Prayers for Kip Martin

[Bobby Fazio]

My dad and I decided to take a trip out to Phoenix for the national event last year. After speaking to kip on the phone many times since we started racing and asking his advice we decided to meet him in person and spend a few days with him and help him out in Phoenix. We had a great time and he went three rounds, he even put me on the spot and made me pull his car up in the staging lanes while he was talking to someone. For an older guy, he was definitely hip to technology. Had his laptop out, had me teaching him ladder software, all while he was using his iPhone to check qualifying order! After he lost third round we went out to eat, he, myself, dad and John Calvert. Kip was sure appreciative that we came out and we hugged each other before parting ways. It would be the only time I ever got to meet or see him but it was a trip I will never forget. RIP Kip you will be missed.

[Alex Denysenko]

does anyone else remember kip's FE powered A/Dragster?

[Paul Wong]

Sad indeed. Recently we had good conversations of making a car run with a little motor, a stick and no carburetor to speak of.

That big super stock 352 ford sure was cool that he raced when I got my start.

[Mark Yacavone]

Kip was always there to support The Southwest Nostalgia Drags
It was always fun to tell the uninitiated that he had a 289 and not a 427 under the hood of that Mustang.

See ya later on, buddy

[Bernie Cunningham]

AAHHH ! Damn it, Kip, we were good friends as soon as I bought my first stocker motor from you decades ago. Always good conversations at the track.
Teach 'em how to 'wheelie' with a stick shift up there. See ya mate !

[SStockDart]

You don't have to worry about a forklift running over your foot any more....Kip., I was really hoping that we would get one more photo shoot of us leaving together.....guess that will have to wait until later.... I'll see you when I get there....I know where you are..........my friend

[joe176]

Very sorry ....my condolences to his family

[Bruce Fulper]

When guys come in to my Pontiac engine shop and ask why there's this Mustang picture on my fridge I tell them, "Kip Martin" that's why." ~Respect.~ Damn little of it left nowadays.

I was so looking forward to seeing him again when I get back racing, knowing I could count on his genuine encouragement.

Thanks AutoImagery.com

[Mike Voth]

Can't even begin to express how deeply saddened I am to learn of Kip's passing. I never had the opportunity to meet him, but between stories from my dad and others, it almost felt like I knew him. Wish I had. There are many names in the sportsman ranks that, to me, are pioneers of the sport. Names I grew up with. He is...was one of them. For all that you knew about Fords, I'll bet the good Lord will help you find another tenth in the Mustang in the sky. Rest in piece.

All of us at Voth Racing

[Rick Leininger Jr.]

Originally Posted by Alex Denysenko

does anyone else remember kip's FE powered A/Dragster?

Don't remember that one.

He had an A/ED with a 407 SBF in the early 90's.

Sad to hear of his passing, he was a big influence, glad I got to see him in Fontana a few years back.