Sadly this was Sterling Marlin's 10th and final victory. Brilliant driving on a vicious track. 20 years later only Kurt Busch and Kevin Harvick are still going.
Notice that these cars raced so much better then todays cars because they werent bottoming out on the race track with the front valance. These cars floated on the suspensions giving them more room for adjustment. Also notice that the bodies matched up better leading to better aerodynamics when in traffic and passing.
When a driver wins for the final time, sometimes there's a sense in the moment that it will be their last win. That's how Jeff Gordon's last win at Martinsville in 2015 felt to me. However, it must have been hard to believe at the time that this would be Sterling Marlin's last win.
Classic Sterling Marlin! Smooth as silk. One of the best!
Love Sterling Marlin. On the other hand, I still felt bad for Steve Park.
Sadly this was Sterling Marlin's 10th and final victory. Brilliant driving on a vicious track.
20 years later only Kurt Busch and Kevin Harvick are still going.
In 2020 after 15 years the 400 mile race is back.
Hammond with the Sterling Marlin pick 🎯
I miss this nascar
Sterling Marlin! My favorite
He held on to the points lead up until the fall race at new hampshire in 2002.
2:57 damn
Notice that these cars raced so much better then todays cars because they werent bottoming out on the race track with the front valance. These cars floated on the suspensions giving them more room for adjustment. Also notice that the bodies matched up better leading to better aerodynamics when in traffic and passing.
DW's boot camp instructor impression was pretty funny. Lol
2002 Carolina Dodge Dealers 400
Location: Darlington, South Carolina
Track: Darlington Raceway
Type of race track: Speedway
Starting cars: 43
Finishing cars: 34
Laps: 293
Cautions: 5
Pole Winner: Ricky Craven (32)
Most laps led: Jeff Gordon (24) (176 laps led)
Race Winner: Sterling Marlin (40)
do you have the Busch race from the day before?
When a driver wins for the final time, sometimes there's a sense in the moment that it will be their last win. That's how Jeff Gordon's last win at Martinsville in 2015 felt to me. However, it must have been hard to believe at the time that this would be Sterling Marlin's last win.
Dick Bergren 2:46:20 : Atta boy Shirley Marlin.
I saw this live
1:14:21
wow 38 to 1
2:08:10
Jeez that took out a lot of good car
Stewart was injured in this crash I believe
Yep, injured his back and had to go to the hospital.@@the_elmeister