I hope you guys pay attention to these stories and lessons from Mark. I think there’s something to be learned for anyone reading this right now. I sure learned a lot and gained new perspective on my own situations from it. The coolest part about doing this stuff for me is the ability to see cool things and also meet amazing people at the same time gaining wisdom to improve my own life. I’m glad you guys are here for it. stapletonautoworks.com

@priuskiller426

2 жыл бұрын

I drop everything to listen to Mark. He is one of my favourite drivers. This is an incredible experience.

@dontask8979

2 жыл бұрын

Mark Martin has always had the most awesome stories, and there is something to be learned from every one of them. Best driver with the worst luck ever, yet very Blessed. Keep up the great job saving the history that would otherwise be forgotten.

@dontask8979

2 жыл бұрын

@@priuskiller426 Agree. Other than he WAS the best! Watched him for many years.

@JJA1987

2 жыл бұрын

Mark could easily be a narrator for racing vids & docs like Junior is with Lost Speedways

@wadepreston5298

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for these videos, some great content with one of my all-time favorite NASCAR drivers! When are we going to see some more progress on uncle Rob and the gang?? Just finished watching the video, Now get your butt moved and let's get on with this journey we are on!!! Not going to lie i got a little emotional towards the end of the video when he was talking about how he needed that little walk through time to remind him who he was, and I could see when you realized you were on the same type of path!!

Imagine riding down the road with Mark Martin driving and giving you a history lesson on his life. You are living the dream man. Keep it up.

@Stapleton42

2 жыл бұрын

I am imagining it and the 8 year old inside me still can’t believe it

@stephenlancaster3785

2 жыл бұрын

@@Stapleton42 I bet man. When watching him on TV as a kid I'm sure you never thought you would get this opportunity. Hard work is paying off for you brother.

@jamesemmeneckersr.1875

2 жыл бұрын

The Double or Nothing rule... Thats how my sons and I have rolled 25 = 50, 35 = 70. lots of practicing.... I raçed Dirt Sportsman, my boys Karts and Q midgets...best of times. Mark Markin ... our guy...He is our champion !

@antiqueguardian5989

2 жыл бұрын

@@Stapleton42 Git er dun my friend. Awesome stuff lately this NASCAR history is lost to the current generation and Dirt tracks are slowly disappearing. Even Atlanta Drag Way, staple in the sport gone forever :.(

@Matt-ze3oo

2 жыл бұрын

I have to ask . how bad did you want to get it that locked up shop ?

That’s one hell of a Complement when Mark Martin says I watch all your content!!!!

@Stapleton42

2 жыл бұрын

I agree. It’s wild to think about 😂

@joelowrey2120

2 жыл бұрын

Hell yeah

@gat6186

2 жыл бұрын

I sure watched a lot of his content back in the day

@soulfly3438

2 жыл бұрын

i would try to not to think about it. or i might get nervous lol

@rocsti5402

2 жыл бұрын

Damn can't believe how much higher my standards are then mark Martin lol what's wrong with me

I just wish more younger kids nowadays would just watch the last few minutes of this video and understand about history. Like or hate it, history won't change just because you tear down a statue or change a name. History is what has made us the people we are today. Great listening to all the stories from Mark. He has always been one of those people I'd love to meet.

Mark Martin just so you know this 53 year old guy rooted for you from 1989 until the day you stopped racing and I was your fan because I could see how humble of a guy and such a fair racer you were and I think even more about you as a person after watching this video of you showing off where you started! My GOAL in life is to drive to Mark Martin Ford and buy a new Roush Stage III Mustang from your dealership.

@kainhall

2 жыл бұрын

im mid to late 20s...... and ya, Mark is my favorite ALL time driver . exactly as you said..... fair, humble AF.... and did a lot of "rule making" and CRAZY setups that worked a PERFECTLY engineered car is un-drive-able because you have to drive it EXACTLY the same every lap . some thing that should not work...... but just works because it just works with THAT driver.... perfection

I love how more often than not, when he refers to his success, he says "we". That says a lot about Mark.

@taknmybeatings7036

2 жыл бұрын

THAT is real man shit.

@austinmeeks4667

2 жыл бұрын

Duely noted. I love how he always addresses his team and the guys who backed him to get him and the cars where they needed to be.

@davidsignor7931

2 жыл бұрын

I always liked Martin when he raced he was always a class act

@dewboy13

2 жыл бұрын

@@davidsignor7931 agreed, after Jarret retired, I started rooting for him too. I wish he wouldve been able to get more wins in his later racing years. He definitely had the talent, and put in the work, for years!

@it_is_finished

2 жыл бұрын

@@dewboy13 He won 5 races in 09 when everyone thought he was washed up. Incredible!

Mark Martin has turned into quite the Sage and Poet. Really appreciate the way you let Mark talk without interrupting him. I'm 68 and followed Mark most of his career. Great episode!!

The part where Martin was reminiscing about his father, and the tears he was holding back, and the way he said his dad tought him, makes me remember some of what my father tought me without realising until later that he tought me it, when I'm making a fence or chook pen etc but he passed before my 16th birthday, pleasant memories, all the best to yous and your loved ones

@Stapleton42

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Donald. This is probably the most profound video we have ever made.

Cruising around with mark martin has to be one of the coolest experiences ever! This channel is legit!

@Stapleton42

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man. Always trying my best

Its very rare that part 2 is better than the 1st. I was sucked in on the side of the 405 freeway in my work truck watching this one. You and mark knocked it out of the park. Mark martin is a genuine human who shared himself with all of us. That is rare these days. 10 out of 10.

@nddbulldog1

2 жыл бұрын

Yes sir

@johnsnow1355

2 жыл бұрын

Winning Nascar championship is not all that matters in auto racing. Some of the greatest influence in sports are not the stars doing all the winning. Jonny Benson was a genius at car building and racing. He even was a tutor to Danica Patrick and many others yet he was not a champion in Nascar.

You can tell Mark MISSES his dad! Just like I miss my dad only being gone for a year

Mark was a clean driver ,when he won everybody could be happy cause he earned it

If your a nascar fan I don’t think anyone can top your last 2 videos thanks for some outstanding content you must be pumped hanging with a true legend of nascar and simply a great person.

@rowdybroomstick1216

2 жыл бұрын

Discovery Channel level content 💪👊🇺🇲

@s550mustang5

2 жыл бұрын

@@rowdybroomstick1216 I would agree I’ve followed Mark since his ASA days into nascar back into ASA and then back to nascar. These last 2 videos pretty Fin awesome

@jerrymuncey4136

2 жыл бұрын

fuck YA keep this series going and take us back in time on a man to man level

The way he feels about his dad is how I feel about both my Grandfathers. One taught me to hunt and fish and fend for myself. The other gave me a love of cars and racing. Too many people these days don't appreciate the lessons they are taught.

I could listen to Mark talk about an ant walking across a dirt pile..... My most favourite racecar driver, and the reason I fell in love with NASCAR as a child

Man that's what made America great. "Because I gave my word." No truer words represent our beginning. Much of that is lost today. Honor is the backbone of true greatness.

How about a tour of the Wood Bros shop in Va, The Wood Bros are the winningest team in NASCAR before the big money of today's mega sponsor big teams. Almost every big-name driver drove for the Wood Bros over the years. This video is great everybody loves Mark Martin and he made Jack Roush a winning team owner.

@Stapleton42

2 жыл бұрын

I really wanna do that!

Mark talking about his dad, good as gold , & him looking off & remembering. That got me , good as gold .

The stories from Mark is priceless, truthfulness. Not the over produced stories on a NASCAR broadcast. Ps: Mark thanking you, gave me chills. He’s humble as F, a true legend.

Mark Martin's father was very much the same as my dad. They were not perfect but they worked hard, got things done, and taught us how to respect others .

Marks Quote, "Who I am is who I was before I left here". Resonates with how I feel about the life my father directed me to as well! 👊

Hearing Mark talk about his dad was something that struck a chord with me. How he didn't try to shelter and protect Mark from everything, in particular. How his dad used his mistakes to teach Mark instead of being prideful and trying to cover up his mistakes to appear infallible. Work hard, be proud and take pride in what you have and take care of it, be ready and willing to sacrifice for your goals, be a man of your word, learn from not only YOUR mistakes...but also from the mistakes of OTHERS. I held Mark in high esteem before these 2 videos...but after seeing this...the mans stock just went up exponentially in my eyes. Thank you Mitchell for sharing this with us, and thank you, Mark, for taking the time to share stories and hard earned life lessons with us. I appreciate it!

@Stapleton42

2 жыл бұрын

The dude is a national treasure. I’m glad you see that man. Welcome to the team

Mark Martin is awesome. I’d love to listen to him like this too. His knowledge, humbleness, and skill. I was hoping he would finally get that championship when Hendrick talked him into driving full time. This is awesome.

Mark Martin is genuine good people. The world would be better off with more like him. The fact he could drive the wheels off a race car is just icing on the cake.

24:54 mark literally just helped us all travel back in time with him with this story!

Mark I bet could still wheel a race car now if he wanted to but he gave us 40 years of memories - He’s like BP was had tons of stories to tell to people 🏁🏁🏁

@Stapleton42

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely. I bet he could still win races 😂

@aaronjones5372

2 жыл бұрын

Put him in Larson car, most definitely would win..

@chevy16001

2 жыл бұрын

@@aaronjones5372lol I love how everyone is so butt hurt

The way Mark's father taught him life lessons was the most profound thing that meant something to me. My father is the same way and I still get to learn from him. I am nearly 50 years old and that man can always point out something I may not know. And I think that commen sense learning is one thing that is missing from alot of the youth today. He may have been afraid of his father's temper but the respect he has for his father is genuine.

I was around 16 or 17 when I met Mark at a signing many many years ago. First thing that struck me was that despite not being very tall, I could feel how damn strong the guy was just from his handshake. It wasn’t one of those grips where you can tell the person is trying to clamp down to impress you. Dude just genuinely had vice grips for hands. Second was how he took the time to spend a moment to actually talk to everyone, even if only for a few seconds. Just a genuine, approachable human being.

My father drove a truck and a race car for Julian back in the 70’s before Mark started driving. I still remember that shop from when my dad would go over there and take me with him.

Mark Martin is a awesome person 👍

I have always been a HUGE Mark Martin fan! He always raced and carried himself respectfully and treated everyone the same way, with respect. I really loved watching your time with Mark and listening to his life stories and lessons, what an amazing career and man. My first born son was born in 1999, we named him Mark, after Mark Martin. Thank you so much for making this video!

@Stapleton42

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Cory!

If Mark Martin has a museum, his 1st race shop needs to be a part of the museum.

Mark Martin is a living legend to me. He raced during the best years of Nascar. Nascar just isn’t the same as it was when Mark Martin ran. What an honor that must of been to hang out with him. Awesome thanks for sharing.

@Stapleton42

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you’re here man

Mark is one of the best race car drivers ever! He should be proud of his accomplishments and his impact on racing. Awesome guy!

Mark Martin was my idol for so many years. This is some of the best content I have seen on KZread. He is a legend in my eyes. Now I realize his dad is also a legend.

@rich077140

2 жыл бұрын

Me too. He was such a clean driver. You didn't see him upset often, if you did it was serious. Mark was a racer that was a role model for his followers.

44:55 #1 lesson learned.... the look in Mark's eyes says it all.... he misses and is proud of what his father gave to him all those years ago... excellent video .. hopefully more to come... like this..

Mark Martin was my favorite driver when I was a kid. Mark Martin might be my favorite human as an adult. I could listen to these stories all day.

It's hilarious watching Mark drive the speed limit LMAO!! Thanks for framing the cluster into the shot.

Every time Mark utters the beloved phrase, " I Remember," take a drink. By minute two im buzzing hard. Thanks for the memories Mark. True living legend. Keep em coming. "I Remember!!!"

The way he likes to tells these story’s and how he likes to share his memories you’d think this kinda thing is a common occurrence for him, but it’s not. Just a man of a dying breed & generation reminiscing on what he loves and has loved so much. Glad you took the time to do these videos man. Mark knows you have a love for the history of racing. It was a whole different world back then. What I would give to live in that day and time. Mad respect to you Staples. You and I are probably the same age and we share the same love, interest, and respect for the history and the men who loved it. Keep it up.

@Stapleton42

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man we will

O.M.G. This has to be one of the best videos I've ever seen. I felt Mark's emotion. Thank you.

Mark Martin is a legend always my favorite I haven't watched much racing since he quit

Wow, Mark Martin went into a Thousand Yard Stare of Retrospection, and you had the presence of mind to keep the camera on him and be quiet. That was a golden moment right there. Well done Mitchell.

I really loved the part about Larry Shaw! I know several people that race shaw chassis modifieds and I worked on one for several years.

I’ve never clicked a video so fast. Stoked you guys got to ride around with a legend like Mark!

@Stapleton42

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you’re here man

@ShawnCaldwell11

2 жыл бұрын

Mark is definitely a living legend

i have really enjoyed these last two videos, from 1989 to his retirement, i was a huge martin fan.... he helped form the person i am today, at a time in my life when i had piss and vinegar running threw my veins, mark showed me how no matter how crappy things are.... take it in stride, put a smile on your face, not let it get to you and push forward with everything you have, every interview i saw mark give, he always carried his self like professional.... he is what a true champion looks like!!!! i tried for 10 or more yrs to meet him just to say thank you, so im happy and jealous that you got to meet him!!! forever mr. august!

This was literally my hero growing up and racing. Next too dale and petty he the goat

These two Mark videos are the perfect accompaniment to Marks podcast series

Mr. Martin really made this special and I can't be more grateful. Glad to have documented history of one of NASCAR's greats.

Mark’s stories remind me about when I was a working in a Kawasaki shop just to get closer to bikes and snowmobiles and racing. The drive the passion the sacrifice and being humble. I’m 53 now

Stories like this should be used to inspire today’s youth.

@Stapleton42

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely 💪🏻 That’s our goal with these videos

I could sit and listen to Mark tell stories all day lol.

I volunteered because of my love for racing and just wanted to be a part of it. I got to see several tracks that I never would have otherwise.

This was so good!!! Thank you Mark for sharing and thank you Stapleton42 for such a great job capturing this for everyone to see.

@Stapleton42

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man 💪🏻

@NotOnDrugs

2 жыл бұрын

@@Stapleton42 damn son, you got everybody popping in. Not bad, eh. Clay - what's up, man? Fan of yours.

Even if it were just a Denali, I’d still get a kick out of mark martin taking me for a ride. You add in racing history, that’s a damn lifelong memory right there.

I still have his 1998 and early 2000's Mobile 1 Nascar model car's 🚗 I saved up weeks worth of lunch money to buy in 2nd & 3rd grade. Safe to say I never had money for lunch at school from elementary to high school but I have a badass model car collection. Cars and racing have been my passion since I was 4 or 5 years old. No food at home (because we were extremely poor) and saved lunch money for model cars. #6 Valvoline sitting on my dresser also have the Mobile 1 car. Mark and Dale are 2 of my favorites

It's so cool learning all the information Mark Martin has in his head. The fact that you were able to make the connection with him and him to share his stories directly with you is awesome a legend of the past talking to a legend of the future

I don't have to tell you how lucky you are man. I just really appreciate you and Mark sharing the experience w/us all. So cool to know the history from the Man himself.

Mark Martin is a wealth of race car and life knowledge. I can still remember watching a race when I was younger where he lost his rear bumper and dominated the competition because of it. Nobody could touch him during that race, he was flyin!!

Rob, as much as that trip down memory lane meant to you, i would bet it meant equally as much to Mark. You could tell he was excited to relive all those moments and talk about his dad. Admittedly i am not a nascar fan by any means, but this series is absolutely amazing. Love your content. I think you've got a friend in Mark Martin. You and Mark would be a great team in some upcoming cleetus races.

@Stapleton42

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man. He’d never race in one of those and I’m not popular enough to be invited

@brandonmaley1235

2 жыл бұрын

Lol. Got Mitchell and uncle rob mixed up in my head. The content is great. Keep doing what you do and this channel will blow up

Mark is an amazing person

Mark may have never won every race, but when the day was done, he was a consistent driver that raced like a gentleman. That is something to be proud of for sure.

@JJA1987

2 жыл бұрын

Once reason his nick name was Mr. Consistency

@zlinedavid

2 жыл бұрын

Whether you beat Mark or Mark beat you, you know it was a clean, fair outcome. He’d give you everything he and his car had, but he wouldn’t cross that line. Have to respect someone that will fight fair and be the first to congratulate the winner and say “Nice job…you beat me. And I’ll see you next week.”

Damn Mitchell, this has to be one of, if not THE BEST episode I have ever seen, on KZread. Kind of late to jump on the bandwagon, but I'm a Mark Martin fan.I could tell how deeply it touched his heart when you guys got back to the museum and were just talking in his Denali talking about not forgetting who he was back in the day, before NASCAR.

I'm 3 years younger than Mark, but I can relate to wanting to reconnect to that part of your youth when you were filled with the values that last you a lifetime. Thanks so much for recording this and sharing his wisdom and eloquence.

I fet honored to have had Mark like a picture of my dually on the gram about 3 years ago. Look at this stuff! Soo cool.

you know you've made it on youtube as a car channel when you're driving around with mark martin and he follows you.

Again you have managed to bring an awesome video with one of the absolute most awesome man in nascar, it was like a therapy lesson for Mark. A scrawny kid from Pennsylvania scores one of the greatest interviews of all time. Congratulations Mitchell it was fascinating.

@Stapleton42

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Wanna arm wrestle?

@jonathansparks3386

Жыл бұрын

@@Stapleton42 ROFLMAO 😂

As a huge Mark Fan, just turning 30 years old. I can put myself in your shoes during this video. Mark was always a hero to me. Listed as such on my MySpace account as a kid. I raced his numbers for years on my own race cars. 02 - 5 - 6 - 16 - and others. Love that old man like a grandfather. This was a huge video for me personally, and mentally as Mark is so full of humble wisdom.

How freaking cool is Mark Martin. So much depth and feeling In the places and memories. Got in my feels.

Thank you for sharing this! My uncle was the biggest Mark Martin fan! I remember him telling me multiple times. “Kid if you chose Mark as a role model you could definitely do a lot worse!” Of course he meant that Mark was a helluva role model both on and off the track! He would have loved to have seen this!

I'm with mark on how he feels about his dad some men are just so badass you want to be the better version of them

Why can't I ever just end up on a historical road trip with a nascar legend?! This is great! Thank you Mark!

So jealous. He is my favorite driver. Always determined and serious.

As of now this is the absolute best video you have put on my screen since I started watching long ago. Please keep em going. All those guys from the 80s and 90s need captured.

Mark Martin is full of class, he is so humble. He is one of the greatest Nascar drivers ever. Always respectful and pleasant. Took the time to thrill his fans with a smile and a handshake. Great videos (2) on many levels. Deep, light, and reminiscent. Enjoy your time in Batesville, Mark. NASCAR Cup Series career 882 races run over 31 years Wins Top tens Poles 40 453 56 NASCAR Xfinity Series career 236 races run over 23 years Wins Top tens Poles 49 152 30 1994, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2005 IROC Champion 1978, 1979, 1980, 1986 ASA National Tour Champion Nobody does it better

Mark Martin will always be my favorite race car driver. An Absolute Legend.

Dude just starts hanging out with Darrell Waltrip and Mark Martin like it's nothing.

Growing up my dad raced at Summerville Speedway in S.C. around 76-77 I was 6-7 years old. I raced in the 93-96. Every Saturday night after the races was over we went to Shoney's. The track owner's dad had the Shoney's Big Boy after they like retired him. When Mark said they went to Shoney's after the races...I said man that brought back so many memories. Mark is an awesome person. Keep up the great videos. I wish he still hasn't his Dillion ASA car I always thought that was a bad ass car.

Huge fan of Mark , even on his bad days at the track with a microphone in his face never complained about other drivers always had a smile on his face !

This is honestly one of the coolest things I've ever seen on KZread. Y'all are so lucky to get to spend this time with Mark and get these stories first hand. Thank you and thanks Mark for being a true living legend!

@Stapleton42

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you’re here man

So cool to watch Mark go through all those old memories.

This is great. Love hearing about the great drivers from the past. Now go see what Harry Gant is up to.

Mark Martin is the best that never won a Winston Cup Championship. I bought my 1st 1/24 scale diecast car a #6 Valvoline & still got in is a clear display case in my living room. He is 1 of my racing hero's I LOVE the MAN!!!

Can't believe how lucky you are to be able to do this stuff man! Ridding shotgun with Mark f'in Martin listening to him tell stories from back in the day serious envy for you right now man.

I've had the honor to meet Mark Martin. And got Mark's autograph a great guy. NASCAR Hall of famer 🏆🏁🇺🇸

Mark is a wise man, very knowledgeable. Got to meet him in MI many times. Always wanting to chat with everyone!

Im an Aussie and ive been getting into the history of NASCAR the last couple months as I’m drawn to the earthy grassroots aura it has/had. This was just fantastic to listen to, can’t even imagine how I’m awe you must’ve been. Mark seems like such a down to earth humble regular guy. These people are treasures and we need to learn from them

Thanks for capturing some of Marks thoughts. It was a great treat to listen to him. Mark and Ricky Ruud were my two favorite Nascar drivers !

I’ve already told you guys I listened to all of the Mark Martin podcasts. And now I’ve been blessed to see these two videos. Can’t even put into words how much I appreciate seeing them. Pure gold. The humility that Mark Martin puts forth is incredible. Thanks for doing these!! All the best to everyone involved 🙏👍

One of the truelly great NASCAR wheelmen. When in identical equipment he beat the best. I miss the Iroc races. Bring them back!

There's a badass video series he did with Mark Martin, I've never seen him open up to anybody like he has to you. I think him telling his story has opened his mind up as to how good he really was. Love it bro keep on doing it

Listening to Mark talk about his Dad's temper now explains how/why he was cool and calm as a driver, I followed his career for a very long time and I nerver saw him get into a fight or get into another drivers face yelling at them ...if he was pissed he'd just walk away, a very control person, it even showed in his driving abilities a very smooth driver especially in cornering .... not beating the race car to death! I think that was the only part of his father that he didn't want to be like! Mark is a great person! thank you for doing this history enjoyed so much!

I love these stories about the older drivers my grandfather was a huge Mark Martin fan ty for all you are doing

The story of doing 45's at 90 is wild, great! Love this so much!!

Great job! You can see the excitement in Mark's face when he talks about something he hadn't thought about for quite a while.

Yea Marks podcast is so detailed, idk how he remembers all that.

Tons of Fast dirt guys in Batesville. If you ever get to go, try to make it to the topless 100.. great interview..

Man that's awesome you brought out the real mark Martin so touching man you guys are awesome

A podcast of Mark's dad story's is much needed. We need more real men in this world!

Dude , im over 60 , disabled vet , Mark had been me fav since early 80's , You are one fortunate dude !