Mark the kid Martin, one of the most talented cup drivers to have never won a cup championship. Plus nobody ever mentions this, Mark was probably the cleanest driver in NASCAR history! He never wrecked anyone intentionally, but then again some would say that's why he never one a championship. I'm happy he's in the HOF.
Even when he accidentally wrecked Carl Edwards in a Xfinity race carl himself said he wanted to be mad be he knew Mark's a clean driver and knew it was a racing deal. Plus how Mark handled it with a subdue celebration untill he apologized to brad and carl. He might not won a physical championship but to be respected by your fellow drivers crew members and team owners sometimes maybe that's the true definition of a champion
The greatest driver ever. As a fan, I've been lucky enough to meet Dale Earnhardt, Richard Petty, Jeff Burton, Chad Little, Joe Nemechek, and others......but as a guy who raced in local stockcar divisions, I always looked to Mark Martin for answers to racing. His style of racing, the command of the car, and the integrity of the sport....he is a true champion.
Mark congratulations ... You are one of the greatest to ever wheel a car ... I've watched you since you started with Jack ... You will always be my driver ... You may have never taken a cup home but in my heart along with countless other fans you will always be a champion ... You have shown nothing but true class ... Your driving skills were just phenomenal ... It warms my heart that you are where you need to be now ... And that is with the Legends ... Thanks for all the years of watching you race ... I've missed you being on the tracks ... My hats off to you on a job well done ...
This is the man who got me into watching NASCAR and eventually racing myself. The personality of this humble man meant alot to me and always will. Thank you Mark. You are truly one of the best
My most favorite driver of all time. Couldn't happen to a nicer guy. Or to a more class Act. I followed Mark so closely in the 90s when NASCAR was great. He was my man every Sunday. Sad that he never won Daytona or a championship but one of the best guys to ever strap into a stock car. Nobody more deserving. Congratulations mark.
so happy to see my mark inducted, i grew up with #6 valvoline hats and models all over my room, its so cool to see my childhood hero again smiling in the spotlight, what a perfect conclusion to an awesome career :) Mark Martin fan for life!
This man is the the definition of tenacity. Though he never won a championship, he will forever be remembered as one of the greatest drivers in NASCAR. My hats off to you, my childhood hero.
Since 1983 (my sister was born then). God Martin. Awesome. Thank you Jeff Burton for the head nod and respect. "But you know, you can never, ever give up."
As a diehard drag racing fan and member of a world championship drag racing family I want to thank Mr Martin for what he done for us in North Carolina years ago when all 4 trailer tires failed us at once on a old cup car hauler we had just purchased to bring here to the west coast. The only person to stop on the highway we were stranded on was mark. He took us into the next town and took us to get 4 new tires mounted and then paid for them to our astonishment even after we explained we could pay for them ourselves. He then took us back and helped change them out. He is class as class can get and deserved this induction....congrats Mark u are a champion above a cup champion.
I’ve been a race fan of every discipline my entire life. There are and have been many drivers that I liked to see win and a couple over the years that I didn’t want to see win. Mark Martin is the only driver that I ever really pulled for. I have manufacturer, constructor, event and sanctioning body merchandise out the wazoo but the ONLY drivers merchandise I ever bought was Mark Martin merchandise.
@@allenshafer7666 It was fun. I just found out about a crash in the "Sportsman Series" at Charlotte around 1995. It was extremely graphic, Russell Phillips was killed. I had never heard of it until about 2 days ago.
Mark Martin you have been always one ☝ of my drivers .I always loved to watch you race.I wish I had more model cars in my collection .I need more metal cars yet.I rember that time you went flying in the air.to me your my number 1st driver.good guy 👦 3-28-20
being from arkansas, i use to watch him drive at the ft,smith arkansas race track,back in the mid 70's,he was beating very good drivers almost twice his age, i kind of knew than that he may make it big,in raching, race fans came all over the mid-south to watch him race,
Pretty much every year in the 1990's there were moments in the year where Mark could have been Winston Cup champion had fate gone the other way. He might not have won a championship officially, but he was in contention many times. Definitely 1990 and 1997 were the two obvious ones.
GOAT to never win a Cup championship. A hero - and yes, that word is used too often - to me. Not only because of his skills as a driver but for his dedication to the sport and the kind of man he is. He always tried to make time for his fans - always.
Mark is a champion. He won it in 1990. However, the same old NASCAR fuckery decided not to have him crowned champ on paper for that bullshit 2.5" carburetor rule, which everyone broke anyway. The points NASCAR took from him determined that season, but everyone knew he was the real champ.
That has been my guy since his ARCA days. Such a class act, but had some fierce determination in some of the races I've personally watched him run..especially at Indianapolis. Maybe he needs to field a team? Matt is getting older.....
Wow....if you guys only knew...I watched this dude struggle and pay many fuckin dues driving that old Apache Stoves Buick Regal..I wouldn’t have given him a snowballs chance in hell for even winning 2 races...
Best comment he ever made.
..."I'll finish second before I'll wreck someone for first"
CLASS
Mark the kid Martin, one of the most talented cup drivers to have never won a cup championship. Plus nobody ever mentions this, Mark was probably the cleanest driver in NASCAR history! He never wrecked anyone intentionally, but then again some would say that's why he never one a championship. I'm happy he's in the HOF.
I used to drive a truck for his dad,julian, and he was a great person too
Even when he accidentally wrecked Carl Edwards in a Xfinity race carl himself said he wanted to be mad be he knew Mark's a clean driver and knew it was a racing deal. Plus how Mark handled it with a subdue celebration untill he apologized to brad and carl. He might not won a physical championship but to be respected by your fellow drivers crew members and team owners sometimes maybe that's the true definition of a champion
Also sometimes being respected by your competitors is the better championship then a trophy
Mr Martin was the reason I watched Nascar. Thanks for all the memories Mark.
Mark didn’t need a championship to show how good he was
Amen brother.
Mark's one of the greatest personalities in the sport, and he was winning late into his career. Showing them young guys how it's done!
Classiest and most respectable man in the history of motorsports.
From the first race to his last I was a Mark Martin Fan and still am what a wonderful person.
Really glad I got his autograph back when he was in the #6 Valvoline.
I have his autographed 5 poptarts 2009 car.
Such a humble guy and a great race driver ! I miss him driving that number 6 car so much ! It's people like Mark that made Nascar great !
I enjoyed when he drove the number 5 car for Hendrick Motorsports.
@@roanokebrooks 6 Pfizer babyyy
"the grandest victory lane of all." I love Mark Martin.
The greatest driver ever. As a fan, I've been lucky enough to meet Dale Earnhardt, Richard Petty, Jeff Burton, Chad Little, Joe Nemechek, and others......but as a guy who raced in local stockcar divisions, I always looked to Mark Martin for answers to racing. His style of racing, the command of the car, and the integrity of the sport....he is a true champion.
Always a class act. No one ever had anything bad to say about Mark Martin or Dale Jarrett. Way to go #6!
My favorite driver of all time and my personal hero.. there will never be ANYBODY with a better attitude in NASCAR than Mark Martin.
He thanks the others that got him there first, a quality man.
Mark congratulations ... You are one of the greatest to ever wheel a car ... I've watched you since you started with Jack ... You will always be my driver ... You may have never taken a cup home but in my heart along with countless other fans you will always be a champion ... You have shown nothing but true class ... Your driving skills were just phenomenal ... It warms my heart that you are where you need to be now ... And that is with the Legends ... Thanks for all the years of watching you race ... I've missed you being on the tracks ... My hats off to you on a job well done ...
*the best* driver to never win a title.
Mr Speed Agreed. he came in second a few times but he was always consistently great for over 30 years
Absolutely the best driver to never win a cup championship
Great driver. Hope he knows that true racing fans" know" that he is one of the all time greats👍👍
Junior Johnson.
@@THEDonnyB Mark didn’t cheat.
The most humble, passionate driver to ever start a hot rod....
Congrats Mark ! As a kid you were my favorite, I rocked your gear everywhere.
Mark Martin not only a great racer but a hell of a gentleman
I know.
You know, He never raced aggressively or anything like that when he was racing.
And he's practically a really nice guy.
This is the man who got me into watching NASCAR and eventually racing myself. The personality of this humble man meant alot to me and always will. Thank you Mark. You are truly one of the best
My most favorite driver of all time. Couldn't happen to a nicer guy. Or to a more class Act. I followed Mark so closely in the 90s when NASCAR was great. He was my man every Sunday. Sad that he never won Daytona or a championship but one of the best guys to ever strap into a stock car. Nobody more deserving. Congratulations mark.
so happy to see my mark inducted, i grew up with #6 valvoline hats and models all over my room, its so cool to see my childhood hero again smiling in the spotlight, what a perfect conclusion to an awesome career :) Mark Martin fan for life!
This man is the the definition of tenacity. Though he never won a championship, he will forever be remembered as one of the greatest drivers in NASCAR. My hats off to you, my childhood hero.
Since 1983 (my sister was born then). God Martin. Awesome. Thank you Jeff Burton for the head nod and respect. "But you know, you can never, ever give up."
Was always a fan of Mark! I respected him because he raced everyone clean!
I love you Mark like a brother. Your book changed my life
Why isn't he sports broadcasting? He was great on Race Hub.
As a diehard drag racing fan and member of a world championship drag racing family I want to thank Mr Martin for what he done for us in North Carolina years ago when all 4 trailer tires failed us at once on a old cup car hauler we had just purchased to bring here to the west coast. The only person to stop on the highway we were stranded on was mark. He took us into the next town and took us to get 4 new tires mounted and then paid for them to our astonishment even after we explained we could pay for them ourselves. He then took us back and helped change them out. He is class as class can get and deserved this induction....congrats Mark u are a champion above a cup champion.
I’ve been a race fan of every discipline my entire life. There are and have been many drivers that I liked to see win and a couple over the years that I didn’t want to see win. Mark Martin is the only driver that I ever really pulled for. I have manufacturer, constructor, event and sanctioning body merchandise out the wazoo but the ONLY drivers merchandise I ever bought was Mark Martin merchandise.
Mark always be people's champ ever.
Thanx Mark for all the memories, like the time you pulled onto pit road under caution in the lead, one lap before the race was over.
I remember that race. He was in the #60 Winn Dixie Car
@@allenshafer7666 You have a better memory than I do, I remember the 60 Winn Dixie car now though.
@@clintonearlwalker Saturdays were always fun when the #60 was racing!
@@allenshafer7666 It was fun. I just found out about a crash in the "Sportsman Series" at Charlotte around 1995. It was extremely graphic, Russell Phillips was killed. I had never heard of it until about 2 days ago.
Richard Petty said it best. Greatest driver he ever met that did not get a title he deserved.
Mark was one of my top favorites as a kid. He's one hell of a guy. Congratulations Mark, you diserive it! :)
Mark Martin you have been always one ☝ of my drivers .I always loved to watch you race.I wish I had more model cars in my collection .I need more metal cars yet.I rember that time you went flying in the air.to me your my number 1st driver.good guy 👦 3-28-20
one of the best drivers and teachers in nascar period
What a beautiful speech that was
Phenomenal driver in Mark Martin. Anyone notice Kenseth with the beard at :15?
He inducted Mark into the hall
Great induction speak Mark Martin! Happy R-V ing!
My all-time favorite. I remember I was obsessed with my little #6 Valvoline matchbox car when I was a kid.
Such a Class Act !!! Didn't wreck anybody to win-- out drove them or finished RESPECTFULLY 2nd
being from arkansas, i use to watch him drive at the ft,smith arkansas race track,back in the mid 70's,he was beating very good drivers almost twice his age, i kind of knew than that he may make it big,in raching, race fans came all over the mid-south to watch him race,
Pretty much every year in the 1990's there were moments in the year where Mark could have been Winston Cup champion had fate gone the other way. He might not have won a championship officially, but he was in contention many times. Definitely 1990 and 1997 were the two obvious ones.
Close call there, Jack Roush almost smiled. Whew!
I thought the same thing
GOAT to never win a Cup championship. A hero - and yes, that word is used too often - to me. Not only because of his skills as a driver but for his dedication to the sport and the kind of man he is. He always tried to make time for his fans - always.
Love ya Mark💯💙
Mark is one of the best Ford Racing drivers in Nascar.
Although he was mostly a runner-up, He still is very good at racing.
Great man. If mark and my uncle dw were standing side by side every one would say they were twins. Both great men. Miss u knuckles
Mark is a champion. He won it in 1990. However, the same old NASCAR fuckery decided not to have him crowned champ on paper for that bullshit 2.5" carburetor rule, which everyone broke anyway. The points NASCAR took from him determined that season, but everyone knew he was the real champ.
You are absolutely right.
true champion mark Martin you are the man
THE best who ever was or will be.
My favorite driver
What a great man, nevermind a great race car driver! Definitely should have won several championships! Definitely hall of fame driver!
Mark gets my vote!!! Congrats!!!
Good Man !
Class act
Well deserved sir
That has been my guy since his ARCA days. Such a class act, but had some fierce determination in some of the races I've personally watched him run..especially at Indianapolis. Maybe he needs to field a team? Matt is getting older.....
Best man in nascar
Is it just me, or is Mark Martin the Andy Griffith of NASCAR?
My childhood hero.
Arkansas!!!
My dad’s favorite driver until his retirement
❤❤❤
Mark Martin is the Dan Marino of NASCAR
Prove me wrong
One of the only drivers to be good through their entire career. Sucks he never won a championship
Add Jr Hanley to the list Mark
S1ap where are you
Wow....if you guys only knew...I watched this dude struggle and pay many fuckin dues driving that old Apache Stoves Buick Regal..I wouldn’t have given him a snowballs chance in hell for even winning 2 races...
Larry Phillips should have already been in!
One question I have is where the fawk is Tony Stewart????
Man why can't KB look at this and learn something ?
Jack Roush snubbed him over the last couple years..if it wasn't for Mark he would be where he is
MARK MARTIN RETIRED WITH GRAY HAIR, JEFF GORDON DID'NT