Comments on: Sterling Marlin Says It Is ‘Probably” All Over

By: Louise Diamond

Louise Diamond — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:02:40 +0000

Very classy, Kent.

By: Kent Benfield

Kent Benfield — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:32:48 +0000

As a longtime fan of Dale Earnhardt, Sr.-I was never a huge Sterling fan. As time has passed, I appreciate ALL drivers, and Larry, you’re right, the last of the “Good Ol’ Boys” is hanging it up. Enjoy retirement, Sterling! Thanks for the memories, good & bad.

By: Danny J

Danny J — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:29:04 +0000

Class act and a true gentleman,had the pleasure of hearing Sterling speak live at Daytona,great storyteller,the Chickensnake nickname from Donnie Wingo to branding cows with Coo Coo.Hats off to the Columbia Tennessee Flash.Thanks for the good racing along the way,you and Paula enjoy your retirement and the grandkids.

By: paddyo57

paddyo57 — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:46:02 +0000

I’ve been a fan of Sterling since he drove the #22 Maxwell House Ford and a long time member of his fan club. I was lucky to meet Sterling a couple of times and definately a class act. I even remember the story of when Sterling was signing autographs one day, a young boy was down and Sterling asked what was wrong. The boy said that he had show and tell tomorrow and had nothing to bring. Sterling said that he wasn’t busy and what time did the boy need him to show up. The drivers now days would ask for an appearance fee. Sterling I too have a room called “The Sterling Shrine”. It has 25 diecasts and 5 carboard cutouts among other memoribillia.

You,Paula and the rest of the family relax. You deserve everything you worked hard for. You’ll be greatly missed and I agree. Racing isn’t fun anymore.

By: Doug G

Doug G — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:31:51 +0000

Sterling Marlin remains my favorite NASCAR driver. He and Mark Martin are the last of the old school racers and it’s a damn shame he was pushed out of his ride too early. When a two-time Daytona 500 winner and venerable racer like Marlin says it’s not fun anymore, it speaks VOLUMES about what Brian France and co. have done to this sport.

By: Rooster

Rooster — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:58:17 +0000

Say it aint so. Surely Felix Sabates and Coors or Kodak, somebody would do a farewell race at Daytona for truly one of the last of the good ole boys. Nascar will not be the same.

By: Louise Diamond

Louise Diamond — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:24:34 +0000

Sterling, we all knew this day was coming, and we will miss you more than you know. May God bless and keep you and your lovely family. And thank you for all the wonderful memories. Hearing these words fom you and Larry Woody have made it official…and I’m in tears.

By: 4-40-14MarlinFan

4-40-14MarlinFan — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:24:36 +0000

Nothin’ but class. A Marlin fan since the Mid 90’s – I’ll never watch racing the way I used to. I met Sterling several times – A true gentleman too.

Sterling, you will be missed.

By: Donnie D

Donnie D — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:53:33 +0000

Sterling I had the best time in this sport whenever we worked together. If it was your rookie year with Roger Hamby,Biily Hagen or Chips. Good Luck Bud Donnie D

By: Catcrochet40

Catcrochet40 — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:42:42 +0000

I will miss Sterling greatly I have followed his career and only “tuned” into the races to follow him. I have been fortunate to meet him 8 times in my life seen him race 2. I am lucky to own quite a few autograph cars/and momentos over the years including the minivan I drive. I have an office dedicated to Sterling and that will be the way it is until we move. I agree it just isn’t fun to watch anymore. I used to bring him some VT Maple Syrup when I would attend autograph sessions in NH,RI,NC even going to NC just to see him and attend the Sterling Marlin Fan Club event.Sterling you will be missed I just wish I had a way to send you some more syrup…

By: LukeZ

LukeZ — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:52:15 +0000

Hey Sterling your the best, hope you and Paula enjoy your retirement. Hope to see you at Crabby Joe’s again someday

By: Keitth

Keitth — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:17:31 +0000

Don’t know anyone who disliked Sterling. He was tough in that Yellow #4. He will be missed at the track.

By: Alex M.

Alex M. — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:07:31 +0000

I will miss Sterling Marlin. I met him at a Frederick Keys minor league baseball game near Baltimore and he was cool as heck!

By: banzaibonnie

banzaibonnie — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:04:19 +0000

I,too, will really miss Sterling,and along with Mikie being more owner than driver ,I’m not sure I’ll even watch qualifying and practice, like I always have. The fun is gone.

By: Nosferatu-14

Nosferatu-14 — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:49:30 +0000

I started watching in 2002, when Sterling Marlin was the best. He’ll always be my favorite driver & will forever be missed. Thanks for the memories & best wishes in retirement!