Mark Martin drops one-word reaction to Truck Series veteran slamming NASCAR’s ‘pathetic’ decision

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Mark Martin reacted to Matt Crafton slamming NASCAR’s ‘pathetic’ decision - Source: Imagn

Former NASCAR Cup Series driver Mark Martin recently dropped a one-word reaction to former full-time Truck Series driver Matt Crafton's verdict on the governing body's decision. Crafton slammed the sanctioning body on how the series regulations have evolved.

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The three-time Craftsman Truck Series champion highlighted that the trucks produce around 600 to 700 horsepower using a V8 engine, but have a massive amount of downforce. He further claimed that the aerodynamics helps the drivers accelerate wide open without much effort and leaves very little room for their skills.

Reflecting on that, Matt Crafton told Frontstretch media:

“I always said anywhere I use two feet... A lot of these racetracks we go to (are) a mile-and-a-half (tracks) - in all seriousness, you can put a monkey in them, they can drive them. It’s pathetic what NASCAR has done to the Truck Series. They got too much downforce, not enough motor. You try to talk to them about it and I’ll probably get in trouble for it, but they just have their opinions on stuff.” (1:49 onwards)
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Following that, Mark Martin reacted to Crafton's claims and wrote:

"Ouch"
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Mark Martin also competed in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series as a part-time driver. He debuted in the series in 1996 with Rouch Racing driving the #99 Ford, and clinched his maiden victory in the series in his second start. He amassed seven wins, followed by 16 top fives and 20 top tens in 25 starts.


Mark Martin expressed his emotions on the release of the 2025 charter agreement

In October 2025, NASCAR veteran Mark Martin reacted to the release of the 2025 charter agreement on his X account. The details of the new arrangement were made public after Judge Kenneth D. Bell's ruling, and stock car analyst Bob Pockrass shared the details with fans via an X post.

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The 2025 agreement guarantees all 36 chartered cars across the 13 teams an entry to all the Cup Series races. The governing body also updated the prize distribution format in the new agreement. The new distribution system will depend on the teams' performance over the past two seasons.

Also, NASCAR changed the three-year rolling average to a two-year rolling average this year. According to the new charter agreement, the governing body will announce the prize pool for the teams for the next year within 30 days after the season ends. Reflecting on the same, Mark Martin wrote:

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"I’m sure glad I raced when I did. What an era it was."

The new charter agreement was made public following the lawsuit filed against NASCAR by 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports. The situation arose when the Cup Series teams refused to sign the charter agreement last October. Following that, the teams filed a lawsuit against the governing body and CEO Jim France for creating a monopoly in the sport.

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Edited by Karan Yadav
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