NASCAR’s Mark Martin: When Will the Truth Be Told?

NASCAR's Mark Martin, the wily driver for Hendrick Motorsports, opened his mouth and the words spilled out.  He actually claimed he would drive the No. 5 for HMS in 2011 during an interview at Richmond International Raceway. It is true—Mark said he intends to drive for years to come in the NASCAR Sprint Cup series. Well now, let's see how much logic there is for him to occupy Kasey Kahne's new ride next year. It was Martin who pushed Hendrick to pull Kahne into the fold at Hendrick Motorsports.  Kasey is the future.  Martin is the patriarch of active Sprint Cup drivers looking toward retirement as a driver. It would be expected from the Arkansas gentleman to do the right thing and step aside as a favor to Mr. Hendrick. ...

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