Rusty Wallace and Mark Martin Going Strong Toward the Final Crown Before Retirement

The two legends are in a top ten position so far this season. Could either one make the ultimate last statement?

(PRWEB) July 8, 2005 -- NASCAR veterans Rusty Wallace and Mark Martin are approaching the final days of their behind-the-wheel stock car racing careers. They had both previously announced that 2005 would be their concluding year as competitive drivers seeking the ultimate crown of NASCAR champion.

Do they intend to bow out gracefully without a fight against the young guns of the sport? It sure doesnt seem so. Why? Because Wallace and Martin currently have top ten ranking in the 2005 Official Driver Standings after race 17 of 36. Their histories may also be motivating factors for either to give a stunning finish.

Mark Martin has been runner-up for the NASCAR championship for 1990, 1994, 1998, and 2002. He has compiled 34 Nextel Cup victories during his racing days. Mark has also been in the top 10 for 12 straight seasons. It would seem that the elusive NASCAR championship title should be his solely for the sake of justice. Could his reputation as a driver with an honest and untainted past reward him with a glorious finish?

How about Rusty Wallace? He is no stranger to victory after 55 Nextel Cup triumphs under his belt as well as a 1989 NASCAR championship. Rusty has stated that he fully intends to go out on top of my game" before the closure of his great career. His finale as the leader would be something to solidify his racing history in a classic competitive style.

Wouldnt it just be a pure dose of decency to have one of these legends be the one to take it all in ‘05? Keep a close eye because age may come before beauty after the points are added up in the end.

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