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Sterling Marlin to replace Robby Gordon?

Sterling Marlin to replace Robby Gordon?

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
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Invited drivers for Suzuka race

Invited drivers for Suzuka race

July 20, 1997
It was announced that 13 drivers have committed to participate in the second annual NASCAR Suzuka Thunder Special 100 on
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Sterling Marlin to talk to Coors

Sterling Marlin to talk to Coors

July 18, 1997
Sterling Marlin is to fly to Colorado soon to talk to Coors officials about driving for Felix Sabates next season, according
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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
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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)
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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(
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Sterling Marlin says he’s not leaving

Sterling Marlin says he’s not leaving

June 13, 1997
AP Story from Nando Net: Sterling Marlin has dismissed the rumors that he will leave Morgan-McClure Racing at the end of
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Nike deal

Nike deal

June 13, 1997
Nike could be looking for a deal much like McDonalds has with multiple race teams. McDonalds as you know spans not only
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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