Mark Martin Drives His Favorite Car Again! Reunited with Legendary Roush Racing Chassis "JR51"
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- čas přidán 16. 10. 2022
- Mark Martin is well known for driving the red white and blue #6 Ford Thunderbird/Taurus NASCAR Winston cup car. In 1998 Mark had a home run year winning several races, many of which were done in the same car called JR-51. Jack Roush chassis 51 was built for the 1998 season and ran until the end of 1999 when it was converted to a 2000 Taurus body for testing. Somehow it ended up under someones lean to in Rockingham NC where it sat abandoned for 20 years. Landon Best here grew up a huge Mark Martin fan and stumbled across this car for sale. Once he was able to validate what it was he quickly got the ball rolling on returning it to its legendary 1998 configuration with painstaking detail. Mark hops in, fires up that Ford C3 engine, and paces the NASCAR Cup series field at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. This car also coincidentally won the very first race at this track in 98. Mark has not been on a racetrack in this capacity since he retired. He sits down with us to reflect on his experience after the race and has some profound things to say. If you liked this video you will love the other videos we have done with Mark! Click this link to see it!
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UPDATE: Mark did end up purchasing JR51 from Landon to put in his Batesville Museum which you can see in this video! czcams.com/video/XXFIwkkZd5U/video.html
Something you may see on tv for 45 seconds before the race may have a huge awesome story behind it like this. We’re super grateful for NBC and NASCAR for allowing us to use the on track footage. Just an awesome day. If you haven’t seen the other videos we’ve done with Mark you should check them out!
I’m so glad you did this I was suprised tv didn’t do more than they did with it.
That's a hell of a credit on the resume.... nicely done!
My first in person Nascar race, my brother and I got to see Mark win in that car. Thanks for the history!
Your a true friend of the history of the sport, love your enthusiasm and dedication to the stories from legends, you guys rock , love from New Zealand 💛 oops I just farted
Thank you covering this event. You are truly going to be seen as a wonderful historian!
I can’t believe it’s been 24 years already. Mark acts like he’s just an average guy surprised how the fans reacted. He doesn’t realize he’s a legend.
Mark is what you call one of the last gentlemen racers. Wonderful guy to get to know and talk to.
He’s in the Hall of Fame; he’s very aware, lol. He’s also not acting, so there’s that.
Nope he don't know lol
I watched him back then and he was always so normal and humble. Nascar has gone to the damn dogs... No class like this guy. #6 Mark Martin. F'n legend.
It's not just that he's a living legend, but also that people have huge appreciation for the "good ol' times". Everybody wants everything to return back to how it was decades ago. Nobody likes this new age we live in.
Long time Mark Martin fan. He never bitched complained or whined just drove the shot out of a race car. If you were faster than him, he ddaced you fair and let you get by. Sound of that motor brought chills and tears. Unbridled power. Thanks for doing the story.
Same here Gary, chills and tears... Mark was one of the hardest working drivers in NASCAR. He is a champion in my mind. This is an incredible video.
@@Longsnowsm still have commerative t-shirt for his inaugural win!!!
How could you not be a Mark Martin fan?
my baseball coach had cancer, his last wish was to meet mark. my dad worked at daytona and set it up with marks team, so we all went and met him sometime in like 2004. mark was so nice, spent so much time with us and shook my hand like 20 times. my family still talks about how nice and 'normal' he was, he really was jus like an average guy. super cool memory.
Watching Mark give that thumbs up as he pulled down pit lane gave me CHILLS down my spine. Such an awesome example of a human being. Love him so much! ❤️💙
Same man. A couple people said on Matt’s archive page that they cried seeing him drive that car again
@@Stapleton42 I definitely teared up. And then the way they rkf treated him turned from happiness to being sad for Mark. He is one, if not THEE reason roush Fenway became a powerhouse in Nascar. But thank you for your video. We'll take care of Mark if corporate NASCAR won't❤️
Me too. Awesome stuff.
Mark Martin is awesome!❤❤❤
"It was like 24 years disappeared"
I'm not sure how much more of a compliment he could have given to Landon.
I have much respect for Mark Martin, for what he accomplished and how he did everything in a gentleman's way. This is a great video.
Absolutely my favorite Cup driver of all time. I want to go to his museum and meet him. Bucket List.
Purple hair lady is absolutely speaking for all us. Hats off to Landon for bringing back a piece of history and sharing it with Mark and all of us.
Seeing Mark relive his memories in this car is priceless. Keep up the awesome videos Stapleton!!
How unusual is it to actually agree with a purple hair lady?? 😂 there IS hope for this world
@@Stapleton42 Lol honestly those are words I never thought I'd say!
What a labor of love! I’m sure Landon would be honored to have Mark own it. Were the wind tunnel photos withheld because it was the “Special” Taurus?
Man this video couldn’t get any better for me. My favorite driver, favorite paint scheme and my favorite era of nascar. It’s like I was 10 years old again.
That’s what it’s all about. I feel the same way
That's what's up for me it's like being 13 though and man what I'd give to meet my childhood hero or heck hero period Mark Martin die harder 4 Life y'all. My favorite the 96 thunderbird schemes but anything Mark Martin I'm for it. Man I'm so jealous and envious man you got to meet a legend and made your favorite driver from childhood feel like a young kid instead that's wild. I got to meet Mark it's a top life's wish of mine shoot the day he hung up his helmet I never cared to watch nascar any longer. Awesome video man thanks for sharing this and preserving that amazing car
Landon took the restoration serious. No corners cut. Love listening to his knowledge of the car. Great job Landon!
Disagree with me if you want, but as a fan I always cheered for Dale and Mark. They were on different sides of the spectrum from one another, but non the less my favorite. Mark was and still is a CLASS ACT ! I dont even watch it today. The 80's through late 90's were the best yrs .
Same here. Die hard Dale fan, but still pulled for Mark. A true class act.
It's hard to smile for 46 minutes straight but it's worth the muscle cramps.
Omg seeing him in that seat!
The Hurricane 6
M.M. No donuts No burnouts Just 100% focused on what ever the car gave him every race. Awesome!
Mark Martin, a racers racer ! Much respect! I agree with Mark, this channel touches on things that matter to us old school racing nerds, I can't wait to read his book .
Growing up, I was a Dale Earnhardt Sr. fan and my dad liked Mark Martin, but I always had nothing but respect for Mark and if Dale could not win, I was more than fine with Mark winning. Just such a class act😊👏🏼👏🏼💯💯
It’s gonna be a dang good book. I’m excited
@@Stapleton42 Cool, i am too now!
@@jdgeibe My uncle was a Dale Earnhardt Sr fan, and my father and brother were both huge Mark Martin fans. Both my uncle and brother have since died, so if it weren't for Dale Sr and Mark Martin, I'd probably not been a huge NASCAR fan...
My Dad passed away unexpectedly back on November 4th 😔I miss him so much ❤️
This video should go viral. This is one of racing’s greatest moments captured in my opinion. Mark Martin will always be a class act. Great job.
Thanks man we would love that 😂
Mark Martin is the every mans NASCAR Cup driver... Everybody was a fan of him... I miss the class that Mark was and is... Thanx for this video and thanx to Mark Martin... You are a special person in so many lives...
Mark Martin is a class act!
42:37, Mark Martin says "every video you do your knocking the lights out". Wow, what a complement from a legend. Thanks for the hard work Stapleton42.
Thanks man and that does mean a lot. There’s a lot of other things he could be doing besides watching our videos 😂
@@Stapleton42 Respect to your girl, you and your channel. Passion and hard work makes this happen. Nothing but love.
When Mark gets on the track and puts it into high gear I literally got goosebumps
Same here, goosebumps all over
Mark was a great driver
Mark Martin "You are knocking the lights out" enough said. Congratulations Mitchell and Logan.
Thanks Benny 💪🏻
The in car gives me chills.... so happy for Mark!
You could see the hair standing up on his arms as he was pulling off pit road
Mark Martin had a badass hot rod back in the 1998 NASCAR season. You and Logan are awesome as heck and we love you guys, Mitch. -MG
I love seeing Mark in a car again. Brought a tear to my eye
Me too
Yall ain't the only ones. When Mark retired, nascar lost its shine to me. Imo Mark Martin was the greatest driver in the series history. Hats off to Lance, impeccable job of restoration. I remember that Vegas race like it was yesterday.
Me to hell of a driver and a damm good guy as well
I almost teared up when they started the car up
Seeing Mark Martin back in a car is completely awesome. What a legend he is. Back in the day when I used to watch him race I found myself rooting for him every time even if he wasn't currently my favorite driver. He's a class act and always has been.
I don't get jealous of CZcamsrs except for you.
What a freaking dream!
I’m a regular guy. Landon is a regular guy. Anyone can live the dream with enough consistent effort over a long period of time!
Landon, you made this 68 year old lifetime NASCAR Fan, have a few tears in my eyes. I see Mark driving that special car, just brought back many memories, of the cleanest driver, and the most loved driver I ever saw in the series. Drivers like him, are what brought the extreme popularity to the sport. Thanks for everything.
Choked me up a bit too! Thanks for this amazing content!!!
That man came painfully close to a championship.
I'm 67 years old and had tears in my eyes when Mark started the engine. Great video, especially the interview with Mark.
Thank you Danny we are so glad you’re here
You are documenting history that could have been lost if not for you guys making videos before these stories pass away. Getting the history before it is lost is a wonderful testament to your perseverance to go get them! GREAT JOB!!!
right after he put it into gear the first time you could tell Mark was immediately at home in that car like it was 1998 again.
3rd Gear motor sound pitch changed to JUST RIGHT ,, when he pulled 4th I was ,, I just wanted to see him let her EAT ,,just saying
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I was like, go bump the pace car and send it!
Float them vavles a few laps
Wow...not very often, if at all, you see a car as complete and original as this. I miss 90's Nascar
I'm almost 70 and I miss him out there SO much. Those were the best days ever when Mark was out there taking names and kicking. My mother never missed a race just to watch Mark. Thank you for this video.
You’re welcome Charles we are so glad you’re here
My Dad was a huge Mark Martin fan (I was Dale Sr. fan)....I always had so much respect for Mark. If Dale couldn’t win the race, I was pulling for Mark 😊My Dad just passed away unexpectedly back on Nov. 4 and I was with him when it all went down. He was 70.
Still my favorite driver! Him loosing the 500 to Harvick by all of a foot and a half in 07, still hurts to think about 😂
Im still mad at Harvick. Haa
Man as a big Mark Martin fan all my life this video ranks high in my list. I was able to watch him win in 1998 in Charlotte. One of the most humblest person you’ll ever see.
Mark is a legend. Awesome to see him get to relive a piece of his history.
When Mark said "The gap between then and now just disappeared " choked me up! 👍
Mark Martin has always been a favorite of this household, win lose or draw.
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24 years, yet to him "the gap was gone." Like he never left. Brought tears to my eyes.
Man I love Mark Martin. I cried on the inside every time he got 2nd place
Especially at the Daytona 500 when he was 2nd to Harvick that's the only race I cried at the end of. I still hate to see the replays of that finish. I literally fell off the couch and sobbed on the floor when the announcer called the win for Harvick
Yep and he was runner up four different times could have had championships in the cup series in his career but was taken away from him one of them I know of for sure one year they said something was wrong with his shock spring that it was off a bit and that kept him from getting a championship and they give it to Dale Earnhardt
@@sabirtalut2311 I remember that as clear as today
I watched that race
Mark Martin during that race was running first a caution was coming out during the last lap but they didn't throw it yet but Martin slowed down Kevin Harvick went by him and won the race and also the championship
So that was one of Mark Martin's runner-up four different times for the championship that he never did get
@@bhuff557 yeah I remember that but I think it wasn't a spring. The spring was '02 and Tony Stewart got the championship with Mark Martin 2nd
@@sabirtalut2311 okay got you
I do know he was runner up four times
But I really do wish Matt Martin would get back into racing like he used to do when he was younger but he never was into it like his dad
DANG IT STAPLETON!!!!!!! I aint cryin!!!!! When Mark hit that bank..... and his right hand reached around that steering wheel and set...... "RACE MODE ENGANGED" With these videos man..... you are brilliant...... your vision is going to honestly shine for so so many years to come!
When he reached around that steering wheel, you knew right then and there that this was no doubt THE car. It was just like instinct, and I never really saw any other driver drive like that.
It was so cool to see Mark back in the car.
I was a Dale fan back then. Mark was the enemy. It wasn’t until I found Mark’s podcast and saw you telling his story that I really came to appreciate the NASCAR treasure he really is. All that said, part of the fun of watching all the golden area tours is remembering things I’d forgotten about from different viewpoints. I’ve had a ton of OMG moments.
Mark was always my favorite driver. Dale is the reason I stopped following NASCAR. Dale was arrogant low life POS.
When I was little roush/ford was the bad guy too 😂 the Taurus was an easy car not to like 😂
@@Stapleton42 Same to me. I hated the round headlights. But now, just love it!
I was a MM (and all of the Ford other drivers) fan back then. And I despised Dale E. When he died, I knew NASCAR was done. I sure am a Dale fan now, for all he did to make NASCAR fun to watch. He sure is missed.
You know you nailed it when even mark Martin has no words
My all time favorite Nascar driver. Was a pleasure talking with him in in '96. He was super kind to my autistic son. Class act and a killer on the road race circuits :)
My Dad’s favorite driver was Mark Martin . He would have really loved to see this video . Miss you Pops . Mark is a Nascar legend , so nice to see him enjoying himself on that ride
It was awesome to see Mark sitting there reliving the moment in the car. Hats off to Landon for pulling that off. Thanks guys for the video.
Mark Martin is how every man should aspire to be like. He is so humble. No matter his successes it is always someone else who made it happen for him. My fathers(73 years old), my brothers(44 years old) and my(43 years old) favorite nascar driver of all time. Who he is transcends time. Thank you Landon for doing this. I hope Mark buys this from you. He deserves it and so do you. Thanks again. Without you this piece of history would be rotting away in a barn or warehouse somewhere.
Golden Era of NASCAR. Mark hit the nail on the head. I miss what this sport was. Miss that 6 car.
Absolutely beautiful restoration! I'll bet Mr. Martin was as happy as a puppy with two peters. 😂
This is so awesome a guy who loves stock car racing buys a old a race car brings it back to its glory, have the driver get it and drive it at the track he and the car won at, can't get no better then that. I like how mark tells how he felt being in car going around the track. I love to meet him and just talk bout the good Ole times. Mr. Best you are the man
One of the most respected drivers in Nascar and my favorite driver.
My Dad and I were huge Mark Martin fans. My first race was Texas in 98 and Martin won, so it was extra special to see him win my first live race.
Mark is right, you guys are knocking the lights out, great story, awesome to hang out with Mark again, thanks for taking us along! Cheers!!
Mark Martin is a story to be told to a lot of people. Im just hearing all of this and just like people his age, he has a lot to tell about in a good way.
Marks getting in this car and I'm tearing up like the car was mine and I looked out that winshield! I cant imagine how bittersweet it'd be to be seated back in this car on track foot on the throttle and not be able to matt it a few times
The most beautiful car of all time Mark Martin 6 Valvoline - 1998, Here in Brazil there was no nascar broadcast, I discovered nascar through the playstation game, after that I became a fan of the car 6 and Mark Martin. A beautiful tribute to this great racing car driver.
When Mark says that the gap between then and now disappears is so frickin cool man I Love you Guys!!!
My first Nascar game was Nascar 99 & I remember the big 3 were Dale Sr, Jeff Gordon, & Mark Martin. When I saw this car yesterday before the race I thought back to being a kid & why I still follow Nascar today. Cool to see this vid, thanks for posting!
Mark was my favorite driver back in the 90's. It's so cool to see him in that beautiful Valvoline #6. He is so nonchalant about everything but I bet he felt like a young man again
Mark was always my favourite driver, My hair stood up for like 75% or this video. Almost cried twice. The amount of memory’s that came from deep I didn’t remember I had. The nostalgia that came from this video is unreal. What a rush of emotions, thank you for this video.
Was a huge fan of Mark Martin during his racing years. One of my all time favorites. He was an awesome driver with tons of driving skills. Won many races, too. It's too bad he never won a championship. It really sucks because he really deserves being a Cup champion. And, he was one of the cleanest drivers in NASCAR history. No matter how hard he race anyone, he was always clean hard racing. Never hit or bump or spin you out. Awesome sportsmanship! I'm glad he won many races and is a 5-time IROC champion. 👍👍👍👍👍😁
I have to agree with you on this. For how much I loved Dale Earnhardt he was not as clean of a driver as Mark Martin. Mark was a true professional in a sport of cut throats.
LOVE THIS! Mark Martin was always the pinnacle of class and humility! One of the best in EVERY respect.
Mark Martin is the reason I started watching NASCAR. Thank you Mark.
WOW!! I got misty eyed seeing Mark wheel the 6 car at Vegas again!! I was 26 year's old when Mark won that race !! Talk about transporting back in time!! I'm 50 year's old now!! Thanks for sharing and retelling Nascar's history!! I love the Nascar history videos!!!!!!
That start up!!!! OMG, I'm with you I so feel like I'm in my early teens again. That sound is wow
Mark Martin will always be my favorite NASCAR driver
I was at the inaugural NASCAR race in Vegas. Got to witness his win in person. Pretty cool to see Mark get to drive it again. The sound of that car speaks to the soul.
My great aunt who was 90 and I were watching Mark and Jeff. G racing for position She's screaming Go Martin! While I'm yelling c'mon Gordon! Great memory,you got a fan in heaven.bless you Mark Martin
Dang I was 22 and heavily into NASCAR when he raced this car. It even took me back just watching the video and having my memories of watching it. I can't imagine the experience for Mark. Amazing job Landon and all involved on the restoration!
There was a lot of emotion when Mark got back in that thing, another great video. Thanks.
Not sure why but this brought a tear to my eye for some reason ,how much mark enjoyed this, took him back. Thank you and Logan for making these videos
Give us unedited of him driving from start to finish. You see a man’s whole world come back to him. Teared up watching. Such a gentleman and awesome man
Mark Martin always raced with great intensity, and he still retains that same level to this day! A truly great driver in a fantastic era of NASCAR. What a great video, Mitchell and Logan!! SO informative and well done, as are they all!!! 👍👍🙏🙏
Seeing him in the car while driving is what did it for me. My daughter was 2 and I was still trying to figure MYself out. To be able to watch those two(Mark and the 51) reunited was touching. As always, you guys knocked it out of the park with this one! I even took a long lunch break to watch this 😀
Watched Mark for years was my favorite driver quit watching nascar after he retired
I won a contest sponsered by Discount Auto Parts, to be Marks Crew(honorary)team member at the Daytona 500, 1998. What a great time. Mark was very accomadating, Talking in his hauler,going to the Garage. Man o Man. Thank you Mark. wish you could've Won. fortunatly Dale won his first 500 before He passed.
Wow that car was so cool. Kudos to Landon and everyone who brought it back to life. Mark Martin is such a cool guy. What an honor for you to be one of 2 You Tubers Mark followers. Congrats on another great interview.
Great video!! Those of us "old" Mark fans remember that season well and seeing that car as it was back then on the track with the MAN driving it is just awesome. Thanks!!
Seeing Mark reach over and flip up that toggle switch put a huge smile on my face.
Wow I'm 61 years old and I can remember it like yesterday watching mark Martin race hes always been one of my favorite driver's and a super nice guy this video actually made me cry how can you not love mark Martin What an incredible job restoring the car hats off to the young man who found it
All time favorite driver, my favorite paint scheme! What a class act Mark Martin is. We desperately need guys like Mark and his influence and respectability to right NASCAR's ship. I remember the 98 race just, great race. I have several version of this car in die-cast. Thank you to everybody for this video absolutely loved it!!! Heard Mark didn't get to see Jack or anyone from Roush, what an incredible loss to Roush. Thank you Landon for such a beautiful restoration
You packed so many emotions and memories into one video. Very special. Thank you Mitchell and Logan!
Probably my favorite driver from my childhood, that Valvoline car was everything to me
Mark is such a classy guy. He was my favorite driver from his 1st race with Jack.
What a gentleman Mark is, he is very kind with his time , love how he is so in touch with what is going on in the Stapleton channel, great job with the restoration on the no6 car, Stapleton have knocked it out of the park again thank YOU.
Thanks Gareth 💪🏻
I loved it when he said, he started it and it sounded Right! And when he started going threw the gears and it felt right! This guy along with tons of others were at the end of the best era of NASCAR that ever was! I grin the entire video, what a legend!!!
Mark was my man for many, many years. Thanks Mr Martin for the great days. I watched you win at old Bristol, and Old Charlotte. When I left the track with my lucky #6 shirt on after you won, I was the man.
Absolutely amazing! I think I have a Winn Dixie, Mark Martin plastic butter tub laying around someplace..
I am a big fan of Mark! Great racer, but even better a great guy!
I was at the 2007 Daytona 500 when he got second place.
Was such a heart break to see him get so very close to win the 500 and not get it.
Thank you so much for this. Mark Martin was and is my favorite driver . I never missed a race he was in. When I finally got to see him win in person in the 5 car I cried. It was that overwhelming. I have this die cast as well. Now I know the full history of it. This is the NASCAR I miss so much. I no longer watch it regularly because of what it has become but your channel brings back memories constantly. I’m from Mississippi so I’ve always kept up with Lake Speed and have met him more than once and getting to see him again is wonderful. So thank you for your hard work to bring all these memories back.
My Dad worked for GM, and we'd always been Chevy fans, Earnhardt fans, yadda yadda yadda..... But, Mark Martin was the one Ford driver that had the numbers of the other legendary drivers...
Me, my Brother, dozens of friends, and some relatives that lived outta state; we'd bring them to the Infield Bash at Michigan International Speedway... We went to every August Race, from 1992-2000. Hitting a couple June races, too. 1996. 1997. 2000. .... Saw Mark literally DOMINATE the entire weekend, on a couple occasions.... several, even....
The #60 Winn Dixie Ford, and that infamous #6 Valvoline Ford
Huge Respect for this guy... Who retired in a Chevy.
#AmericanMade
Thank you for preserving a car driven by one of the true gentleman in NASCAR. History!
The car is awesome and so cool that Landon knows so much about it. I was 4 in 98 when Mark was winning in it. I learned to count from watching Nascar. At that time all the numbers up to around 12 were used and I learned to count from the numbers on the cars and the drivers.
Love the old nascar stuff. Thanks for bringing these vids to us. Awesome to see Mark behind the wheel of JR051 again! Spent many a weekend watching Mark in the #6 car. Keep em coming Mitchell
In '98, for my 13th birthday, we went to the April race at TMS and I saw Mark run away with it in this car. I remember a huge wreck at the start of the 2nd lap nearly ruining the race. "The Golden Era" is absolutely right. I was locked in all through my childhood from about 1991 to 2001.
Mark is the MAN, if you gave him a vintage race to run this car, that "racer switch" he talks about would flip back on and he would slay the field. This guy had a talent that came from above. You can tell he didn't miss racing when he left and has another life, but boy when he threw that thing in gear, it was ON.
I think he definitely has trade material with Mark Martin over selling it outright! Amazing find and score! Another great video! Thanks Mitchell & Logan!
When he was telling Mark how to start it I was hoping Mark would take a line from The Butler. "I know the way." Of course Mark is way too humble and nice of a human to do that. Thank you all for doing this!
Or from Kimi Rikonnen 😳
@@mikelliteras397 😂. Let’s focus on the “nice” part.
Mark Martin is the Genuine Article. Definitely one of the best Race Car Drivers. And still gives it all to the fans. Class Act...
Mark is my favorite driver. He is the man! Glad to see Matt Martin and see what he is doing. Great piece!
I love Mark and his contribution to racing.He is the greatest to me.
Awesome videos