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Sterling Marlin News
a new Sterlin and Marlin:
a new Sterlin and Marlin:
January 3, 2003
a new Sterlin and Marlin: The New Year's first baby born in Roanoke, VA. will carry NASCAR Winston Cup driver Sterling Marlin's first name, and the baby's younger twin brother will be known by the racer's last name, Marlin, according to a report on WSET-TV in the Virginia
Talladega rained out Tuesday and delayed Wednesday:
Talladega rained out Tuesday and delayed Wednesday:
December 12, 2002
Talladega rained out Tuesday and delayed Wednesday: The wet weather that postponed Tuesday' Dodge test session at Talladega Superspeedway was also wet enough to delay Wednesday' testing until nearly 2:00pm/et. The Dodge test session at Talladega was to have ended Tuesday
Testing at Talladega in Dec? UPDATE 3:
Testing at Talladega in Dec? UPDATE 3:
December 9, 2002
Testing at Talladega in Dec? UPDATE 3: According to NASCAR sources there will be a speedway test at Talladega Superspeedway for the Dodge and Ford teams in December. The test was arranged after the Dodge and Ford teams explained that theyre basically working with
Awards Handed Out:
Awards Handed Out:
December 6, 2002
Awards Handed Out: Several other yearlong contingency awards were handed out at Friday's breakfast: --Bud Pole Award: For the most poles in the season, with $100,000 going to rookie of the year Ryan Newman. --Clevite Engine Builder of the Year Award: A $77,000 award
Marlin being sued:
Marlin being sued:
December 6, 2002
Marlin being sued: A Massachusetts man filed a federal lawsuit last week in Middle Tennessee' U.S. District Court against professional NASCAR driver Sterling Marlin, a resident of Maury County. Joel Whitcomb, a native of Pittsfield, Mass., is seeking damages in the
Medical Update of Sterling Marlin:
Medical Update of Sterling Marlin:
December 5, 2002
Medical Update of Sterling Marlin: Dr. Jerry Petty, neurosurgeon, and Dr. Dom Coric, spinal injury specialist, of the Carolina Neurological and Spinal Injury Clinic, performed a medical update on Sterling Marlin the morning of Wednesday, December 5. Dr. Petty and Dr
Elledge to the #41? UPDATE 4 official and…:
Elledge to the #41? UPDATE 4 official and…:
December 4, 2002
Elledge to the #41? UPDATE 4 official and...: hearing that #55 crew chief Jimmy Elledge could be moving to the #41 team, especially if Hamiton goes there as the driver.(11-13-2002) UPDATE: Jimmy Elledge has said he won't return as crew chief for Andy Petree's #55,
More Mikey Stuff:
More Mikey Stuff:
December 3, 2002
More Mikey Stuff: Michael and Buffy Waltrip, owners of the #99 BGN Aaron's Dream Machine, held a fundraiser titled, "Party with the Posse," in an effort to raise money for four local charities. Waltrip refers to the crew that makes up Michael Waltrip Racing as the, "
Beam to ppc Racing #10? UPDATE nope – Beam to RCR:
Beam to ppc Racing #10? UPDATE nope – Beam to RCR:
December 2, 2002
former #32 PPI Motorsports Cup crew chief, is expected to announce a move to the ppc Racing [BGN] team of Scott Riggs [#10] in the upcoming weeks.(Winston Cup Scene need subscription and Acrobat to read online)(11-29-2002) UPDATE: Richard Childress Racing made some
Beam to ppc Racing #10? UPDATE nope – Beam to RCR:
Beam to ppc Racing #10? UPDATE nope – Beam to RCR:
December 2, 2002
Beam to ppc Racing #10? UPDATE nope - Beam to RCR: former #32 PPI Motorsports Cup crew chief, is expected to announce a move to the ppc Racing [BGN] team of Scott Riggs [#10] in the upcoming weeks.(Winston Cup Scene need subscription and Acrobat to read online)(11-
Vote for Lowe’s Move of the Year:
Vote for Lowe’s Move of the Year:
November 28, 2002
Vote for Lowe's Move of the Year: SPEED Channel's Sunday motor sports news program SpeedNews is teaming with Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse to determine the "Lowe's Move of the Year." The five finalists, chosen from weekly Lowe's award winners, include: * Panizzi
Silly Season Stuff
Silly Season Stuff
November 22, 2002
Silly Season Stuff: Nearly 300 days ago, teams were getting ready to head to Daytona with hopes of a great year. Some were well-established teams while others were just hoping to make it in the big time. Do you realize that, of the 53 teams that drove through the tunnel
Some Stats – Youngest Top 10 in last 14 years:
Some Stats – Youngest Top 10 in last 14 years:
November 19, 2002
Some Stats - Youngest Top 10 in last 14 years: this year's group of top 10 drivers in the final points standings is the youngest by average age since 1988. Based on what a driver's age was AT THE TIME THE SEASON ENDED. 2002 (driver's age at the time the season ended
Ganassi in no hurry UPDATE:
Ganassi in no hurry UPDATE:
November 12, 2002
Ganassi in no hurry UPDATE: Chip Ganassi says he's in no hurry to select a replacement for Jimmy Spencer in the #41 Target Doddge next season but characterized his candidates as the usual list of suspects. Garage sources say the list includes drivers who are looking
Lots of $$ up for grabs:
Lots of $$ up for grabs:
November 10, 2002
Lots of $$ up for grabs: The Winston Cup leader bonus is a record amount of $300,000, but only #20-Tony Stewart and #6-Mark Martin are eligible for the prize. If either wins the Checker's Auto Parts 300 on Sunday and has the points lead when the race ends, he will
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