About Sterling Marlin
Sterling Burton Marlin is an American former professional stock car racing driver. He last competed in the JEGS/CRA All-Stars Tour. He formerly competed in the NASCAR Cup Series, winning the Daytona 500 in 1994 and 1995. He is the son of late NASCAR driver Coo Coo Marlin. He is married to Paula and has a daughter, Sutherlin, a son, Steadman, a former NASCAR Xfinity Series driver, and a grandson Stirlin who races for Sterling in Sterling’s No. 114 Super Late Model. Marlin is a member of the NASCAR's 75 Greatest Drivers list. During the 1990 season, he won his first career Busch Series race at Charlotte, driving the No. 48 Diamond Ridge-sponsored Chevrolet owned by Fred Turner. He also became the only driver to have his first two career wins at the Daytona 500. Marlin won two more times during the 1995 season (at Darlington and Talladega) for a total of three wins, nine top fives, 22 top tens, 472 laps led, an average finish of 9.84, and ranking a career best 3rd in the standings.
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