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Mark Martin Makes It Official
MARK MARTIN TO JOIN HENDRICK MOTORSPORTS 35-TIME RACE WINNER WILL DRIVE FULL 2009 SEASON IN NO. 5 CHEVROLETS DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (July 4, 2008) - Mark Martin, a 35-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race winner and the all-time leader in NASCAR Nationwide Series victories, has signed a two-year agreement to drive for Hendrick Motorsports beginning in 2009. Martin will race the full 2009 ...
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Mark Martin straps in for one final ride. How's this gonna end?
From the Marbles — ... you start jumping on the Terry Labonte thing just stop right now because if I'm not mistaken this is not the same team. Once Dale Jr came on board he took over the 5 car's team and the number went to the old #25 team. Get the picture now? Good. Tell me if I'm wrong here, because I'd like to see Martin win a Championship - I really do - but I don't know if he can with that team, if it really is the old 25 team that is. Restrictor Plate This! points out some of the useful particulars of the deal: It's actually a relief to see ...

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