Mark Martin came in 4th this weekend in Phoenix, but it’s likely not enough for him to get him back into real competition against Jimmie Johnson for the Sprint Cup. Martin was leading the way for much of the summer but Johnson flew right back into consideration once again during September and October. It’s disappointing for Martin, but he says that he has lost to the best, like Earnhardt, Gordon and others, so this isn’t anything big and new. He’s not being booed anymore during races, and in fact gets a good reception. He’s racing against much younger folks now, but he’s surprisingly successful at the moment. He will probably come in 2nd in the Sprint Cup, which isn’t bad, but he would have of course hoped to get the championship finally. Especially since he probably only has a couple more chances at it. But Johnson wont let up and will most likely win it all.