By: Jeff Majeske – Managing Editor
No 89 — John Martin — 1973 Unsponsored McLaren/Offy
John Martin was one of the few drivers capable of working on his car – fairly rare in 1973 and unheard of today.
A fixture in the Indy lineup from 1972-76, the hard-working Martin made the most of his equipment. Like many others, Martin was involved in the first-lap Salt Walther accident, but was able to make repairs and wound up eighth, his best result at Indianapolis.
The next year, Martin actually landed a sponsor, resulting in the tongue-twisting Sea Snack Shrimp Cocktail Special.
