As I sit at home ( Ole Bessie and me was not up to the task of going to Texas)  watching Speed News before the race, there was a clip on Martin running into Raines as he tried to get to the pits diuring practice. This video was almost an instant replay of the incident with the 18 car a couple weeks back. Dejavu?? Luckily, Martin didn't have the horendous impact he had with the 18 car crash incident.

Thinking back, Martin has had at least 4 incidents or crashes  in the last 8 to 10 races ( two in the last 3 weeks that was the result of him running into some one trying to pit).  Is it just bad luck or is he developing tunnel vision or slower reaction time and does not see what is unfolding around him? Perhaps his spotters are not advising him of the changing conditions in front of him? I would think he should be some what skittish about going around any slow car near the pit road entrance after the 18 car incident but not the hard charging Martin.

My point is, I think Martin is starting to slow down in his reflexes, reaction time, and driving ability. Mark, being one of my favorite drivers is getting older and I do know about slowing down physically as you age in respect to driving a race car.

My other point is, Am I the only one that notices this?