Did anyone else just see the announcement that Mark Martin is going to the No. 5 Car?

Question

I am watching the Cubs-Sox game and there was a message on the ticker that Mark Martin is replacing Mears. Does that mean that he is going full time again?

Why would they want MM over Smoke?

Answer 1

No way does Martin take over the 5 car.  Smoke wants to go to a team that that has a Chevy Stable.  Not to mention ownership.  Hendrick knows what he's doing.  Look for Smoke in the 5 car next year.

Answer 2

I'll take Mark Martin over Smoke bomb any day.

Answer 3

I believe this is still just a rumor at this stage, but there is a lot of speculation about it. Martin does drive the #5 Nationwide car for Jr/HMS at some tracks, so it wouldn't be a complete surprise.

Didn't Mark Martin retire or something?

Answer 4

i feel sorry for Mears. to have a top ten this race. then at the end to here he was being replaced. All mr. hendrick cares about is money. give mears a chance at a different teams and he could be kyle busch.

Answer 5

I hope he does go full time again at Hendricks. I'd love to see him win a championship. Haven't heard anything about his schedule though.

Answer 6

Looks like rumor for now. But it is silly season time and anything is possible.

Smoke in RCR 33 next season is one move I'd like to see.

Answer 7

If Mark wants to run full time for a championship, that is great.

The Hendricks organization is without a doubt better than DEI, at this point in time.

However, it is the 5 car. You have Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson, and Dale Jr who are struggling. Sure, Dale is 3rd in points but he only has 1 win (a lucky one too).

And what about loyalty? Mark could've shown some loyalty and stayed at Roush. It is obvious that Roush could use Mark's expertise with the lack of performance he is getting out of the 6 and 26.

I respect Mark Martin, but this is becoming sad. He seems to be turning into a Bill Elliot and/or Terry Labonte. He doesn't know when to give it up.

Answer 8

Yup, its that time of the yr...Its rumor season, and its getting ready to begin with a bang it seems..Hey anything is possible.. This could be a way for Mark to still drive part time and get Brad Keselowski a few times to drive the car as well also....Who knows?? I can not see Smoke coming to Hms, with 3 power house drivers already....Let the rumors begin..

Go Dale Jr & Hms

Answer 9

That's bizarre in a melancholy kinda way. I was hoping Mark Martin would end his career with DEI "bringing up" their team.  Mark Martin just can't quit. You know he will just step up HMS a notch. It does seem like HMS has some good cars. Good old Mark Martin, dubbed "the sentimental favorite" HMS is stealing all the NASCAR fans.

Answer 10

Looks like Hendrick is trying to do damage control for getting rid of Kyle Busch.  It may be too late.  Casey Mears should have been the odd man out when Hendrick wanted to bring Jr over.  Poor, poor decision by Hendrick.  I like Mark Martin, though.  I may have to pull for him in the 5 car but NONE of the other Hendrick cars.

Answer 11

I really don't think that that report is true I think it is a COVERUP because the real Driver is Martin Truex Jr!!!!

I 'm only saying that this is the possible real truth!!!!

Go Dale Jr #88

Answer 12

i heard the bit during the broadcast that mears is probably out from hms next year - but i figured that was to make room for keselowski.

Answer 13

That's probaly you know a rumor....goodness I love Mark he's my husband I've been with him forever and on. Love always, A

Answer 14

yahoo sorts article has mark  sharing the car with brad keslowski

or mark could go to red bull and split time with speed

Answer 15

Like John Madden would of said.....

Answer 16

Could Hendrick handle having 4 big time drivers? I'm a Jeff Gordon fan but with all that ego I think it would be hard on the organization to have 4 multi millionaire drivers. Then again, doesnt Mears have a contract with Hendrick for at least the next few years? This is silly season and the rumor mill is going to start up and anything is possible..

Answer 17

I heard Mears was out, but nothing about Mark taking his seat. I almost wish that Tony Stewart would get in there, but that might be too many roosters in the hen house. Although do I think Tony going to HMS would be a cool thing.  ;p

Answer 18

Thats crazy.

Answer 19

ESPN reported it, it's not confirmed as of yet.

But that's crazy, Martin at Hendrick!?!

and if he does get one more full time ride, can he finally get that elusive championship!?!?

lol...this is so much to take in.

Answer 20

Let Silly Season begin!!!!!!!  Lots of speculation on its way!

Go Jr.>>>>

Answer 21

Tony would not go to a team where he isn't the star. 4th fiddle isn't Tony's thing.

Answer 22

I'm going to go cry in a corner somewhere........

Answer 23

It's a rumor. ESPN is just trying to one up all the networks. If it's true, bad decision. Martin retired because his heart wasn't in it. He's more focused on taking his kid in his million dollar motor home to go-cart races.

Answer 24

I heard that Mark is taking Casey's spot and driving full time and I can't be anymore happier than I am now!! Hopefully he will be racing at Talladega so I will get to see him. And your last question I HATE "Smoke" at this point I would rather see the busch brothers over him!!

GO MARK MARTIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Answer 25

I haven't heard that Mark Martin is going to HMS, I would have thought Rick would have taken Tony instead. It really sucks for Casey though, I wonder where he'll be next year.

Answer 26

They did the same exact thing with Jamie McMurray a few weeks ago.

Until I get Casey's or Mr. Hendrick's word on it, nothing but a load of c**p.