Sterling Marlin News

More on the Marlin-Nemechek-Ginn Lawsuit:

More on the Marlin-Nemechek-Ginn Lawsuit:

September 12, 2007
Bobby Ginn said Tuesday he's surprised by a lawsuit that claims he hasn't honored the contracts for Sterling Marlin, Joe Nemechek and two crew chiefs. All four lost their jobs when Ginn Racing merged with Dale Earnhardt Inc. in late July. The four filed separate lawsuits

Talladega Test notes:

Talladega Test notes:

September 11, 2007
A one-inch restrictor plate is being used for this week's test, and NASCAR Nextel Cup Series Director John Darby said a final decision on plate size has yet to be made. "We're working really hard to stay with the one-inch plate, he said. Overall speeds will ultimately

Marlin, Nemechek file lawsuit against Ginn Racing, DEI

Marlin, Nemechek file lawsuit against Ginn Racing, DEI

September 10, 2007
Sterling Marlin and Joe Nemechek have sued Ginn Racing and Dale Earnhardt Inc. for alleged breaches of their contracts, which included a base salary of $1.2 million apiece. The separate suits, filed Sept. 7 in Cabarrus County, N.C., do not specify how much they have

Bobby Labonte Joins 500 Club:

Bobby Labonte Joins 500 Club:

September 6, 2007
This weekend, Bobby Labonte and the #43 Cheerios/Betty Crocker Dodge Avenger team head to Richmond International Raceway for Saturday night's Richmond 400. Saturday's race will be Labonte's 500th career start. Labonte joins active drivers Terry Labonte, Bill Elliott

Steadman Marlin searching for a ride:

Steadman Marlin searching for a ride:

August 30, 2007
Steadman Marlin, currently running a full season in the late model division at Music City Motorplex [Nashville, TN] is still looking for an opportunity to compete in either the Truck or Busch Series for 2008. Marlin just recently picked up his first victory of the

Nemechek in the #78 at California:

Nemechek in the #78 at California:

August 24, 2007
#78-Furniture Row Racing plans to use several drivers through the rest of the season, manager Joe Garone said Tuesday. "We released him, let him go, but it's not like a fire type of situation, just a continuing effort to get to the bottom of the problems we're having

Marlin in the #78 at Bristol UPDATE 2:

Marlin in the #78 at Bristol UPDATE 2:

August 22, 2007
Sterling Marlin was at the shop in Denver, CO on Friday to be fitted for the #78 Furniture Row Racing Chevy seat and will run the car at Bristol Motor Speedway next weekend.(FRR site), was also mentioned during SPEED's Cup qualifying coverage that the #78 team will

Kenny Wallace out of #78 ride UPDATE 3 Kenny speaks:

Kenny Wallace out of #78 ride UPDATE 3 Kenny speaks:

August 15, 2007
hearing Kenny Wallace and the #78 Furniture Row team have parted ways effective immediately, no word who will drive the car at Michigan this weekend.(8-14-2007) UPDATE: Furniture Row Racing, a Denver-based Nextel Cup Series racing team, announced today that Kenny Wallace

Marlin considering options:

Marlin considering options:

August 8, 2007
Sterling Marlin [released from the #14 Ginn Racing ride when Ginn merged with DEI] is not sure of his plans. Now 50, he planned to make this his final full season. He wanted to run a partial schedule next year but doesn't know if that will happen now. "I can't talk

Carmichael Apparently Staying with DEI:

Carmichael Apparently Staying with DEI:

August 5, 2007
When Mark Martin, offered to mentor Carmichael in stock-car racing, that became Carmichael's next career move. Martin has been driving for Ginn Racing, owned by zillionaire resort magnate Bobby Ginn, and Carmichael signed with Ginn as a development driver, with an

Labbe: Ginn/DEI merger costs 124 jobs:

Labbe: Ginn/DEI merger costs 124 jobs:

August 4, 2007
There were 124 employees who lost their jobs following the recent Ginn Racing-Dale Earnhardt Inc. merger, former Ginn employee Slugger Labbe said Friday. Labbe was the crew chief for the #14 car driven by Sterling Marlin, but was laid off on Tuesday night along with

Some Indianapolis Notes:

Some Indianapolis Notes:

July 26, 2007
There have been 13 Nextel Cup Series races at Indianapolis Motor Speedway since the first race there in 1994. Opened in 1909, Indianapolis Motor Speedway is the second-oldest, active track in the world (after The Milwaukee Mile). Eight drivers have competed in all

Marlin Says Ginn ‘leaving me hanging’:

Marlin Says Ginn ‘leaving me hanging’:

July 25, 2007
Sterling Marlin says he has had calls from other teams but can't drive for any team until he gets issues resolved with former employer Ginn Racing. "The deal caught me by surprise," the 50-year-old Marlin said. "I had a contract with them. ... I understand they've

DEI, Ginn Merger to Be Announced Wednesday:

DEI, Ginn Merger to Be Announced Wednesday:

July 25, 2007
Dale Earnhardt Inc. will announce on Wednesday that it is merging with Ginn Racing, effective immediately, and will acquire all Ginn assets, including its massive headquarters. Sources said the company will be known as Dale Earnhardt Inc., but that Ginn owner Bobby

DEI buying Ginn? UPDATE 3:

DEI buying Ginn? UPDATE 3:

July 24, 2007
hearing a deal could be announced in the next week or so, where Dale Earnhardt Inc. would buy into or outright Ginn Racing. Ginn Racing currently fields the #01-Mark Martin/Regan Smith, #13-Joe Nemechek and #14-Sterling Marlin teams.(7-16-2007) UPDATE: Dale Earnhardt