Sterling Marlin News

7/25/1997

7/25/1997

July 25, 1997
From the the Pit Notes section on iRace(in the Bill Elliott story): Felix Sabates is in the process of choosing between Sterling Marlin and Ernie Irvan to replace Robby Gordon next season. Sources tell me it's Marlin.(hard to believe after the Sadaam comment Felix

7/20/1997

7/20/1997

July 20, 1997
It was announced that 13 drivers have committed to participate in the second annual NASCAR Suzuka Thunder Special 100 on 11/23/97 in Suzuka City, Japan. The event again will be televised live in the United States by SuperStation TBS(Boo, I don't get it). Last years

Sterling Marlin to Sabates?

Sterling Marlin to Sabates?

July 14, 1997
I hear that Sterling Marlin will not be in the #4 Chevy in 1998 and has three possibilities, all being in a Ford, but I keep hearing Marlin to Sabates w/ Tony Glover as crew chief with Robby Gordon out of Winston Cup, Johnny Benson to the #4 car(7-14-97)

Marlin to SABCO?

Marlin to SABCO?

July 11, 1997
I continue to hear from sources that Sterling Marlin will end up in the SABCO #40 Chevy in 1998(7-11-97)

Irvan to Petty?

Irvan to Petty?

July 11, 1997
Another Ernie Irvan rumor has him in the Kings #43 ride if Hamilton goes to the #4 if Marlin goes to the #40 as rumored(7-11-97)

Who will be Irvan’s replacement?

Who will be Irvan’s replacement?

July 8, 1997
Rumors of replacements in the #28 for Ernie Irvan include Kenny Irwin. Jr., Johnny Benson, Jr., Ward Burton, both Labontes, Sterling Marlin and Bobby Hamilton(see above)(7-8-97)

Second team for Morgan-McClure

Second team for Morgan-McClure

July 8, 1997
RPM2Nite announced that Morgan-McClure may start a second team in 1998 and has sponsorship possibilities and mentioned the rumors of Marlin possibly leaving(7-8-97)

Sterling wants out of the #4

Sterling wants out of the #4

July 7, 1997
I hear that Sterling Marlin vacationed with Felix Sabates last week and he wants out of the #4 ride and has a contract offer in hand from SABCO(7-7-97)

Ernie Irwin still not signed

Ernie Irwin still not signed

July 4, 1997
So much for the Ernie Irvan rumors being put to rest: Robert Yates said yesterday he still hasn't signed Ernie Irvan to a new contract, and yesterday Yates again indicated he might make a driver change for 1998. That comes three weeks after Irvan, on the eve of his

Ona Speedway Race of Champions

Ona Speedway Race of Champions

June 29, 1997
The Ona Speedway in West Virgina held the "Ona Speedway Race of Champions" on June 28th, attended by Ernie Irvan, Sterling Marlin, Kenny Wallace and Jeremy Mayfield. To read more about the event go to the Ona Speedway Race of Champions Page . I have heard some people

Marlin a possible replacement for Robby Gordon

Marlin a possible replacement for Robby Gordon

June 15, 1997
Also if Robby Gordon isn't back next season driving for Felix Sabates, then Sterling Marlin is on Sabates' list of possible replacements, according to NASCAR sources(JournalNow)(6-15-97)

6/13/1997

6/13/1997

June 13, 1997
Nike could be looking for a deal much like McDonalds has with multiple race

Marlin staying with Morgan-McClure

Marlin staying with Morgan-McClure

June 7, 1997
The Charlotte Observer of 6-7-97 has quotes from Sterling saying he's staying with Morgan-McClure. Also, Larry McClure said on NASCAR Today the other day that he has had potential sponsors approach him about a 2nd team(6-7-97)

Texaco wants Marlin?

Texaco wants Marlin?

June 6, 1997
Heard from a source that Texaco wants Sterling Marlin in the car but Robert Yates is fighting to keep Ernie(6-6-97)

Sterling Marlin staying in the #4

Sterling Marlin staying in the #4

June 5, 1997
Sterling Marlin says he and Larry McClure sat down and cleared the air and that he is staying in the #4 Kodak Chevy, he is on the first year of a five year deal. I Morgan-McClure is talking two car team again(6-5-97)