| About Jonathan Martin Racing |
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73 Event Wins
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1999 BFS Karting Track Champion
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2000 BFS Sportsman of the Year
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2001 BFS Karting Track Champion
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2002 BFS Sportsman of the Year
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2003 First Stock Car Win at Age 14
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2004 Finished 3rd in Points Standings
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2005 BFS Street Stock Champion
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2005 BFS Sportsman of the Year
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2007 USA Modified Sportsman of the Year
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2008 USA Modified Sportsman of the Year
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Jonathan Martin began his racing career in 1997 at the age of eight and has been picking up speed ever since. At age 16, he became the 2005 Baer Field Speedway Street Stock Champion. Jonathan is mature far beyond his years and it shows in his driving and the respect he has earned from his fellow competitors.
It did not take Jonathan very long to demonstrate his prowess behind the wheel. Jonathan will race anything he can get his hands on. He knows that every time he gets behind the wheel, he will learn a little more and that's what has made him a three time champion. His charming demeanor and quick wit make Jonathan one of the most approachable and unique personalities at the track. Jonathan is always good for a laugh, yet he is focused and driven to succeed. Combining his on-track talent with his winning attitude makes Jonathan a fan favorite.
At the age of 10 Jonathan earned his first track championship in the BFS Karts. He made his first appearance in stock cars at the age of 14. Being a quick learner, he became one of the youngest stock car drivers to ever win a feature at Baer Field Speedway. Jonathan has earned three championship titles and scored 73 event victories over his racing career, as well as being selected Sportsman of the Year on four other occasions.
Jonathan's plans for the future include contending for the 2009 O'Reilly USA Modified championship. He would like to get involved with a driver development team through the USAR ProCup or the ARCA series that would eventually lead to fulfilling his dream of racing in NASCAR. Jonathan gives 100% in pursuit of his dream and it is obvious that he will continue winning for a long time to come.
Jonathan is a winner on and off the track. He is currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering at Indiana/Purdue University in Fort Wayne. When he is not working on the race car, he goes to the kart races to help the young up coming drivers and serves as the flagman for the BFS Karting series.
Jonathan's father, David Martin, is the founding chaplain and director of On Track Ministries, a motorsports outreach ministry. A large part of their time is spent at various tracks or with traveling series ministering to the racing community. Jonathan plays an important role within On Track Ministries. As David is invited to speak at a number of churches or race events throughout the year, Jonathan often travels along to share his testimony or speak to the young people at these events.
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| 2007 Modifieds |
Top 15's |
Top 10's |
Top 5's |
Top 3's |
Wins |
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20 Heat Races |
20 |
20 |
14 |
5 |
3 |
| 14 Feature Races |
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3 |
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| 11th in USA Standings |
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| USA Sportsman of the Year |
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2006
| 2006 BFS/USA Modified- Age 17 |
Top 10's |
Top 5's |
Top 3's |
| 13 Heat Races |
12 |
6 |
5 |
| 13 Feature Races |
5 |
2 |
2 |
| BFS - 9th in Points in only 7 races |
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| USA - Presently 36th in only 6 races |
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2005
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2005 Street Stocks - Age 16 |
Top 10's |
Top 5's |
Top 3's |
Wins |
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15 Heat Races |
15 |
14 |
13 |
6 |
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17 Feature Races |
17 |
12 |
8 |
4 |
| 2005 BFS Street Stock Champion |
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| 2005 Sportsman of the Year |
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2004
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2004 Factory Stocks - Age 15 |
Top 10's |
Top 5's |
Top 3's |
Wins |
| 16 Heat Races |
16 |
11 |
4 |
2 |
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17 Faeture Races |
14 |
8 |
4 |
1 |
| Finished 3rd in Points |
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 | 2003
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2003 Factory Stocks - Age 14 |
Top 10's |
Top 5's |
Top 3's |
Wins |
| 10 Heat Races |
10 |
8 |
3 |
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| 10 Feature Races |
10 |
7 |
4 |
1 |
| Finished 7th in points appearing in only 10 races |
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2002
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2002 Econo Senior - Age 13 |
Top 10's |
Top 5's |
Top 3's |
Wins |
| 36 Heat Races |
36 |
25 |
22 |
9 |
| 18 Feature Races |
18 |
13 |
7 |
1 |
| Finished 3rd In Points |
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| 2002 Sportsman of the Year |
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| 2001 Econo Junior Sportsman - Age 12 |
Top 10's |
Top 5's |
Top 3's |
Wins |
| 40 Heat Races |
40 |
37 |
29 |
17 |
| 20 Feature Races |
20 |
19 |
19 |
11 |
| 2001 Econo Junior Sportsman Champion |
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2000
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2000 Econo Junior - Age 11 |
Top 10's |
Top 5's |
Top 3's |
Wins |
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32 Heat Races |
32 |
25 |
18 |
7 |
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16 Feature Races |
16 |
14 |
8 |
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| 2000 Sportsman of the Year |
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| Fourth Place in Points |
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 | 1999
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1999 Econo Rookie Junior - Age 10 |
Top 10's |
Top 5's |
Top 3's |
Wins |
| 40 Heat Races |
40 |
37 |
31 |
6 |
| 20 Feature Races |
20 |
18 |
18 |
4 |
| 1999 Econo Rookie Junior Champion |
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1998
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1998 Econo Rookie Junior - Age 9 |
Top 10's |
Top 5's |
Top 3's |
Wins |
| 24 Heat Races |
24 |
21 |
15 |
1 |
| 12 Feature Races |
12 |
12 |
5 |
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| Second Place in Points |
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1997 Econo Rookie Junior - Age 8 |
Top 10's |
Top 5's |
| 8 Heat Races |
8 |
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| 4 Feature Races |
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