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Mark Martin

Mark Martin

Hall of Fame Driver / Playoff Committee Member

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Notable Quotes

"The fans were yelling at me, 'We want full season points.' So I yelled even louder and almost got thrown out."

"This is the most perfect compromise that you could ever ask for. It's going to require our 2026 champion to be lightning fast and incredibly consistent."

Stories

NASCAR kills the knockout playoffs after 12 years of controversy

Rule Changes

Advocated for full-season points, endorsed Chase compromise

NASCAR just blew up its most controversial championship system. After Joey Logano won the 2024 title with the worst average finish in Cup Series history, and Kyle Larson 'stole' the 2025 crown without leading a single lap, the sanctioning body abandoned its elimination-style playoffs for a return to 'The Chase'—the 10-race postseason format last used in 2013.

Updated Jan 14