May 24, 2008
NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Coca-Cola 600
Mark Anthony Martin (born January 9, 1959 in
Batesville, Arkansas) is a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series
driver for Dale Earnhardt, Inc. and drives the #8
U.S. Army Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS part-time, and is
also a part-time driver in the Nationwide Series for
JR Motorsports in parnership with Hendrick
Motorsports. Martin is known for his consistency, as
he frequently finishes in the top 10. He also
qualified for the Chase for the Cup all 3 years he
raced full-time during its existence. Mark Martin
also currently holds the record for most Nationwide
Series wins with 48.
Martin currently resides in Batesville, Arkansas in
a home overlooking the White River with his wife
Arlene and five children (four of whom are from wife
Arlene's first marriage). Martin's father,
stepmother and stepsister died in a tragic plane
crash on August 8, 1998 in Nevada near Great Basin
National Park. Martin enjoys listening to Country
music. Martin is also an avid pilot and flies his
Cessna Citation CJ2 to and from races. He also
currently owns a car dealership located in
Melbourne, Arkansas and another, Mark Martin
Ford-Mercury, in Batesville, Arkansas.
