Joe Martinez

Driver Name
Joe Martinez

Nickname
Smokin Joe

How did you get your nickname?
Racing Go Karts. I won 11 out of 16 races that year and the drivers said I was Smoking everybody so they started calling me Smokin Joe.

Occupation
Fleet Manager

Age
28

Birthday
04/21/1981

Primary Division
Figure 8

Other Divisions
Sportsman

Car Number(s)
24

First Year Racing at CNS
2002

Started racing at CNS in what division?
Figure 8

Racing Biography
2004 Figure 8 Rookie of the year. Sportsman of the year 2004,2005,2007. 2006 Challenge Cup XXXII Champion. 2004 - 3rd in points,2 Trophy Dash wins 2005 - 5th in points,1 Quick time 2006 - 4th in points,1 A-main win 2007 - 2nd in points,1 A-main win,6 Quick times 2008 - 10th in points,1 A-main win

Favorite Sprint Cup Driver?
Jeff Gordon, I have always liked the number 24.

Personal Hero?
I have many, but one would be Chip Foose. He has great talent and has done so much for so many people.

Superstitious?
I never wash my fire Suit during race season.

Crew Members
My lovely Wife.

Sponsors
Dettmer Race Engines and Automotive
Color On Wheels Paint and Body Shop
Masterpiece Hot Rods
American Mechanical Services of Denver