Sterling Marlin News

Marlin in Childress car? or maybe Yates?

Marlin in Childress car? or maybe Yates?

July 6, 2005
Jack Daniels Distillery says it is not lobbying for Columbia's Sterling Marlin to be the driver of the Nextel Cup car it sponsors, but it expects to be "consulted" about the decision. "We will support whatever decision (team owner) Richard Childress makes, but we will

Stremme to Debut at Chicago with the Navy UPDATE:

Stremme to Debut at Chicago with the Navy UPDATE:

July 6, 2005
Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates in an alliance with FitzBradshaw Racing announced today that David Stremme will make his NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series debut in the Tropicana 400 at Chicagoland Speedway on July 10th, 2005, with the United States Navy serving as primary

No Decision on Marlin’s 2006 plans yet:

No Decision on Marlin’s 2006 plans yet:

July 2, 2005
#40-Sterling Marlin, who will start 37th in tonight's Nextel Cup Pepsi 400, said no decision has been made about his racing plans next year. "There's still some discussions going on and hopefully I'll know something before long," Marlin said. Marlin has been notified

A purple #40 at Daytona:

A purple #40 at Daytona:

June 29, 2005
The #40 Dodge driven by Sterling Marlin will be sporting the Prilosec OTC purple and black paint scheme for this weekend's Pepsi 400.(Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates), see images of the scheme on my #40 Team Schemes page.(6-29-2005)

Marlin considering consultant role:

Marlin considering consultant role:

June 21, 2005
Sterling Marlin yesterday said he will "consider" an offer to remain at Chip Ganassi Racing next year as a consultant — a move that would end his Nextel Cup racing career — but made it clear he hopes to land a new ride with a different team. "Chip and his people have

Marlin and Ganassi, Sorenson to a 4th team, Mears to stay:

Marlin and Ganassi, Sorenson to a 4th team, Mears to stay:

June 20, 2005
As a result, at a press conference later today Chip Ganassi will start reshaping the future of the team by formally announcing long-rumored changes that will yield Marlin's #40 Dodge to driver David Stremme. "It wasn't an easy decision, I'll tell you that," Ganassi

Ganassi Announcement Sunday at MIS UPDATE 3 2006 – Marlin out, Stremme in:

Ganassi Announcement Sunday at MIS UPDATE 3 2006 – Marlin out, Stremme in:

June 20, 2005
Chip Ganassi and Felix Sabates [owner's of tht #39, #40, #41, #42 teams in Cup] will be on hand for a special announcement on Sunday, June 19th at Michigan International Speedway regarding new sponsor activities and plans for the 2006 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup season.(Chip

Edwards wins at Kentucky:

Edwards wins at Kentucky:

June 18, 2005
#60-Carl Edwards won the Meijer 300 at Kentucky Speedway with a powerful 2-car pass to 2nd, then on the final restart, blew by #8-Martin Truex Jr. to win by about 10 car lenghts. Edwards dominated the race and led 150 of 200 laps. #2-Clint Bowyer was third, followed

Edwards wins pole at Kentucky:

Edwards wins pole at Kentucky:

June 18, 2005
#99-Carl Edwards returned to the site of his first NASCAR-sanctioned [Trucks] win and set a new NASCAR Busch Series track qualifying record with a fast lap of 181.287mph. The lap is 1.185 mph better than then #8-Martin Truex Jr. set last year. Edwards will be the fifth

NASCAR Busch Series News and Notes: Kentucky

NASCAR Busch Series News and Notes: Kentucky

June 15, 2005
Green, Wallace brothers look to compete at Kentucky A little sibling rivalry will be added to Saturday nights race at Kentucky Speedway as two sets of brothers will compete against each other in addition to the field. Two of the three racing Green brothers who hail

Five Cup drivers to attempt Kentucky Busch race:

Five Cup drivers to attempt Kentucky Busch race:

June 15, 2005
Kentucky Speedway says five Nextel Cup regulars are expected to compete in Saturday's Meijer 300 Busch Series race. #99-Carl Edwards, who is attempting to drive complete Busch and Cup schedules this season, is expected to be joined by Cup regulars #16-Greg Biffle, #

Five Cup drivers to attmept Kentucky Busch race:

Five Cup drivers to attmept Kentucky Busch race:

June 14, 2005
Kentucky Speedway says five Nextel Cup regulars are expected to compete in Saturday's Meijer 300 Busch Series race. #99-Carl Edwards, who is attempting to drive complete Busch and Cup schedules this season, is expected to be joined by Cup regulars #16-Greg Biffle, #

Bowyer wins at Nashville:

Bowyer wins at Nashville:

June 12, 2005
#2-Clint Bowyer won the Federated Auto Parts 300 at Nashville Superspeedway for his first career Busch Series win. The rain was rain-delayed a day. Points leader, #60-Carl Edwards missed the race as he was busy winning the Nextel Cup race at Pocono Raceway, Hank Parker

Double Duty at Pocono-Nashville WHO are the subs?:

Double Duty at Pocono-Nashville WHO are the subs?:

June 12, 2005
two drivers are planning on running the Nextel Cup race at Pocono and the Busch Series race in Nashville: #40-Sterling Marlin will be running the Busch Series race at his home track of Nashville Superspeedway. He will be piloting the #40 for FitzBradshaw Racing.(Ganassi

Marlin to the #6?

Marlin to the #6?

June 12, 2005
Sterling Marlin [#40 Dodge] is having discussions with Jack Roush about the possibility of replacing Mark Martin next year in the #6 Ford.(Gaston Gazette), also have heard that Marlin could go to the #21 Wood Brothers Ford with Ricky Rudd moving over to the #6.(6-12