OFFICIAL: Martin Full Time in #5, Almirola Full Time in #8 in '09 - Page 3

Batman1138 · 07-02-2008, 12:11 AM

Supposedly Mark Martin has an announcement this Saturday in Daytona....

WALZ · 07-02-2008, 12:23 AM

Wait a sec... No more part-time for Mark?

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Originally Posted by Jayski.com

Almirola to run #8 fulltime for DEI in 2009 UPDATE: An official announcement that Aric Almirola will drive the #8 car at Dale Earnhardt Inc. full time next season will be made on Tuesday, sources close to the situation said. The decision to put Almirola into the U.S. Army-sponsored car full time had nothing to do with Martin's decision to return to a full-time Sprint Cup schedule and make one last run at a championship, sources said. It had more to do with advancing Almirola's talents and taking advantage of the appeal he has shown with sponsors looking for a younger driver. One of those is U.S. Army, whose target audience fits the 24-year-old Almirola much more than the 49-year-old Martin.(ESPN.com)(7-1-2008)

DaveyFan28 · 07-02-2008, 04:14 AM

Mark knows he's facing an almost impossible mission there. When was the last time a driver won the championship in his first season with his new race team?

Batman1138 · 07-04-2008, 11:44 AM

ITS OFFICIAL. Mark Martin to run for the Championship in 2009!

alanc215 · 07-04-2008, 12:08 PM

Mark and Hendrick a good fit. I guess that since Marks son left racing he figured he would go back full time.

mgcastro · 07-04-2008, 12:12 PM

At last Mr. Martin has what he deserves, being with the best . He needs a crown, hope he shows what old school is all about in this top team.

Mike24 · 07-04-2008, 01:35 PM

I don't really know what to think about this. I'm a big Martin fan, but I think he's tarnished his legacy by doing this at the end of his career. If he wanted to keep racing, he should of just stayed with Roush.

But I wish him the best of luck in '09. Hopefully he gets back to victory lane and contends for the title.

Gooseman · 07-04-2008, 02:32 PM

even more interesting. Its a 2 year deal, although only 26 races in 2010. hmmm, i would've thought he would of been more likely to win it in his 2nd year with the team.

DaveyFan28 · 07-04-2008, 06:35 PM

Martin, Gordon, Johnson, Earnhardt Jr.

Sounds like a "Who's Who" of NASCAR's past 15 years, and now they'll all be driving for the same team full-time in 2009. Gotta give it up to Hendrick for making the moves. It will certainly be interesting to see what happens next year with this group.

EDIT: WOW! In an interview just now, Dale Jr. did not AT ALL seem happy about having Martin as a teammate next year. It looked like the baby of the family just learned he wouldn't be the baby anymore. He was struggling to find the proper words to say on TV, but his whole demeanor & tone said he's pretty disappointed about this move. That was sure interesting...

Gooseman · 07-04-2008, 07:16 PM

sounds like he wanted someone else in the car.

07-02-2008, 12:11 AM	#21 (permalink)
Batman1138 Why So Serious? Status: Why So Serious? Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: CT Age: 21 Posts: 1,712 Downloads: 94 Uploads: 0 Rep Power: 181	Supposedly Mark Martin has an announcement this Saturday in Daytona.... __________________ You either die a hero or you live long enough to see yourself become the villain. Harvey Dent The Dark Knight

07-02-2008, 04:14 AM	#23 (permalink)
DaveyFan28 SRD Moderator Status: SRD Moderator Join Date: May 2006 Location: Valencia, CA Age: 24 Posts: 641 Downloads: 70 Uploads: 0 Rep Power: 79	Mark knows he's facing an almost impossible mission there. When was the last time a driver won the championship in his first season with his new race team? __________________ "I think Davey had a way about him that made people feel special when he spoke with them. When he was around them he had just a rare quality that was truly a star quality. I think people were drawn to him because of that. It has really lasted all of these years. He was a great guy." -- Liz Allison "What kind of man would live in a world where there is no daring? I don't believe in taking foolish chances, but nothing can be accomplished without taking any chance at all." -- Charles Lindberg

07-04-2008, 11:44 AM	#24 (permalink)
Batman1138 Why So Serious? Status: Why So Serious? Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: CT Age: 21 Posts: 1,712 Downloads: 94 Uploads: 0 Rep Power: 181	ITS OFFICIAL. Mark Martin to run for the Championship in 2009! __________________ You either die a hero or you live long enough to see yourself become the villain. Harvey Dent The Dark Knight

07-04-2008, 12:08 PM	#25 (permalink)
alanc215 Sim Racing Design Member Status: Sim Racing Design Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Madison NC Posts: 28 Downloads: 30 Uploads: 0 Rep Power: 0	Mark and Hendrick a good fit Mark and Hendrick a good fit. I guess that since Marks son left racing he figured he would go back full time.

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mgcastro Sim Racing Design Member Status: Sim Racing Design Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Barranquilla, Colombia Age: 19 Posts: 235 Downloads: 251 Uploads: 0 Rep Power: 28	At last Mr. Martin has what he deserves, being with the best . He needs a crown, hope he shows what old school is all about in this top team. __________________ Snake: That guy with the mustache... Colonel: Ha. You mean the "King of Second Bananas"? Snake: Hey, that's Luigi! Show him a little respect! Colonel: Look at that pale skin. He's been living in his brother's shadow for too long...

07-04-2008, 01:35 PM	#27 (permalink)
Mike24 Fenway Faithful Status: Fenway Faithful Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Boston, MA Age: 18 Posts: 2,751 Downloads: 174 Uploads: 34 Rep Power: 290	I don't really know what to think about this. I'm a big Martin fan, but I think he's tarnished his legacy by doing this at the end of his career. If he wanted to keep racing, he should of just stayed with Roush. But I wish him the best of luck in '09. Hopefully he gets back to victory lane and contends for the title. __________________ ________________________________________________ "Failure is not an option." -Apollo 13 "Life is a team sport." -Hendrick Marrow Foundation "Never talk about politics or Dale Jr. in mixed company...you'll always offend someone..." Jeff Gordon (6-Time Champion): '95, '97, '98, '01, '04, '07

07-04-2008, 02:32 PM	#28 (permalink)
Gooseman Sim Racing Design Member Status: Sim Racing Design Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Columbus, Ohio Age: 21 Posts: 72 Downloads: 222 Uploads: 0 Rep Power: 0	even more interesting. Its a 2 year deal, although only 26 races in 2010. hmmm, i would've thought he would of been more likely to win it in his 2nd year with the team. __________________ Last edited by Gooseman : 07-04-2008 at 02:34 PM.

07-04-2008, 06:35 PM	#29 (permalink)
DaveyFan28 SRD Moderator Status: SRD Moderator Join Date: May 2006 Location: Valencia, CA Age: 24 Posts: 641 Downloads: 70 Uploads: 0 Rep Power: 79	Martin, Gordon, Johnson, Earnhardt Jr. Sounds like a "Who's Who" of NASCAR's past 15 years, and now they'll all be driving for the same team full-time in 2009. Gotta give it up to Hendrick for making the moves. It will certainly be interesting to see what happens next year with this group. EDIT: WOW! In an interview just now, Dale Jr. did not AT ALL seem happy about having Martin as a teammate next year. It looked like the baby of the family just learned he wouldn't be the baby anymore. He was struggling to find the proper words to say on TV, but his whole demeanor & tone said he's pretty disappointed about this move. That was sure interesting... __________________ "I think Davey had a way about him that made people feel special when he spoke with them. When he was around them he had just a rare quality that was truly a star quality. I think people were drawn to him because of that. It has really lasted all of these years. He was a great guy." -- Liz Allison "What kind of man would live in a world where there is no daring? I don't believe in taking foolish chances, but nothing can be accomplished without taking any chance at all." -- Charles Lindberg Last edited by DaveyFan28 : 07-04-2008 at 06:44 PM.

07-04-2008, 07:16 PM	#30 (permalink)
Gooseman Sim Racing Design Member Status: Sim Racing Design Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Columbus, Ohio Age: 21 Posts: 72 Downloads: 222 Uploads: 0 Rep Power: 0	sounds like he wanted someone else in the car. __________________

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