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Martin can't mount charge needed to push Johnson

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:15:54 +0000

Alan Gustafson stood in the garage area at Homestead-Miami Speedway, as fireworks burst overhead and the roar of a burnout emanated from the frontstretch. Jimmie Johnson was celebrating his fourth consecutive Cup Series championship, and Mark Martin's crew chief was ruing the fact that he couldn't make it harder for him to win it.

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Another 2nd place, and no regrets for Mark Martin (AP)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:42:53 +0000

Mark Martin found his way to Victory Lane for NASCAR's championship celebration, albeit only as a gracious runner-up.

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Hendrick juggernaut shows no signs of wear

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:15:43 +0000

Rick Hendrick's silver anniversary in NASCAR is now officially his most successful, a dynasty unmatched in racing. With Jimmie Johnson's fourth straight title, it's the fifth for the organization this decade and ninth overall, tying the sport's all-time record for car owners. And with Mark Martin and Jeff Gordon finishing second and third in the standings, respectively, it's the first time in the history of the sport one man has stood alone with three teams atop the Cup Series podium.

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They're still trying to catch Jimmie: Five with the best chance of dethroning him in 2010

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 02:59:25 +0000

Reid Spencer, Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service With a fifth-place finish in Sunday's Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway, Jimmie Johnson clinched his fourth straight NASCAR Sprint Cup title, a record for consecutive championships. "Four championships in eight years, 47 wins—everything this team has done is truly amazing," Johnson said. "I know that we are solidly in the record books, but I know we have a lot more to accomplish. ... I grew up on two wheels in the dirt. I had no clue I was going to end up here racing stock cars and doing something that had never been done before." Five drivers most likely to end Johnson's streak: 1. Mark Martin. "I think Mark Martin is only going to get better in his second year with Hendrick Motorsports," said Dale Jarrett, 1999 Cup champion. 2. Tony Stewart. Two-time champ won the regular season. 3. Kyle Busch. Won Nationwide title. Poised for more. ...

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Mark Martin falls short, a Sprint Cup runner-up for fifth time

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 23:59:59 +0000

Mark Martin accepted NASCAR's silver medal for the fifth time Sunday, unable in the season-ending Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway to make a run at derailing Jimmie Johnson's march toward stock-car immortality.

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Martin settles for 2nd again

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 23:50:18 +0000

Typically, when a NASCAR driver does something that only Richard Petty and Bobby Allison have done before is a sign of excellence. Not this time, not for Mark Martin. His wait for a NASCAR championship will last at least another year. Martin accepted NASCAR's silver medal for the fifth time Sunday, unable in the season-ending Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway to make a run at derailing Jimmie Johnson's march toward stock-car immortality.

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JJ now hurtling toward history

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 06:43:50 +0000

HOMESTEAD, Fla. - Mark Martin has lost to Dale Earnhardt, Jeff Gordon and Tony Stewart - some of NASCAR's greatest drivers - in his frustrating bid for an elusive championship. ...

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Martin ends season as a winner

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 05:59:35 +0000

With the weight of past seasons off his shoulders, it's all about enjoying the title fight for Mark Martin, Lee Spencer says.

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Johnson and Martin take title race into finale (AP)

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:46:58 +0000

Mark Martin has lost to Dale Earnhardt, Jeff Gordon and Tony Stewart -- some of NASCAR's greatest drivers -- in his frustrating bid for an elusive championship.

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Johnson and Martin take title race into finale

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:45:07 +0000

Mark Martin has lost to Dale Earnhardt, Jeff Gordon and Tony Stewart - some of NASCAR's greatest drivers - in his frustrating bid for an elusive championship.

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Jimmie Johnson on verge of one of NASCAR's defining moments

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:53:49 +0000

HOMESTEAD, Fla. -- Many years from now, lots of people will say, "I was there." > The crowd of 75,000 for the Ford 400 Sunday will grow to about 750,000 in 2020. It's human nature, just a little white lie. It always happens on the rare occasions of a historic sports moment. > People want to say they were a part of it: "I saw Jimmie Johnson win his fourth consecutive Sprint Cup title." > Or the other memorable possibility: "I saw Mark Martin shock everyone and finally win a Cup title at age 50." > Some...

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For Allison, only title was a long time in the making

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:32:37 +0000

As one old racer to another, Bobby Allison can relate to Mark Martin.

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Johnson takes pole at Homestead

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:05:41 +0000

Jimmie Johnson will go for his fourth straight Cup title from the pole. Johnson turned a lap of 173.919 mph to win the pole at Homestead-Miami Speedway. He qualified first Friday hours after it was announced he signed a contract extension to drive for Hendrick Motorsports through the 2015 season. Scott Speed was second. Marcos Ambrose was third. Mark Martin and Tony Stewart round out the top five.

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The surprise of Martin's life (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:14:00 +0000

With one race to go, Mark Martin still isn't concerned with racing for a championship. He just wants to win races.

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Hendrick may make history with 1-2-3 Cup finish

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:57:34 +0000

CORAL GABLES, Florida (AP) -- If either Jimmie Johnson or Mark Martin finishes the Ford 400 on Sunday with the NASCAR championship, Hendrick Motorsports -- which owns both cars -- will have plenty to celebrate.

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With Johnson, Martin, final race a no-lose situation for Hendrick

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:44:26 +0000

Mark Martin says he can taste victory. Jimmie Johnson says he's itchin' to get on the track Sunday. The Hendrick Motorsports ...

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Either way, Hendrick set to make history this weekend

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:32:16 +0000

Rick Hendrick sat with drivers Jimmie Johnson and Mark Martin situated to either side of him at a long table on an elevated stage Thursday at the posh Hyatt Regency hotel.

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Former Sprint Cup champ Bobby Allison paved the way for the venerable Mark Martin

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:01:12 +0000

At least one former Cup champion would love to see Mark Martin pull the rug from under Jimmie Johnson this weekend at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

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Rick Hendrick is the driving force behind Hendrick Motorsports

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:56:22 +0000

Jimmie Johnson winning a fourth straight title is a great story. So is Mark Martin winning his first at age 50. But lost in the shuffle could be the best story of all: Rick Hendrick.

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VIDEO: Larry Mac on Martin's finish

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:04:03 +0000

Mark Martin likely won't finish the season with a title, but Larry McReynolds says No. 5 has plenty to be proud of this year.

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Jimmie Johnson should win, Kyle Busch will win and a Ford could win at Homestead

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:27:35 +0000

Jimmie Johnson should win, Mark Martin and maybe even a Ford driver could win and Kyle Busch will win. How does all that figure? Homestead is the place to be this weekend to sort it all out.

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Mark Martin seems likely to come up short again in Cup chase

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:25:00 +0000

The driver returned to a full schedule this year in hopes of winning his first championship. But he appears to be in line to finish as the runner-up for the fifth time. > Mark Martin often says he's "blessed," and for good reason.

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Bruce Martin: Martin happy with career, Danica's move not imminent

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:31:23 +0000

Mark Martin is likely headed for his fifth second-place finish. But there's not a hint of frustration from the 50-year-old, says Bruce Martin. Plus, the latest on Danica Patrick and more.

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Fryer's Five: Martin is a true champion (Yahoo! Sports)

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:25:00 +0000

Though he's finished runner-up four times and is on his way to five, Mark Martin has proven he's one of the best.

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NASCAR - Ryan McGee - On Mark Martin's four biggest Sprint Cup title misses and the effectiveness of NASCAR's drug policy

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:00:35 +0000

Ryan McGee's blog for November 16, 2009 looks at four examples of Mark Martin nearly missing the Sprint Cup title before 2009 -- and also gazes at the effectiveness of the NASCAR drug policy.

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Lars Anderson: Five things we learned at Phoenix International Raceway

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:59:17 +0000

Barring a freak crash, Jimmie Johnson will be Sprint Cup champion. Mark Martin isn't upset either, writes Lars Anderson, of the driver who is having a great year on and off the road.

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