Huge FAN of Mark Martin. Anyone who knows NASCAR knows the respect other drivers have for Mark. You really made my day with this interview because everyone should know what a good person and great driver Mark Martin was and is.
@richardboggs260
Жыл бұрын
He may have been a ok driver but Mark Martin was not good enough to beat the best driver Dale Earnhardt for a championship
@michaelmcchesney6904
Жыл бұрын
He did beat him and every sane nascar fan knows it.
@justlucky8254
Жыл бұрын
@@richardboggs260 he's been gone for close to a quarter of a century. You can stop riding his nuts now. It'll be ok.
@richardboggs260
Жыл бұрын
@@michaelmcchesney6904 he has no hardware he never defeated Earnhardt
@LiquorandCheeseburgers
10 ай бұрын
@@richardboggs260Even Dale said the penalty Mark received was BS. Those penalty points were the difference to a Championship. But you are correct, it doesn't matter, no hardware for Martin. Interesting, my wife and I were at the Phoenix race that year, watched Dale win and saw Martin drop the points lead that race as well. Those days were awesome, everyone of my all time favorite drivers, all on the same track!
@tr_vmi4844
Жыл бұрын
Mark Martin....my favorite drive of all time. Class personified.
@farandwide7176
Жыл бұрын
Mark Martin is my favorite Driver of all time. Dude is an honest Legend.
@steveeazy18
Жыл бұрын
I always loved the way Mark race and he is definitely a class act ! Great interview Herm!
@jeffreyphipps5099
Жыл бұрын
This guy lost a Championship because of a penalty. He knows of what he speaks.
@bearkiller03
Жыл бұрын
Lost it from a race that happen the 2nd race of the year, they went back the last race thst year
@bigcountry9210
Жыл бұрын
He could have won many championships, if he wasn't so cautious.
@ashketchumsdad
Жыл бұрын
A penalty that Earnhardt didn't get later in the year I believe too
@canatolakhoemini6728
Жыл бұрын
I sat on the finish line at Daytona when he was robbed by giving Harvick the win in the 500 too!
@the_desert_dweller
Жыл бұрын
mark martin is one of the GOATs of NASCAR. I love that mans demeanor, no nonsense kind of guy.
@joshuabean846
Жыл бұрын
I love listening Mark. He's a class act and always informative.
@dandtintennessee7675
Жыл бұрын
Yeah always loved Mark.
@buckeyefangirl1976
Жыл бұрын
Love Mark.♥️👍 Great racer. Great person. Thanks for sharing all these great interviews with us Kenny.
@steventweed3599
Жыл бұрын
Great interview! I agree with Mark but do have a question... Do you think what is hurting NASCAR isn't the car or the product but rather NASCAR constantly trying to reinvent itself with gimmicky race layouts/formats and constant schedule changes? For instance, we used to know that the Bristol races were the first Sunday in April and last Saturday in August, etc. Fans scheduled their vacations around the NASCAR schedule but not so much in today's world. I think NASCAR may be hurting its attendance revenue by not having a set schedule which potentially keeps core fans from attending.
@rebelsoul5980
Жыл бұрын
Ding ding ding 🥇 been saying that for 10 years!! What happened to the Brickyard 400? Dirt at Bristol is not gaining traction(pun intended)! Races starting later in the day, daytona 500 ending at night now. I used to go to Poconos 2 times every year, that is gone! I think Nascar has ruined the schedule and the tracks!
@nativesunfla5858
Жыл бұрын
Herman, could you reach out to Carl Edwards to see if he would come on your show? I always liked Carl & he was/is a heck of a racecar driver. Would be great to hear how he's been & what he's been up to. Thanks & have a great weekend!
@jimmyjoseph51
Жыл бұрын
Wow, as a fan of Mark Martin since he joined RR in the late 80's, I never thought I'd hear him "tow the party line" like he is doing today. I couldn't disagree with him more in his assessment of the state of NASCAR today. There is absolutely no way NASCAR is better today than it was in the 70's, 80's and 90's. How in the heck can he make such a comment? NASCAR has a stranglehold on everything from technology to drivers to changing the rules in the middle of the game. Mark and the "old school" drivers of yester-year were the reason I watched and enjoyed NASCAR so much but after losing Dale, Sr. NASCAR has been in a steady downward spiral which continues today. So sad that Mark can't see the forest for the trees. Once Mark retired, NASCAR has gone steadily downhill and I see nothing changing that unless there's a complete change of philosophy in how racing should be conducted. There's just no enjoyment watching this sorry excuse for racing today.
@Tracker7266
Жыл бұрын
Best post I've read so far. I couldn't agree with you more.
@R4L1960
Жыл бұрын
Mark is one of the greatest drivers of all time. Great interview. You guys are both missed today. My wife and I meet both of you at Mark Martin Ford in Batesville. Back when they had that event in the spring 2007. ❤ U guys both. YOUR OPINION DOES MATTER. Words from the great ones Thanks for your time
@bucknertarsney7674
Жыл бұрын
Mark Martin=legend. What a guy!
@stevebiddle8912
Жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed this interview. Mark is so classy and candid at the same time!
@sendit9129
Жыл бұрын
I disagree on the good racing part of this new car. I think the racing is more aggressive, which CAN be more exciting for viewers.. BUT, the car being as tough as it is takes away the risk of self inflicted damage when bumping. We need that concern, because its the only thing that keeps these drivers from constantly dive bombing their competition.
@DB-yk2pt
Жыл бұрын
Great point
@jacobmasters438
Жыл бұрын
Tech inspections are terrible. Legalized sports betting has ruined all facests of organized competition.
@JonBooth-bi8cl
Жыл бұрын
Excellent back and forth from real stock car pilots . Thanks to both of you .
@94nolo
Жыл бұрын
"different day and age... embrace it" nailed it. It's as fair and as tight as ever. Let the best driver win.
@rustloversgarage
Жыл бұрын
The only reason I am still watching NASCAR is to see retired guys on TV and hear on radio as well being a occasional guest like Mark is on your podcast. While the racing is better than the COT, it has become sportscar IROC. I agree with Mark, DIRT IS WHERE IT IS AT!! I work on and help with several dirt vintage cars in my area and it is so cool to see the old iron on the track! Love the channel Herm.
@Tracker7266
Жыл бұрын
Well said.
@jameshunt649
Жыл бұрын
That interview was like two old friends talking ! I was a fan of mark Martin back in is racing days and I am still a fan of his to this day
@mikefleek9259
Жыл бұрын
I miss Mark and his skills. He is a nascar great , He has integrity in my book.
@mikegoodman447
Жыл бұрын
Highly respect Martin as a true racer. He would race you fair and square and if he beat you there would be no paint being swapped.
@Trucking4Freedom
Жыл бұрын
I love you Mark Martin, but I think you are way off as far as the how good the racing and competition is! Glad to see your doing well and still keeping track of what’s going on. Thank you.
@bradrobertson4609
Жыл бұрын
i agree with you... the racing is in fact not racing... bring the caution out with ten to go every race and all they have is a demolition derby until the end.. im all for rubbins racing, but this shitshow has gotten ridiculous
@armyretired28
Жыл бұрын
Cookie cutter cars where every car is basically the same ~ Boring
@jeffmill6683
Жыл бұрын
Mark, I respect your opinion, but it's not the cars it's the spoiled drivers that really gets under my skin. I did like the cars back in the 70s and 80s more then what we have now. I only wish those cars were as safe as today's cars are. No one wants to see someone get hurt or worse. One thing that I hate is wrecking someone to win. That's what I love Mark's driving style more then now, where if you can't pass him then wreck him.
@kben24
Жыл бұрын
How can NASCAR recover, if they don’t listen to drivers & fans?? That’s the life-blood of stock car racing, and they’re basically cutting off the stream that makes them stronger as a sport.
@danielboone4796
Жыл бұрын
Love your show! Glad to see Mark again!
@markmartin5765
Жыл бұрын
I truly wish Mark would host the races,love his input and experience.I loved the days of him going toe to toe with Earnhardt Sr. Sorry Mark ,I do miss the”good old days”!
@reddcocker64
Жыл бұрын
If the racing with the new cars is so great, why are the stands at EVERY track so empty?
@speediepitstop1531
Жыл бұрын
dumb playoffs, dumb stage racing, a dopey championship race and the stupidest thing in all of sports win and your in, the fans missing are all the fans that hate all of what NASCAR has done to the series
@nomadman5288
Жыл бұрын
There's several reasons. A lot of the issues are more just front office nonsense. Car does need some tweaks too though. There's also not enough "spectacle" around the events. I think there's too many and they needt o cut the schedule back. That's just be though.
@alexmaccain2362
Жыл бұрын
Why y'all so invested about the attendance huh look at IndyCar they have lower attendance yet they still have good racing and also look back in 2011 at Dover it was the same as today so get off the nostalgia drugs and look at reality old hag.
@RippingItAllSportsCards
Жыл бұрын
No one can relate to the driver's. The racing is factually better.
@jonmancill6824
Жыл бұрын
That's an easy answer. There's one and only reason, the FUN has been taken out of nascar and other series. Just listen to the announcers from 10-30 years ago compared to today. The excitement and enjoyment is no longer there. Who wants to pay for a seat in the stands when everything that we loved has been stripped away for one reason or another. It's sad that it's come to this. Every new rule or regulation takes away a little bit more of why people used to fill up the stands.
@charlesd.3749
Жыл бұрын
Great conversation. Made me think and give myself my own opinion while it went along. Much Appreciated. (Enjoyed it more then watching 40 identical cars go in a circle).
@charlesd.3749
Жыл бұрын
I apologize for being negative Kenny. I just mean, well, things change like Mr Mark Martin said. I believe it got out of hand with safety. They got lazy and instead of each car manufacturer coming up with there “Own” design (For safety #1 always), they (nascar) designed one car and said that’s it. Well you lost me at the presentation. You are a great racer Kenny. You do as much for the sport as the sport gives you.
@randystone24
Жыл бұрын
Mark Martin is the best. Great show, Kenny. Great show!
@michaellane1316
Жыл бұрын
Was never a huge nascar fan but, for the times I have entertained watching it, I truly enjoyed when Mark Martin was on the track. He and a few other notables through the years gave it it's true foundation. I understand it's a different era, yet it is lacking subsistence of core value.
@ghettostreamlabs5724
Жыл бұрын
The only people NASCAR listens to are the TV Networks, which is a really big issue in and of itself. This has also led us right into the thick of a lot of the current problems. NASCAR wants an entertainment package that can be pitched to a network for billions of dollars. Most fans, teams, and drivers want a safe, raceable package that has some degree of gray area to be their sandbox. Sometimes these agendas align, sometimes they don't. I tune in (for over 40 years) to see a RACE, not a SHOW. I think there are a helluva lot of people just like me that are about to the end of the line with NASCAR.
@geek49203
Жыл бұрын
Well, that the power in NASCAR went from Daytona/Charlotte to NYC happened about 2000.
@TommyToboggan611
Жыл бұрын
Have not watched in 5 years. I watch Kenny and Jr for the stories. The racing may be better. But the way the drivers are marketed and the fucking stupid stages. Ruin anything they have..... Why the hell do you re rack a damn race 2 times.... Stupid as shit
@meachster4316
Жыл бұрын
@@geek49203 and that’s when the series started going downhill and losing fans.
@geek49203
Жыл бұрын
@@meachster4316 And don't forget that Winston stopped pumping billions into the thing
@tbone1574
Жыл бұрын
And Nacrap sided with the left and brought pc and politics into the sport... It started with not being able to fly the stars and bars at the tracks to the Bubba noose hoax... Nascrap didn't walk it back and neither did Bubba....Let's just go with weather....
@oldmangimp2468
Жыл бұрын
Mark is a classic example of NOT throwing away what is simply because it's not exactly what he wants. . I slowly stopped watching NASCAR because I felt it had morphed into racing with IROC cars. I'm not complaining about it, I'm just sad that it happened.
@MyLifePixeled
Жыл бұрын
Mark is the reason I became a NASCAR fan. I'll never forget how fun the sport is with him involved. NASCAR should listen to him like the fans do.
@patrickskahill6530
Жыл бұрын
Love the not overturning penalties point of view..Great Interview. Thanks for this!
@beckyumphrey2626
Жыл бұрын
Mark is one of the best. Great Man.
@dereknewton4786
Жыл бұрын
These men made nascar what it was in their day! Loved watching these days of racing. Why can't these men be in charge of nascar now? These next gen cars got a long way to go to improve!
@greasemonkey7346
Жыл бұрын
From Arnold to Batesville. Thank you Kenny and everyone behind the scene.
@mikeypainter11
Жыл бұрын
Mark is so right…dirt late models are truly the last racecars on Earth without overwritten rules packages. They’re pure racecars where modifications are allowed, but not too many. Love those things, always have
@Sammy-kl6lv
Жыл бұрын
Good job Kenny, Mark is a hell of a great great guy. Big fan of both of you guys. Kenny, Mark brought good points about what has become what Nas Car is today. Good Job Guys! Would love to do more interviews like this. Peace out Guys
@davidpeters2625
Жыл бұрын
Believe me, when he was a driver, I was far from a fan of him, but I will say, I have definitely had a greater appreciation for him, especially, given his driving style. I really wish that both you and Mark could have a stronger opinion when it comes to how business is done in NASCAR..... I love hearing these conversations, keep em coming!
@WheelerRickRambles
Жыл бұрын
One of the few drivers ever that could be called ‘an equipment saver’. … A car owners dream!
@marklane3247
Жыл бұрын
Always a big fan of MM. He was a fan favorite and appreciated those who really paid for him to race. The fans. Always available for fans. Only an honest racer meaning sayin' it as it is.
@robertjr1709
Жыл бұрын
I for one am a fan of nascar in its glory years mid 80s till early 2000s the best racing in my opinion. There might not of been 20 drivers that you would think had a realistic chance of winning week to week like you do today but you always had more underdogs that would come out of no were and get a win. Derrike cope at Daytona n Dover in 1990, lake speed winning Darlington in 88, Phil parsons winning talladega in 88, Bobby hillin in 86 at talladega. We don’t really have as much of the under dog drivers run good enough to win unless the main guys get taken out. I don’t just like the racing n how people handle themselves anymore. Never liked playoffs in racing but like Dale Jr said on his podcast the winner of the championship shouldn’t be decided by one race. There should be change were least those last 4 drivers have to run the last 3 races of the season against each other which would be more interesting then just one race. Maybe start the first round with 12 races left instead of 10 then after every 3 races 4 people get eliminated. I’m currently watching a race from 89 and I am enjoying that race more then anything I’ve watched today but we all have our taste and opinions and have no problem with anyone liking todays product it’s just not for me though.
@Mortimuss
Жыл бұрын
Lol. You don’t like the product today, but you’re watching this youtube video? Oxymoronic post. Lol
@robertjr1709
Жыл бұрын
@@Mortimuss i Watch cause i always been a fan of Kenny Wallace.
@Tracker7266
Жыл бұрын
@@Mortimuss He gave an honest opinion. I too still watch but my days of watching are fast coming to an end. The Next Gen car is a huge part of that. We're all entitled to our opinions.
@jaredglass2562
Жыл бұрын
Start the elimination from dang near the beginning of the season. Working from 43 down until the last 3 or 4 at the end.
@larryd4352
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great interview Kenny! Mark is my favorite driver from the 1990's until he retired! My wife will tell you that I not only have 95% of all the cars he drove...Busch Series and the Cup series, and a rare truck series and I have them in gold plated and platinum plated, autographed hats, trading cards....and on and on! I think the only part of the races I don't like is the " Stages " and Stage points. I think it's just a way for the advertisers to have built in breaks in the race.
@dandtintennessee7675
Жыл бұрын
I always liked Mark Martin. Was sad to see him retire but I'm glad he's still around.
@michealbarnes1447
Жыл бұрын
Innovation suppose to be a good thing and MM is absolutely right there are just too many rules.
@davidbires2351
Жыл бұрын
Thank you love 💘Mark Martin and Kenny you too... you guys rock great video...
@greasemonkey7346
Жыл бұрын
I grew up in Dittmer and went every track in MO. State fair to Pevely. SCHRADER still turns the wheel . Thank you too Kenny for so much. You're a wheel man and an informer. I love the info and cherish that tie to HOME.
@timdowney992
Жыл бұрын
Nascar Demolition Derby needs a rule that if you are the cause of a wreck then you go to the rear. The smarter drivers will understand a rule like this and good clean racing will get better.
@spencerwright600
Жыл бұрын
The new rules and regulations has killed innovation, invention, and progress forward. Once you tell everyone they have to be the exact same it kills the progression into the future. Until they revert we'll be stuck here. If anything they should have restricted the amount of money teams could speed per car. That way everyone is within the same amount of dollars but can spend it freely however they see fit.
@AM-tu1rc
Жыл бұрын
No way to regulate spending. Regulating engineering is much realistic.
@joedirt9850
Жыл бұрын
I'm not sure I've ever disagreed with ANYTHING I've ever heard Mark Martin say. So much respect for him. And I miss seeing him race. Kenny, not so much. 🤣🤣🤣 I'm kiddin', Herm. Love 'ya bro.
@urban_89
Жыл бұрын
Was such a great conversation
@tboneironhead9966
Жыл бұрын
He's trying so hard not to be a grumpy old man. I love ya Mark, you'll always be a champ in my book
@ShawnCaldwell11
Жыл бұрын
I love Mark Martin. He was my dads favorite driver. Him and Greg Biffle
@stewpuddy4161
Жыл бұрын
Mark is such a treasure.
@benjaminspencer6507
Жыл бұрын
Mark and Kenny are 2 respected drivers of the past era and their voice carries weight. But pure NASCAR racing went out in 1988!! The restrictor plate!!
@pulsarlights2825
Жыл бұрын
Didn't Mark lose the 1990 Winston Cup championship over a points penalty?
@RoastBeefSandwich
Жыл бұрын
That's what he was talking about I think.
@corvairkid63
Жыл бұрын
What a man. Saying he is old kind of tore me up.
@dspf68
3 ай бұрын
So good! Can listen to Kenny and Mark talk for hours!!
@danmccannracing
Жыл бұрын
Was great to hear Mark's point of view! Too bad he isn't the competition director of NASCAR. Coming from the dirt tracks in NY, he's right about the rules being strict, and they are even trying to implement more rules even further from track to track.
@johnhaas2523
Жыл бұрын
The competition director doesn't make a lot of the rules
@davidnacy1324
Жыл бұрын
Totally agree with Mark Martin, the next gen car has provided some exciting racing. 2022 was the first time in years and years that Michigan had a battle for the win!!! Although the next gen car does need some improvements in terms of safety.
@austindenotter19
Жыл бұрын
If you take the stages and mysterious cautions away from these races the bitching and complaining will go away and the fans may or may not come back. It's not necessarily about the car.
@YourHuckleberryHD
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for a great conversation. Mark you skills, patience, humbleness, and honesty are why you are great! Thanks for all your contribution to stock car racing. I would have loved to watched you race in the 70s. I was fortunate enough to see you race in the BGN series at Orange County Speedway where you won in 1987. Been a big fan for a long time. Thank you Kenny for a great show!! Heluva great job man.
@benrossbach6501
Жыл бұрын
I wish guys like both of you had more of an influence on nascar. I understand they have a job to do and there's alot more involved than most people think about.
@jeffyoder8105
Жыл бұрын
Hey Benrossbach I mean no disrespect but I'm 73years old (on July of this year (2023)and I've been a big time Nascar fan for most of my life and Nascar wouldn't be having all of the problems they're having if Nascar Management types would grow some balls and start running Nascar the way it needs to be run just like Harvick, Hamlin, and others have recently said 😊😅😂❤😊
@jeffyoder8105
Жыл бұрын
Hey Rossbach I agree that if Kenny and Mark were part of Nascar Management they would try to make sure Nascar Management started running Nascar the way it needs to be run 😊😮😂❤😊❤😂😊
@RoastBeefSandwich
Жыл бұрын
I do wish the next gen had more horsepower, something about them running basically wide open throttle at Las Vegas is weird to me. And I wish they'd do away with the points resets and scheduled cautions. And I have my nit picks with the car - having to cut holes in the windshield to keep from cooking the drivers is silly and needs to be fixed. But other than that I pretty much agree with Mark Martin (what kind of fool would disagree with one of the greatest of all time)...the next gen is some of the best racing we've seen in years.
@snowgrass66
Жыл бұрын
I dare anyone to name a race where Mark Martin wrecked anyone. He was the most respected driver in the garage his whole career. Thank You Mark, I was and am still a fan. I think a lot more people listen to you than you think.
@MrChevrolet94
Жыл бұрын
NASCAR celebrated it’s 75th anniversary at Road Atlanta and I was there to see it!!!!! There were multiple generations of NASCAR stock cars including Winston Cup, Nextel Cup, Sprint Cup, current Cup Series, and Craftsman Trucks!!!!
@phantomaudits
Жыл бұрын
Mark Martin.... the only person I've ever admired. You couldn't ask for a better person to have your kids look up to.
@billfeld5883
Жыл бұрын
Have to go back decades to get to the run what you brought, Hudson, Oldsmobile, Ford, Chevy. Today they are racing kit cars!!!
@tonytackett2885
Жыл бұрын
Can you have to much respect ? LoL definitely a class act. Thank you Mark for giving my father and I a connection. Sunday afternoons were my greatest memories of my father . He passed away in 2010 after witnessing mark's 2009 season. Wow what a season for martin fan's.
@mutantryeff
Жыл бұрын
MM is the type of driver we need today.
@timbrown9370
Жыл бұрын
I have a mark Martin license plate on the front of my truck .great guy. Make nascar great again....
@joebecker1955
Жыл бұрын
Huge huge fan of.mark martin the ppl that need to hear him needs to listen
@88misfithatch
Жыл бұрын
I agree with mark. I thought the same way. I ain't the same as it was growing up. But now I'm back as a fan. The racing is tight and very competitive. I do feel as if nascar has hit the mute button on a lot of drivers and they don't get to show their true personalities. Which we need in the sport.
@autophile-cv621
Жыл бұрын
I have to agree with Mark. I think the new NASCAR rules have to be there because of the cheeting of the past. And now, the cars have become so technical. when it comes to Aero. Aero has become such a big part of racing there has to be tighter rules.
@geek49203
Жыл бұрын
(raises hand) dirt late model is pure racing because the big bucks haven't infiltrated it yet. Every racing series ever has, at some point, collapsed due to cost and safety concerns.
@michaelanderson3543
Жыл бұрын
Cant remember the track but i do remember Mark trying to get around Dale S.R for something like 60 laps. Mark had the better car that day but wouldn't use the bumper. Super classy guy.
@stephenbreen7570
Жыл бұрын
Mark Martin is my favorite driver. And I know that he doesn't want to complain about the current ///NASCAR product. But he just sat there and tore this new car apart. Sorry Mark, but don't apologize for being critical. Nascar has screwed this up so bad. They have eliminated every aspect of what has made Nascar great that it's not the same series anymore. And for that, Nascar needs to hear our voice. Because their current product is nothing more than a love child between IROC & IMSA.
@brandibright2082
Жыл бұрын
Awesome man I have always loved Mark Martin he was a clean racer like you herm. Clay from mobile Alabama
@ClearedHot470
Жыл бұрын
I agree with what Mark said about the late model dirt racing. I will forever be a Nascar fan but I find it difficult to watch nowadays just because of how its changed in recent years. I've really taken a liking to Sprint Cars/Super Late Models lately because its pure, old fashioned racing. The rulebook doesn't have the drivers and teams in such a tight chokehold but are reasonably authoritative.
@TheTheoldmaster
Жыл бұрын
I enjoy watching old nascar telecast on KZitem. The cars,drivers and announcers is more exciting then the races today. The different cars makes. Cars that look different and not all the same. Remember the aero back Chevies and Pontiacs made to battle the Fords? It was just better racing back in the day. NASCAR has become IROC racing now.
@Tommy23269
Жыл бұрын
Mark Martin is what we need these days
@tnwhiskey68
Жыл бұрын
I would pose this question, are the cars being so similar eventually going to hurt the sport? When the superstars are gone because everyone is winning, how does that impact viewership?
@JJA1987
Жыл бұрын
I’ll take Mark’s view & opinion over any of the boomers whining
@timfatout7082
Жыл бұрын
Good to see Mark Martin. He was one of my favorites. Really sucked that year he was #2 in the championship.
@gordbarr3118
Жыл бұрын
Another great show!
@danielsummey4144
Жыл бұрын
I’m right there with Mark. Back in the “good old days” everyone talks about, you had like 5 competitive cars every week. Now you have almost any car can win
@Dealete420
Жыл бұрын
It's 75% driver that makes the car..... and todays drivers don't compare to the good O'l days drivers.
@billyturner2396
Жыл бұрын
It's more like IROC racing now
@sevencorter
Жыл бұрын
The only question I have is why are stock cars not stock? That's for both asphalt and dirt. I thought the point of nascar was to showcase the cars at the dealership. I truly believe that competition is what kept cars getting better and better and since the 90s thats been missing from the automobile industry.
@patrickossowski5632
Жыл бұрын
thanks mark for honest opinion enjoyed working with him at hendrick when he drove our 5 car. true champion
@jeremyc9229
Жыл бұрын
Great interview! I am new to watching your channel, fairly new to nascar(been about 10 years since I went to my first race in Phoenix , changed my world). Back in the nineties though, I went to my local track. Chris Ledoux actually borrowed our trailer for a stage. My uncle who sponsored a car, and a family friend Dirk Stephens was all there. I was in my early twenties, and was hauling the trailer, etc. so I didn’t get to see anything cool. Only thing I can say is, Chris LeDoux played on the trailer I brought. Lol! I love you Kenny, you make me feel good!
@ForestCityKitty
Жыл бұрын
Love Mark Martin one of the greats
@darrylniehoff2707
Жыл бұрын
Like Tony S said gambling is involved now ,so there can't be any evidence of cheating .
@mitchell3606
Жыл бұрын
Guys it's not the racing. It's the presentation. They don't take the race seriously. There isn't a play by play type announcer and it's just three people having a conversation with a race in the background that they mention every once in a while. If it had the same presentation and seriousness as it did back in 99 and 2000, ratings and interest would soar. Not to mention taking away importance of season points has also contributed to that unimportant feeling.
@johnhaas2523
Жыл бұрын
That's the presentation Fox sports wants not so much to do with nascar decision making
@moondog9773
Жыл бұрын
Since the cars are the same for every team ,why not have a crate engine. They trying to cut cost right??? Take away the car manufactuers and just call it a different name than the false NASCAR
@johnhaas2523
Жыл бұрын
You going to drive manufacturers out of the sport that way And there's this thing called brand identity that the cars do have
@stoopid_roofer6447
Жыл бұрын
GREAT perspective! I pretty much agree! Just tweek that car a bit, make it safer, give a bit more leeway to the teams NASCAR!
@imstelios
Жыл бұрын
NASCAR has become "SURVIVOR" I guess they saw CBS has such success with that business model they decided to join in!
@jonathonpoloski917
Жыл бұрын
The racing is great. It really is. My opinion is irrelevant but, as a fan, seeing the late 90's races, and seeing races now, there are some things that could have stayed, and things were changed that needed to be changed. Now, i feel like nascar is onto something with making the cars as equal as possible, BECAUSE of the teams that dont have alot of money. And, these lower teams that had talented drivers, well, the talent is being able to be shown with these cars being equal. Its cool to see different drivers in the front. Refreshing, shoot, ams on sunday night, they were swapping the front positions all night, it was an awesome thing to see live, and they were boogying baby. But, at tracks that are not superspeedway style, open the engines back up to between 750 and 850 horsepower and keep the car shape and engine specs the same across the board. Itll have people needing handling adjustments again, you can have this while keeping the cars as equal as possible. We saw that in the 2013-2017 seasons. Some stuff has gotta come back though to keep the sport around. Inlove trying new tracks, going over seas to lemans, all the different things theyre trying there. Bit, some stuff didnt need to be messed with at all.
@KA-yi4re
Жыл бұрын
Mark is my all time favorite driver. So missed Hope he is enjoying his life after nascar.
@rickyhazel1030
Жыл бұрын
Funny Mark Martin saying he likes the beating and banging, because from my perspective he was the guy that showed that you can win races and be successful, without all the beating and banging, he very rarely had even tire marks on the side of his car.
@TracksideViews
Жыл бұрын
Mark Martin has spoken
@TheSuperdave100
Жыл бұрын
Such a great guy to listen to. He’s going to call it the way he sees it. It is what it is. 👍
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