Mark Anthony Martin is a retired stock car racing driver from Batesville, Arkansas in the United States. He previously raced in the NASCAR Cup Series as a full-time driver. Martin is hailed as one of the best drivers of the Cup Series even though he did not win a championship. Martin won the International Race of Champions five times. He retired from the NASCAR Cup Series in 2013. Martin started his career in the Cup Series in 1988 as a full-time racing driver for Roush Racing and spent the majority of his career racing for Roush Racing. In his final season in NASCAR, he drove some races for teams like Joe Gibbs Racing, Stewart-Haas Racing, and Michael Waltrip Racing.
Mark Martin has participated in 882 NASCAR Cup Series races in a career spanning over 31 years. He has won 40 races, including the Southern 500, the Coca-Cola 600, and the Winston 500. In the Crown Jewel races, he could not win the Daytona 500 or the Brickyard 500. He finished second in the Cup Series championship five times throughout his career. Mark Martin was named among the 75 Greatest Drivers of NASCAR in 2023 and added to the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2017.
Who are Mark Martin’s Parents?
Mark Martin was born to Julian Martin and Jackie Estes Martin on January 9, 1959.
Mark Martin's Mother
Julian Martin is Mark Martin's mother. There is no more information available about his mother. His parents separated and Martin’s father married Shelley.
Mark Martin's Father
Mark Martin’s father, Julian Martin was a Batesville-based truck driver who started his own trucking company Julian Martin Inc. He used to sponsor local race teams on smaller race tracks. Martin’s father played a pivotal role in helping him become passionate about racing and cars, according to EncyclopediaArkansas. He died in 1998 in a plane crash.
FAQ's On Mark Martin Parents
A. Mark Martin’s father died in a plane crash in 1998.
A. Mark Martin is married to Arlene Martin.
A. Mark Martin was born and brought up in Batesville, Arkansas.
A. Julian Martin’s plane lost cabin pressure at a high altitude.
A. Mark Martin drove the no.6 Ford Thunderbird for the majority of his career.
