So, Mark Martin's gonna miss the next couple of races...

[Craig]

But can he make the chase? How many races is he going to be sitting out now, do we know his revised schedule? IF he were to make the chase, how well would he do...?

[rustyfan]

Considering he's scheduled to run just 21 races this year (and I don't see this changing) there is no way he'll make the Chase, unfortunately.

[kingfloopy]

With the competition and his plan to miss 14 or 15 races he definitely will not make the chase with the competition the way it is. I think he should just stick to his guns and run the limited schedule like he wanted. I'd love to see him win a title, but I don't think he cares at this point and has proved everything he's wanted to. I also think with his long-time relationship with Jack Roush he would want to win a title with a Chevy whether he has a long term commitment there or not.

It'll be interesting to see who shows up with the #01 next weekend.

J.D.

[Dudley]

It'll be Smith.

[Craig]

Ah, I didn't realise he was missing soooo many races. That's a shame, but big respect to the guy for sticking to his guns. It must have been a tough decision to walk away whilst sitting pretty at the top of the standings!