Roush signs driver to drive #6 car

[Bigwheel11]

I'd really be surprised as well, to see Mark return for another full season, as he has stated repeatedly in interviews, that he couldn't take another year emotionally and physically, but who knows? If Roush has to wait another year for McMurray, I don't believe they will be content to just put some lame duck in the #6 car. So...wishful thinking for me, I see Mark Martin behind the wheel, at least part of next year.

[CoachTVA]

I'd really be surprised as well, to see Mark return for another full season, as he has stated repeatedly in interviews, that he couldn't take another year emotionally and physically, but who knows? If Roush has to wait another year for McMurray, I don't believe they will be content to just put some lame duck in the #6 car. So...wishful thinking for me, I see Mark Martin behind the wheel, at least part of next year.

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It does look like it's a done deal with Mark driving again next season. After reading and watching interviews and reports, I'm more than a little upset with the way Jack Roush is handling this. He knows for a fact that Mark would never leave him in a bind, so he puts on the sad face and tells Mark that he doesn't have a driver. What's Mark going to say? "Of course, I'll drive next year."

 

Roush knows Mark is tired of the travel schedule and wants to spend more time with his son, Matt. Mark has stated exactly that! After all he's done for Jack Roush and Roush Racing, you would think he would have a little more consideration for Mark and his family. Like Muffin and I have stated in earlier posts, Mark is THE reason why Roush Racing is what it is today!

 

What's he going to do if Mark goes out and gets hurt next season, God forbid?!? Then, how's he going to feel? Of course, seeing what he's done to him with this whole deal, he probably wouldn't care!

 

I love watching Mark race, and I'm going to miss seeing him out there every week. I don't believe there has ever been a more honest, cleaner racer out there, but it's time for Mark to do what Mark wants to do. He has nothing more to prove to me or anyone else out there.

 

Sorry for ranting, but I had to get that off my chest!

[Bigwheel11]

It does look like it's a done deal with Mark driving again next season.  After reading and watching interviews and reports, I'm more than a little upset with the way Jack Roush is handling this.  He knows for a fact that Mark would never leave him in a bind, so he puts on the sad face and tells Mark that he doesn't have a driver.  What's Mark going to say?  "Of course, I'll drive next year."

 

Roush knows Mark is tired of the travel schedule and wants to spend more time with his son, Matt.  Mark has stated exactly that!  After all he's done for Jack Roush and Roush Racing, you would think he would have a little more consideration for Mark and his family.  Like Muffin and I have stated in earlier posts, Mark is THE reason why Roush Racing is what it is today!

 

What's he going to do if Mark goes out and gets hurt next season, God forbid?!?  Then, how's he going to feel?  Of course, seeing what he's done to him with this whole deal, he probably wouldn't care!

 

I love watching Mark race, and I'm going to miss seeing him out there every week.  I don't believe there has ever been a more honest, cleaner racer out there, but it's time for Mark to do what Mark wants to do.  He has nothing more to prove to me or anyone else out there.

 

Sorry for ranting, but I had to get that off my chest!

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Great post. I am with you. The selfish part of me wants to see Mark race another year. He is a class-act, and a true representative of good sportsmanship.....