author: MarkMartin60
Subject: Markaholics Unanimous!
Posted: 05 Jul 2008 at 3:09pm

Originally posted by Smitty

We're activating in November. and iw till be for 15 months heh.
 
Smitty, don't they have Armed Forces Radio and TV broadcasts over there for soldiers? I always thought they did, and it seems like they'll announce on radio or Tv that they are broadcasting the race there. Something to check into/think about...
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Subject: I Don't Get It
Posted: 05 Jul 2008 at 3:04pm

I had to respond to someone in another forum I read about this. I forgot if Mark said in 2005 if he was leaving completely or going to race trucks. Thanks for the clarification everyone! (I provided the guy the same story you guys have put above)]]> Sat, 05 Jul 2008 15:04:33 +0000 http://forum.markmartin.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=866&PID=14485#14485 Sprint Series : I Don't Get It http://forum.markmartin.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=866&PID=14484#14484 Author: admin
Subject: I Don't Get It
Posted: 05 Jul 2008 at 3:03pm

I feel it is time to weigh in on this subject...
 
First of all, it must be noted that Mark NEVER at any point EVER said he was retiring from racing. In fact, when we formulated the "Salute To You" Tour concept, it was a very large part of the process that we did not in any way use the word 'Retire' or 'Farewell" or "Last" or any other word, because Mark was very clear that we WAS NOT quitting racing. What he was going to do was to step back.
 
You guys have to understand that many of the decisions were practically made for Mark and we went with what he had at the time. Mark always entertained the 'part time' Cup idea, but was told by the people he worked for that it was not really feasable. The plan was to then race a truck full-time, but that never really materialized either.
 
Mark in the end agreed to drive one more year in Cup and that allowed enough time for Jay Frye to present the 'part time' thing to Mark. That was only after Mark asked to do it at Roush and was turned down.
 
Back to the "Salute" to deal for a second. That program was a way for Mark to say thanks to everyone who had made all this possible for him. It was not a way to say goodbye and a challenge anyone to find a place where we said it was.
 
It kind of cracks me up that fans get mad at him for number changes and other stuff. Think about it. Even when he drove the No. 6 car, did the colors not change regulaly? The number font? The Sponsor? Even then those did not change, the paint schems would almost every year? Why do you think that is? Mark would not need to have any type of tour to move merchandise. He was a top-five seller then and is close now.
 
Back to the other. He raced the part time deal and he liked it. Last year was a tough year in the end with the merger and everything that went on. This year has been much better and so what if Mark has decided he has a little more in the tank and wants to make a run at it? He's proven he can still get it done, and quite honestly needs no person's permission to do so. If you don't want to buy a new t-shirt, then don't. I don't recall a part in the press conference where he asked you to.
 
I for one and glad to see him go for it. For no other reason than it is what he want to do and he has earned that right to do so - with our without mine or anyone else's blessings.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Subject: I Don't Get It
Posted: 05 Jul 2008 at 2:50pm

In 2005 Mark did not say he was retiring from racing. He said he was retiring from CUP racing. He had plans to go into truck racing and perhaps Nationwide. When he came back for a year to help out his good friend Jack Roush the truck and Nationwide opportunities disappeared. In 2007 he would have had no choice but to retire if the deal with Ginn had not materialized, which gave him the part time schedule that he wanted. And as some one else pointed out, Mark said he was not ruling out coming back full time at some point. Some may remember Mark saying that he had learned to "never say never."
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Subject: I Don't Get It
Posted: 05 Jul 2008 at 2:43pm

Well "buddy", if you are a TRUE Mark Martin fan and followed his news over the years, then you would have already known the answer to your perplexing situation and wouldn't have had to post now would you?... Confused
 
  And yes, we will have fun!
 
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Subject: I Don't Get It
Posted: 05 Jul 2008 at 2:08pm

I see this forum is like any other.  You have the 95% of the people who read and look at your perspective and offer a sound answer.  I never knew Mark offered any kind of explanation to the 'Salute To You' thing.

Then you have the forum dudes like 'ol BeerWolf up there, "If I were a TRUE Mark Martin fan....."  Look, buddy, if you could read, I said I am TRUE to no one driver.  My question's been answered and my two post tenure with this forum is over.  Have fun boys !!


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