It’s official: Felix Sabates, calling it “the worst-kept secret in racing,” announced Saturday the signing of driver Sterling Marlin to be part of Team Sabco in 1998. Marlin, a second-generation NASCAR star and a two-time Daytona 500 winner, joins Joe Nemechek and Wally Dallenbach Jr. as part of the three-car operation. He replaces Robby Gordon, who apparently will return to Indy-car racing in 1998.(the AP)(10-4-97)
