Martin to work with the stable of young ‘uns who comprise the roster of drivers at Dale Earnhardt Inc., none of whom are yet 30.
Martin has worked with many younger drivers in a career that dates back to 1981. He will make his milestone 700th Cup start in the Feb. 17 Daytona 500. In the role of tutor to Regan Smith, Aric Almirola—with whom he will share the No. 8 U.S. Army Chevy—Paul Menard and Martin Truex Jr.As much as he tries, Martin cannot escape the shadows of success, class and lasting contributions he has cast over the sport, but in typical fashion, he always downplays his abilities and contributions while saluting the efforts of everyone else.
There is no disputing, however, he has had a hand in developing many careers.
“I’ve always helped drivers, always, since I was a kid,” he said. “I did it then for the satisfaction. For some reason, it made me feel good to help other people who really wanted to do well. Especially help people that I liked.Florida Today
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