Mark Martin and his teammate/team co-owner Michael Waltrip’s NASCAR Sprint Cup entry will be the number 55 car for the 2012 and 2013 NASCAR seasons.
Additionally, the 52 year old Mark Martin will be behind the wheel of #55 for the 2012 Daytona 500 in February.
In case you are wondering what is the significance of number 55, it is to honor the 1955 founding of Aaron’s, Inc., which is the Michael Waltrip Racing team’s sponsor.
Martin is scheduled to drive the Daytona 500 while Waltrip takes the wheel for the remaining restrictor-plate races, plus the race at his home track, Kentucky Speedway.
When interviewed, Martin had the following to say:
“I love it, a new team, a new car and a new number. The car number means a lot to the driver. We talked about a lot of different number options, but the number 55 means a lot to Aaron’s and to Michael, so I am proud to drive it.”
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