If you're a stock car driver and they call you "an old man," take it as a compliment if they liken your driving style to Mark Martin. And make no mistake Mark Martin is not "a crazy old man."
Watching Martin wheel his number 5 Chevrolet around Chicago Speedway Saturday night was a pleasure. He had the class of the cars and led so many laps it looked as if he'd walk away with an easy victory. But late race cautions can shake up the order, and it did to Martin when he came out having to line up in the second row with but a few laps to go.
Here's where the "old man" smarts come into play.
It was Martin who let the leaders beat and bang and race like youngsters. And when they slipped up the track, Martin guided his car down to the inside line and passed 'em all.
That's four wins this season and Martin is now in the chase at number 11 in the standings.
Is there a chance he could falter and not make the chase? Perhaps. But my money is on Martin. He'll let the others on the bubble fret their way through the remaining races up to the chase, let them take their chances on the track, while "Old Man Martin" will let the wisdom of age guide him to the promised land.

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