Mark Martin 2007 Update

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Martin back in the #6 in 2007? UPDATE 2: hearing it is possible that Mark Martin may drive yet another full season in the #6 Ford for Roush Racing, seems the team doesn't think Roush Racing Busch Series driver Todd Kluever is quite ready for a full-time ride in the Nextel Cup Series.(8-5-2006)
UPDATE: Roush Racing’s Nextel Cup lineup for 2007 is set, a high-ranking source within the team told eam Ford Racing Sunday morning at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, with the last detail to be worked out a multiple sponsorship package for one car. The plan right now at Roush remains for Mark Martin to drive a Ford F-150 in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series in 2007, though that could change.(Ford Racing)(8-7-2006)
UPDATE 2: #6-Mark Martin has talked about racing in some Cup races next season although he's scheduled to compete full time in the Truck series next year. Todd Kluever is scheduled to take over Martin's Cup ride next year. So, if Martin runs in select Cup races, whom will it be with? Roush Racing is above the NASCAR-maximum four teams per organization. Geoff Smith, president of Roush Racing, said an option could be to have Martin drive for Boris Said's #60 team. Said receives support from Roush Racing. Smith said he does not see Yates as an option, although it's a fellow Ford team. Another option, though, could be for Martin to return full time and give Kluever another year of seasoning in the Busch series or give Roush another year to find a replacement.(Roanoke Times)(8-10-2006)
 
I think Roush should pay back all the fans who bought "Salute to the Fans" farewell stuff plus 25%......
 
This had some people upset in 2006. I can't begin to imagine what'll happen in 2007 :(
 
Retire already, how much more is Roush going to milk the consumers of Mark Martin merchandise?
 
This is getting to be as bad as Kiss or The Rolling Stones "Farewell Tours" At least the Eagles numbered theres.

Roush and Mark Martin have made a killin' off shirts, hats, cars ect. Just sad that they are doing this to the fans of Mark that have supported him for this long. I don't have much repect left for Jack or Mark after 2006, and the rest will be gone if he comes back in 2007.
 
I'm a Mark Martin fan, but I wish he would go ahead and quit cup. The truck races are more interesting to watch. :)
I don't see anyone one yelling about Bill Elliott coming back. :D
 
kelloggs5TLfan said:
I'm a Mark Martin fan, but I wish he would go ahead and quit cup. The truck races are more interesting to watch. :)
I don't see anyone one yelling about Bill Elliott coming back. :D
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I've got to agree with you as to the Elliott thing. One thing that I'm sure is on the mind of Mark is that once again, he is close to that ellusive Cup title. Few drivers have stepped down at the time such as where Mark is right now. He's still on top of his game and is very capable of not only winning a race or two, but getting that top chair on the stage at the end of the season.

It only goes to show you that these guys have racing in their blood. As long as any of them have access to a top quality car, they are a threat to win wherever they race, and Mark just might be even more of a threat. I say that if Mark wants to stick around for another season or two, kudos for him. Just one question for all those who think that he should go ahead and retire, or at least stick to only the trucks...if you were Jack Rouse and you had to make a decision as to who should drive the #6 car, Mark Martin or Todd Kluever, who would you pick? I don't have a doubt who I would pick, the most experienced and winningest driver, and a possible championship contender.
 
I say Mark should be able to do whatever he chooses.
As long as he's competitive, which he is. He has been a consistent top 10 finisher for many years.
Who cares about the shirts, hats, etc? If you don't want a Mark Martin hat, don't buy one.
 
buckaroo said:
if you were Jack Rouse and you had to make a decision as to who should drive the #6 car, Mark Martin or Todd Kluever, who would you pick? I don't have a doubt who I would pick, the most experienced and winningest driver, and a possible championship contender.
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I don't disagree with what you are saying here, buck. I think what mine, and ALOT of other folks problem is is this...........Jack Roush and Mark Martin sold souvenir items to the fans in 2005 that Mark Martin was RETIRING at the end of the 2005 season. BEFORE the end of the 2005 season was over, that was changed to the end of the 2006 season. Roush CONTINUED to sell said souvenir items after that announcement was made. And, now, the possibility exists that Martin will continue into the 2007 season. Even at a partial schedule. I even bet that you can STILL buy Mark's retirement stuff at the souvenir trailers this year. I can't say that for a fact at the moment, but I certainly can come November.

As for Bill Elliott, he never said he was retiring. He said that he was only going to run a limited schedule. Same thing with Terry Labonte. His last race will be November's Texas race.

Everyone has the right to change their mind, just not at the monetary expense of the fans. Mind you, that is just my personal opinion. ;)
 
majestyx said:
As for Bill Elliott, he never said he was retiring. He said that he was only going to run a limited schedule. Same thing with Terry Labonte. His last race will be November's Texas race.

Everyone has the right to change their mind, just not at the monetary expense of the fans. Mind you, that is just my personal opinion. ;)
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Yes!

Martin retired from Busch. (With tears in his eyes. :rolleyes: ) He came back. Big deal about retiring from Cup. He never left. We all know what to expect a few years down the road in the truck series.

If you want to buy his special farewell merchandise, go ahead. It's your money.
 
at this rate, he'll be racing in the truck series (if he ever gets there) till he's 85!
 
kelloggs5TLfan said:
I'm a Mark Martin fan, but I wish he would go ahead and quit cup. The truck races are more interesting to watch. :)
I don't see anyone one yelling about Bill Elliott coming back. :D
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Bill did what he said he was going to do , run a limitted schedule, he never un-retired or came back as of yet. He is rumored to be racing full time next year for Toyota, but that is yet to be determined. In Martins' case he has announced retirement twice and retracted his statement each time in the middle of the season. Last years farewell tour was a joke, how can you actually feel good about yourself when you do something like that? Outside of the percentage, which i understand isn't all that much, of merchandise revenue Mark is getting, he is making Jack a lot of money. The way i look at it, it must be something else internal in the organization going on for Mark to say i'm getting out of Cup then come back and say i might be back in 07???!!! I know the sponsors are getting scarce with all the new Toyota teams, but give me a break, this is getting old already. :rolleyes: :rolleyes:
 
It's almost like he took a retirement package and then decided to work anyway.
 
Lap3Forever said:
This is getting to be as bad as Kiss or The Rolling Stones "Farewell Tours" At least the Eagles numbered theres.

Roush and Mark Martin have made a killin' off shirts, hats, cars ect. Just sad that they are doing this to the fans of Mark that have supported him for this long. I don't have much repect left for Jack or Mark after 2006, and the rest will be gone if he comes back in 2007.
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Are you a Mark Martin fan that bought retirement merchandise ??I am and I did. I also don't feel scewed out of my money & hope that he races another year. Funny you'd lose respect for Martin/Roush for making $$ off merchandise when #3 earnhardt merchandise is still probably the #1 item that Childress makes his money off of. Just cracks me up. How many of you are actually a "Martin only" type fan & feel screwed out of $$ ??
 
CypressTrout said:
Funny you'd lose respect for Martin/Roush for making $$ off merchandise when #3 earnhardt merchandise is still probably the #1 item that Childress makes his money off of.
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That's not the same at all. DE's accident was real. Not a publicity stunt.
 
bumpzter said:
That's not the same at all. DE's accident was real. Not a publicity stunt.
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The point is, they continue to make money off a dead man 5 years after his death.

IMO, it is morbid.
 
Guido said:
The point is, they continue to make money off a dead man 5 years after his death.

IMO, it is morbid.
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And how many years has Jesus been dead?
 
bumpzter said:
And how many years has Jesus been dead?
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If you are equating DE to Jesus Christ, your reasoning is not only morbid but also obtuse.
 
What about Elvis? The betles? John Wane? Davey Alison? ect, ect.

Yes i am a Sr fan, but i don't buy many cars or shirts, or hats, most of the stuff i have came out before or right after his death. The newset thing i have would be his late modle that came out 2 or 3 years ago. And i got it for Christmas or my b-day.

My stepdad spent some money on Mark cars.

After the deal last year, they should of pulled all the "slute to you" stuff and ended it right there, and then none of this would be such a big deal.

im not even going to commiet on bump.
 
Guido said:
If you are equating DE to Jesus Christ, your reasoning is not only morbid but also obtuse.
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Of course not, but it has to do with merchandise sales after death. You started it.
 
Guido said:
If you are equating DE to Jesus Christ, your reasoning is not only morbid but also obtuse.
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Pretty much the same thing ...honoring 2 dead people, what is the difference other than 1 was real and the other one supposedly real?
 
I don't understand why everybody's squeeking about it so much.
If you're unhappy about Mark Martin staying around and you bought some of the Salute stuff then throw it in your fireplace and get over it.
If you didn't buy any Salute stuff and you're still p.o'd about it then get over it anyway. What do you care what other people spend thier money on.
 
Oh, I get it now....Martin & Roush had this planned all along, huh. Publicity stunt. HAHAHA that's pretty rich.
 
One thing I do believe about all those premature souvineers for retiring is that their value will surely increase. So instead of blasting Sir Martin for thinking about sticking around for another year, y'oughta cheer him. Just think, you'll be the proud owner of some very unusual relics. :)
 
So peeps should start buying Jeremy Mayfield's stuff. After all it appears that his career is dead.
 
Jeez, it's almost like people don't believe in capitalism.

Let's take a look at this..is it really OK to make money off of a dead man's name? Is not like his widow is starving to death or anything.
 
Mopardh9 said:
Pretty much the same thing ...honoring 2 dead people, what is the difference other than 1 was real and the other one supposedly real?
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Which one is supposedly real? :) I've seen fans of both and those of the #3 seem much more sensible.
 
Patrick9999 said:
Which one is supposedly real? :) I've seen fans of both and those of the #3 seem much more sensible.
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Well both groups think their guy walked on water and fed the masses.
 
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