Martin to run 26 races in 2008 for DEI
Quote selected text Published November 13th, 2007 in NASCAR News
Mark Martin says he plans to run about 26 NASCAR Sprint Cup races in 2008, a schedule that will closely match this year’s lineup.
Martin and Aric Almirola will share the No. 8 Dale Earnhardt Inc. Chevrolet next season.
“We really started this year on a high note with the run at Daytona and a string of top five finishes,” he said. “A lot has happened since then, and it really has been a crazy season to say the least. However, I would like nothing better than to go out this season the same way we came in - fighting for a win.
“I’m looking forward to seeing what we have this weekend and then moving forward into next season. I’m very excited about running the No. 8 Chevrolet next season and moving down the road with Dale Earnhardt Inc. as we work to truly complete the merger of the two teams and move into a new year as a strong four-car organization.”
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Interesting. I thought for sure Almirola would
be getting the most seat time.
He should just take it all the way and race all 30 whatever-number it is. My heart left NASCAR when MM stopped racing full time.
Mark brings the most respect to the track of any driver. He needs a win.
too bad he’s driving for a third rate team
Yeah Mark has been my fav driver since davey got killed , but since DEI bought the 01 team out , its almost like he’s not in the race. The cars arent fast and usually the motor doesnt last. Its funny running for Ginn with Hendrick power , he was leading the points , ran up front most races he was in at the start of the season , now with DEI equipment he’s just another guy getting lapped.
Retire…please. Oh, I forgot. He’s done that already.
I cant bother to think of the number 8 anymore..without dale jr as the driver. I never thought id be sayin go jeff….but now that dale jr is a hendricks boy……GO DALE!!!!!!!
Here’s a guy that peed everyone off with his farewell tours of 2005 and 2006. Farewell collectibles brought in big money for 2005. Then like Cher, a second farewell tour for 2006 was created. Roush NEVER had a gun to this guy’s head. He willingly took the money for those 2 years. That’s almost a good case of fraud. A repeat offender, if you will. He LOST credibility with a lot of die hard fans as a result. Like his commercial says,”Go away Twinkle Toes”.
The only reason he is gonna drive the 8 car is because of who he is. If DEI put a rookie or someone lesser known in the 8 car he would be hated from day one. With martin behind the wheel of the 8 car no one is going to question him.