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The December issue of NASCAR Illustrated has named their Person Of TheYear and that honor goes to Kyle Petty, However, Mark and Dale Jarrett received honorable mentions. Below are listed some comments readerssubmitted in support of Mark.
| "Mark broke bones and underwent surgery, yet he never missed a race and continued with the same passion as ever. ....He never takes credit for success or blames others when unsuccessful." Tanya Russell, LaCross, Wis. |
| "No matter what the circumstances, he will not give up." Candace Semmel, Graham, N.C. |
| ".... he's responsible for changing my life. Though not widely publicized, Mark gave up alcohol several years ago and decided to go through life sober. Living sober is difficult, but knowing that he can and has done it helps keep me clean." Cathy Brown, Azusa, Calif. |
| "Mark Martin is the spirit of NASCAR." Mary Archer, Aston, PA. |
| "He has dedicated his time and money to the Big Brothers, Big Sisters program ... He is an idol for my son in a world of sports figures gone bad." Jennifer Tursich, Fort Riley, Kan. |
| ".... he has the respect of his peers." Jeff Yawn, Hendersonville, Tenn. |
| "He's the man.". Curtis Reed, New Castle, Del. |
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