Sterling Marlin News

LAS VEGAS - FEBRUARY 27: Sterling Marlin driver of the #09 Dodge sits in his car during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Shelby 427 at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway on February 27, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by John Harrelson/Getty Images for Nascar) | Getty Images

Portion of Tennessee highway dedicated in honor of Sterling Marlin

Portion of Tennessee highway dedicated in honor of Sterling Marlin

July 18, 2026
A portion of U.S. Highway 31 in Maury County, Tennessee, has been dedicated as the Sterling Marlin Highway in honor of the
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Kulwicki, Marlin and Barney Hall to be inducted in Daytona HOF

Kulwicki, Marlin and Barney Hall to be inducted in Daytona HOF

December 13, 2012
The Daytona Beach West Rotary Club Stock Car Racing Hall of Fame will induct three NASCAR standouts at 6:30pm/et on Feb.
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Top-20 Total Laps Run:

Top-20 Total Laps Run:

December 28, 2010
1 Richard Petty, 307,836 2 Ricky Rudd, 259,746 3 Terry Labonte, 250,858 4 Darrell Waltrip, 237,773 5 Bill Elliott, 237,304
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Morgan-McClure coming back in 2011?

Morgan-McClure coming back in 2011?

November 7, 2010
Morgan-McClure Motorsports is looking to make a return to NASCAR in 2011. The Abingdon, VA-based race team competed on a
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Fairgrounds Speedway’s final race Oct 2nd:

Fairgrounds Speedway’s final race Oct 2nd:

September 30, 2010
The end of a historic era as the Fairgrounds Speedway Nashville will see the final flag waved on October 2nd, 2010. The
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Marlin done racing:

Marlin done racing:

March 18, 2010
Sterling Marlin, retired after 30 years as a driver in NASCARs Cup Series, is involved in the sport in a new role: team
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Some all-time and 2010 stats:

Some all-time and 2010 stats:

March 6, 2010
#48-Jimmie Johnson's win at Las Vegas was the 49th of his career, he now stands 12th best all-time, one behind Ned Jarrett
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Some Manufacturer Las Vegas Notes:

Some Manufacturer Las Vegas Notes:

February 28, 2010
Chevy A Chevy driver has won four (4) of the 12 previous NSCS races at Las Vegas Motor Speedway (LVMS). Chevy has won one
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Sad News: Jake Elder:

Sad News: Jake Elder:

February 25, 2010
His name was J.C. Elder, but virtually everybody who knew him called him Suitcase Jake. Elder, one of the most successful
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Most Last-Place Finishes (1949-present) in Sprint Cup history:

Most Last-Place Finishes (1949-present) in Sprint Cup history:

February 20, 2010
rank, number of last place finishes, driver, (total races run) (list does not include non-points races) 1) 32-J.D. McDuffie
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Sad News – Earl Sadler:

Sad News – Earl Sadler:

December 27, 2009
Earl H. Sadler Jr., Age 87 of Nashville, TN passed away on December 24, 2009. Sadler is survived by his wife, Vera Goodwin
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Budweiser Shootout eligibility rules change:

Budweiser Shootout eligibility rules change:

December 23, 2009
NASCAR announced Wednesday a revision to the 2010 Budweiser Shootout at Daytona format that provides fans with a strong
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Sterling Marlin….retiring? denied:

Sterling Marlin….retiring? denied:

November 19, 2009
Sterling Marlin plans to enter Sunday's season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway [Marlin is not on the entry list, but
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Sterling Marlin….retiring?:

Sterling Marlin….retiring?:

November 17, 2009
Sterling Marlin plans to enter Sunday's season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway [Marlin is not on the entry list, but
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Fairgrounds Speedway closes:

Fairgrounds Speedway closes:

November 8, 2009
The end came quicker than expected for Fairgrounds Speedway [formerly Nashville Speedway] as track operator Danny Denson