Mark Martin reacts to Josh Williams returning to DGM Racing on a multiyear deal

Josh Williams’ return to DGM Racing on a multi-year deal has quickly become one of the most talked-about storylines in the NASCAR, and among those celebrating the move is legend Mark Martin.

Williams, who has spent the majority of his O’Reilly Auto Parts Series career with DGM Racing, is coming back to drive their #92 Chevrolet full-time in the 2026 season. Steve Addington will serve as a crew chief for him.

After DGM Racing announced Williams’ homecoming to the organization in 2026, NASCAR Hall of Famer Martin shared a simple but heartfelt message on his X account:

“This makes me happy for @Josh6williams 🙌🏼”

Mark Martin

@markmartin

This makes me happy for @Josh6williams 🙌🏼

For fans who have followed Williams’ career, Mark Martin’s comment carries weight, as the 32-year-old driver from Port Charlotte, Florida’s career has been filled with ups and downs with part-time and full-time rides.

Known as one of the sport’s most respected voices and biggest supporters of grassroots racers, five-time IROC champion Martin has long admired drivers who fight their way up the ladder through grit rather than big-budget backing, and Williams is one of them.

Williams’ return to DGM marks a reunion between driver and team, as the 32-year-old driver has raced four full-time seasons from 2017 to 2023 there. In 2025, he made three starts behind the wheel of the #91 car and finished outside the top 20.

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“After I retired, I didn't really have any passion”: Mark Martin

40-time NASCAR Cup Series winner Mark Martin has always been known for his relentless drive, razor-sharp focus, and unmatched commitment to excellence. But in Kenny Wallace’s recent YouTube video, Martin offered a rare and deeply personal look into life after retirement, revealing that stepping away from the racetrack left him without the fire that once fueled his legendary career.

Here's what Martin said:

“After I retired, I didn't really have any passion, and it took me a while to find some passion like I had about race cars. I bring some things to the table, and then together we build something that is just magnificent. After two years, I start thinking about building a new one. And there’s a waiting; there’s a line for my old coaches."

The 66-year-old Martin had a legendary NASCAR career, highlighted by his five IROC championships, five runner-up finishes in the Cup Series championship standings, 40 Cup Series wins, and 49 O'Reilly Auto Parts Series. He ended his career as one of NASCAR’s greatest drivers and was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2017.