Dave Marcis News

Marcis Part time in 2001 UPDATE 2:

Marcis Part time in 2001 UPDATE 2:

September 6, 2000
this weeks Winston Cup Scene mentions that Dave Marcis says this could be his last season he runs the Cup circuit full time and that he may go to a limited schedule in 2001(7-27-2000) UPDATE: Dave Marcis, driver of the #71 Realtree Chevy, said Thursday he plans to

Marcis Part time in 2001 UPDATE:

Marcis Part time in 2001 UPDATE:

August 25, 2000
this weeks Winston Cup Scene mentions that Dave Marcis says this could be his last season he runs the Cup circuit full time and that he may go to a limited schedule in 2001(7-27-2000) UPDATE: Dave Marcis, driver of the #71 Realtree Chevy, said Thursday he plans to

JD McDuffie Honored:

JD McDuffie Honored:

August 4, 2000
With the resignation of Dan Ford Jr. as a driver of his ARCA car, owner John Bailey faced the agonizing possibility of parking the car that he had built as a tribute to a late friend. But Bailey announced Thursday that the #70 Bailey Excavating/R.W. Mercer Co. machine

Another Earnhardt in Cup? UPDATE 3 it’s OFFICIAL and correction:

Another Earnhardt in Cup? UPDATE 3 it’s OFFICIAL and correction:

July 28, 2000
Kerry Earnhardt, Dale Sr.'s son, is set to make his Winston Cup debut next month at Michigan(PitNow) AND ARCA driver Kerry Earnhardt is contemplating a qualifying attempt in the Winston Cup race at Michigan Speedway on Aug. 20. Earnhardt, the older brother of Dale

Marcis Part time in 2001:

Marcis Part time in 2001:

July 27, 2000
this weeks Winston Cup Scene mentions that Dave Marcis says this could be his last season he runs the Cup circuit full time and that he may go to a limited schedule in 2001(7-27-2000)

Marcis 2nd Round:

Marcis 2nd Round:

June 11, 2000
#71-Dave Marcis was going to make a 2nd round attempt to qualify for the Kmart 400 at Michigan but #9-Stacy Compton's engine blew as he cross the finish line on his attempt, oiling the track with one car yet to run. That one car belonged to Marcis. Initial word was

DW another ride?? UPDATE 2 (it’s long):

DW another ride?? UPDATE 2 (it’s long):

May 26, 2000
not sure what this is about but saw this in a story on NOL about Darrell Waltrip missing the race and Robby Gordon making it: Waltrip is still holding out hope that a ride will open up for him in his last Coca-Cola 600. "We're working on some things," he said. "Maybe

Bessey/Bodine Trouble? UPDATE 3 Bodine at the Coke 600:

Bessey/Bodine Trouble? UPDATE 3 Bodine at the Coke 600:

May 22, 2000
This weeks NASCAR Winston Cup Scene has a story that states that #60 Power Team owner Joe Bessey plans to run a few Cup races later this season and that after the Winston this weekend he and driver of the #60 Chevy will sit down and discuss their future and who will

Marcis bags a Turkey:

Marcis bags a Turkey:

May 7, 2000
Dave Marcis didn't bag a qualifying spot in Saturday night's Pontiac Excitement 400 but he got the next best thing: a near-record 21-pound, 2-ounce turkey, among the largest ever bagged in the state(of Virgina). Marcis, who went turkey hunting at 4:30 a.m. Friday near

Slow Down at ‘Dega UPDATE 2:

Slow Down at ‘Dega UPDATE 2:

April 17, 2000
Richard Childress and Jack Roush have prepared cars for a special test here Monday in an effort to slow Winston Cup cars down enough so they won't need a carburetor restrictor plate. Nelson said teams came to him with some ideas, and he decided to try them out on the

Qualifying Changes?

Qualifying Changes?

March 15, 2000
According to garage-area gossip, NASCAR is considering widespread changes in the qualifying system and allocation of provisional starting spots. One change that would make time trials more interesting for fans would be an end to the process in which drivers are allowed

Did Ya Know?

Did Ya Know?

March 4, 2000
that Dave Marcis has a little known distinction amongst the present CUP drivers? He is the only current driver remaining to have run a NASCAR Winston Cup (Grand National) dirt track race. See full story at Stooge's NASCAR Site(3-4-2000)

Marcis and the Bodines:

Marcis and the Bodines:

February 18, 2000
Dave Marcis finished 17th in the second qualifier Thursday. Two spots higher, and he would have qualified for his 33rd consecutive Daytona 500. As it was, he was heading home. Marcis wasn't the only significant name to miss the field. Former Daytona 500 winner(1986

Marcis Robbed:

Marcis Robbed:

February 5, 2000
On January 26th, a break-in occurred in Dave Marcis Racing shop. Someone broke into his personal motor home, the race team trailer and the show car trailer. Taken was many clothing articles and some tools. Police have recovered some of the effects and made one arrest

Marcis/Realtree Renew:

Marcis/Realtree Renew:

January 21, 2000
Realtree signed up to sponsor Dave Marcis and his #71 Chevy for the 2000 Cup season. Marcis plans to attempt all 34 Cup races(NOL)(1-21-2000)