Mark Martin startled after almost stepping on 3-foot copperhead snake
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Jun. 11, 2016 9:56 a.m. ET
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NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2017 member Mark Martin is one tough hombre, a well-known fitness fanatic and a racer who always drover with a lot of determination and grit.
Martin's courage has never, ever come into question.
But even the strongest man has to know his limitations.
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And many tough guys, including Martin, draw the line at snakes. Especially poisonous ones.
And for the record, seeing a big copperhead at your house and then yelling is not a man-card violation. It's just common sense.
@markmartin who doesn't scream in that scenario?! ?
— Pippa Mann (@PippaMann) June 11, 2016
I'm not familiar with the sound that came out ? I'm still recovering https://t.co/d8gSeQDJP4
— Mark Martin (@markmartin) June 11, 2016
? have no bearing on surrendering a man card. It's totally acceptable and expected. ? https://t.co/KWVO9PwghA
— DeLana Harvick (@DeLanaHarvick) June 11, 2016
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