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20 hrs ago | New York Times

For Martin, Finishing Second Wouldn't Mean Falling Short

Mark Martin, above, is the only driver who can deny Jimmie Johnson the points title.

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Sun Nov 22, 2009

NASCAR Winston Cup Scene

Only title was a long time in the making

As one old racer to another, Bobby Allison can relate to Mark Martin . In fact, it was Allison who recommended Martin to car owner Jack Roush in 1988 when Roush was looking for a new driver.

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Sat Nov 21, 2009

Scene Daily

Rick Hendrick says hiring Mark Martin is a dream come true

Hendrick Motorsports' Mark Martin has won five NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races this season.

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The Gaston Gazette

It's hard to shoot down a nice guy

HOMESTEAD, Fla. On an objective basis, it's difficult to cast Jimmie Johnson in the role of villain.

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Fri Nov 20, 2009

Houston Chronicle

Motor Sports Notebook: Johnson nears another title

Mark Martin has a slim chance to catch Jimmie Johnson in the standings, but Johnson pushed his lead back to 108 points with only one race left.

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Thu Nov 19, 2009

ESPN

Newton: Hendrick driving force behind title team

Rick Hendrick's eyes were fixated on the ceiling of the Grand Hyatt ballroom on Thursday as Jimmie Johnson and Mark Martin answered questions on both sides of him.

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The Gaston Gazette

Johnson only has to fear ... fear itself

AVONDALE, Ariz. Perhaps even those who long for a fourth straight championship wouldn't mind it if Jimmie Johnson had to sweat a little.

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Wed Nov 18, 2009

The Gaston Gazette

NASCAR knuckleheads on the radio

AVONDALE, Ariz. For NASCAR to have 75 million fans that was an oft-quoted number a few years ago many have to be counted more than once.

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PilotOnline.com

Caution keeping Jimmie focused

Really, did many think Jimmie Johnson would finish poorly two races in a row? One thing Johnson and his team have proven is that they can bounce back after a bad result.

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Tue Nov 17, 2009

The Orlando Sentinel

NASCAR's Mark Martin is the people s choice

Go for it Mark. It's not over, buddy. Did you see the Indianapolis Colts rally from 17 points down to beat the New England Patriots Sunday night? Or the Buffalo Bills fighting back from a 35-3 deficit in the 1992 season's playoffs against the Houston Oilers? Or Jennifer Capriati , in a 4-6, 0-4 hole against Martina Hingis in the final of the ...

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Mon Nov 16, 2009

BleacherReport

Phoenix Happy Hour: Johnson and Martin Can't Shake Each Other

Any thoughts of Jimmie Johnson having any lingering affects from last weeks disastrous finish at Texas were quickly put to rest during Saturdaya TMs Final Phoenix Practice in preparation for Sundaya TMs Checker Oa TMReilly Auto Parts 500.

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Sun Nov 15, 2009

Alabama Live

Jimmie Johnson makes it look easy with a win at Phoenix

Jimmie Johnson celebrates in Victory Lane at Phoenix. Jimmie Johnson made the Chase at least a little exciting last week at Texas with his wreck on Lap 3. That left a slight opening for Mark Martin and Jeff Gordon to contend for the title.

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The State

The evolution of Mark Martin

In reality Mark Martin has not changed much during his 25-plus year in the Sprint Cup Series, but one thing that has changed is his attitude.

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Sat Nov 14, 2009

SI.com

Lars Anderson: Mark Martin would love to win 2009 Chase over Jimmie Johnson

It was 19 years ago that 31-year-old Mark Martin was oh-so-close to his first Cup championship.

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SI.com

Tom Bowles: Last two races important for Earnhardt, Edwards, Allmendinger

With two races left, all eyes are focused on the two-man battle between Jimmie Johnson and Mark Martin for the Sprint Cup.

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Fri Nov 13, 2009

MSNBC Sports

Mark Martin says 2009 best year of his life

Three-time defending champion Jimmie Johnson suffered a big hit in his points lead heading into the second-to-last Chase race.

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USA Today

Carquest extends sponsorship deal with Hendrick, Martin

Carquest Auto Parts has extended its sponsorship deal with Hendrick Motorsports and driver Mark Martin .

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PilotOnline.com

Kurt Busch says crew chief's pit call was crucial

Kurt Busch will have a new crew chief next season and, with his title hopes over, some have questioned why not make the change now.

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Thu Nov 12, 2009

BleacherReport

Phoenix Could Be Mark Martin's Final Championship Chance Ever

As Jimmie Johnsona TMs car was careening across the track at Texas, Mark Martin fans were already re-calculating how this turn of events could renew his championship hopes.

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Fox Sports

If not now, Martin may win title in 2010

FOX race analyst Jeff Hammond led Darrell Waltrip to two of DW's three Winston Cup championships as his crew chief.

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