Sterling Marlin News

Ramblings – Las Vegas Qulaifying Notes:

Ramblings – Las Vegas Qulaifying Notes:

March 9, 2007
Las Vegas Motor Speedway has new asphalt, new banking, and a new pit road.....and it's baaaaad fast. And the baaaaadest, fastest of 'em all was Kasey Kahne. Kahne tooled around in a smooth 29.212 seconds (184.856 mph)....and you know every qualifier shattered the previous

Principal to sponsor Ginn Racing in 2007:

Principal to sponsor Ginn Racing in 2007:

March 5, 2007
The Principal Financial Group, the nation's 401(k) leader1 and premiere benefits provider, announced today that its expanded relationship with Ginn Racing will include a two-race primary sponsorship of the #01 Chevy, co-driven by Mark Martin and Regan Smith during

Rumblings – Daytona:

Rumblings – Daytona:

February 18, 2007
Kevin Harvick passed Mark Martin as all heck was breaking loose behind them tonight and took the Daytona 505 by all of .02 seconds at the line. It was Harvick's first plate win and the 11th of his Nextel Cup career (he's now tied with Greg Biffle for 50th place on

Gilliland wins the pole for the Daytona 500:

Gilliland wins the pole for the Daytona 500:

February 11, 2007
#38-David Gilliland won the Budweiser Pole for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway with a speed of 186.320mph for his 2nd career pole and first pole at Daytona. Gilliland's teammate, #88-Ricky Rudd will start 2nd, on the outside pole. The rest of the

Steadman Marlin to Run Some ARCA Races:

Steadman Marlin to Run Some ARCA Races:

February 7, 2007
Steadman Marlin plans to run several races this season in the ARCA Series, driving for Wayne Day. Steadman, son of Sterling Marlin, will attempt to qualify for the Feb. 10 ARCA opener at Daytona. Other races include the two ARCA stops at Nashville Superspeedway and

Marlin’s son plans to run some ARCA races:

Marlin’s son plans to run some ARCA races:

February 7, 2007
Steadman Marlin plans to run several races this season in the ARCA Series, driving for Wayne Day out of Goodlettsville, TN. Steadman, son of two-time Daytona 500 winner Sterling Marlin, will attempt to qualify for the Feb. 10 ARCA opener at Daytona. Other races include

Smith to debut in Daytona in 4th Ginn Racing car:

Smith to debut in Daytona in 4th Ginn Racing car:

January 22, 2007
While Regan Smith's first official ride in the #01 Army Chevy is scheduled for Bristol Motor Speedway (March 25), the upstate New York (Cato) native is looking to make his Nextel Cup debut in the Daytona 500. Last week Smith tested the #39 Chevy at Daytona for Ginn

Daytona 500 testing, Day 3:

Daytona 500 testing, Day 3:

January 10, 2007
AM: 26 drivers in 40 cars took laps at Daytona 500 Testing in Day 3 AM practice: #20B-Mike McLaughlin [subbing for Stewart] was the fastest at 184.090, followed in the top 5 by #14X-Sterling Marlin, #26A-Jamie McMurray, #66H-Jeff Green, and #48-Jimmie Johnson. The

BAM Racing retains Bliss, hires McCall, to run Evernham engines:

BAM Racing retains Bliss, hires McCall, to run Evernham engines:

January 4, 2007
BAM Racing announced that Mike Bliss will return as driver of the #49 WhatsOnline.com Dodge heading into the 2007 Nextel Cup Series season. In addition, the team is pleased to welcome veteran crew chief Lee McCall to lead the team. Bliss joined BAM Racing toward the

BAM Racing retains Bliss for Cup Series, hires McCall, to run Evernham engines:

BAM Racing retains Bliss for Cup Series, hires McCall, to run Evernham engines:

January 4, 2007
BAM Racing announced that Mike Bliss will return as driver of the #49 WhatsOnline.com Dodge heading into the 2007 Nextel Cup Series season. In addition, the team is pleased to welcome veteran crew chief Lee McCall to lead the team. Bliss joined BAM Racing toward the

Lucky Dog Pass Stats:

Lucky Dog Pass Stats:

December 7, 2006
in 2006 only one driver made all 36 races and did not use a Lucky Dog/Lap Back pass: #31-Jeff Burton. #14-Sterling Marlin and #88-Dale Jarrett used the pass the most times with 11 lucky dog passes used in 36 races. In 2006, two drivers benefitted from a Lucky Dog pass

MB2 Motorsports Changes Name to Ginn Racing:

MB2 Motorsports Changes Name to Ginn Racing:

November 21, 2006
MB2 Motorsports has changed its name to Ginn Racing, effective immediately. The name change is a result of the team's new owner Bobby Ginn, who purchased majority interest in the racing organization in July. Regarding the pronunciation of Ginn -- it is GHIN as in the

Rumblings Homestead:

Rumblings Homestead:

November 19, 2006
Greg Biffle pulled off the three-peat and Jimmie Johnson was crowned the Nextel Cup Champion for 2006 at Homestead-Miami Speedway today in the Ford 402. Biffle held off Martin Truex Jr (enduring a green/white/checker in the process) for his second win of the season

Race Notes – Phoenix:

Race Notes – Phoenix:

November 12, 2006
• Kevin Harvick won the 2006 Checker Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway, scoring his 10th career NASCAR NEXTEL Cup victory in his 213th career start. • Harvick moved into a tie for 50th on NASCAR’s All-Time win list, tied with Donnie Allison, Greg Biffle

Rumblings – Phoenix:

Rumblings – Phoenix:

November 12, 2006
Kevin Harvick's had quite a year.... From about lap 139 to the end today it was pretty obvious the only two drivers with a chance to win would be Harvick or Jimmie Johnson...and it was formful to the end. Kevin Harvick led 252 of the 312 circuits today and captured