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Was Sterling Marlin responsible for the death of Dale Earnhardt Sr. in the 2001 Daytona 500?
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∙ 13y ago
Kind of, technically, he is one of the reasons why Dale Sr. wrecked and died, because he came up and touched Dale Sr. in the left rear fender causing him to wreck.
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That's not true. I live in Columbia, TN and 140 feet from him, and my dad was Sterling's friend at school growing up. Besides, the real reason is that when Dale came down his left front hit the apron, and the apron is flat and when his car hit it, it lifted the left front wheel. The car came up the track and he never touched Marlin's car, there is no markings on that car today. I know, because he saved it, because he knew that people would blame it on him. The front has no markings, he never touched him. That's the truth and if you want more info about it, ask me at gpfor88@charter.net
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Who won the Daytona 500 in 1993?
This year the Daytona 500 is run in the month of February. Most of the drivers that qualified were ready to go by the time the green flag dropped. The winner of the race this year was Sterling Marlin.
Did Sterling Marlin wreck Dale Earnhardt Sr?
While there was contact with Marlin's Dodge and Earnhardt's Chevrolet, it doesn't appear that the contact was intentional. In addition, citing his friendship off-track with Earnhardt, Marlin denies any intentional contact. Additionally, several drivers, including Earnhardt's son Dale Junior, investigators and NASCAR officials have absolved Marlin of any blame.
Did you know Sterling Marlin won back to back Daytona 500's in 1994 and 1995?
Yes, I did.
What is the birth name of Sterling Marlin?
Sterling Marlin's birth name is Sterling Burton Marlin.
What place in the Daytona 500 was dale in when he died?
Dale Earnhardt was running in the third position in the 2001 Daytona 500 when unintentional contact from the #40 Coors Dodge of Sterling Marlin sent him nearly head-on into the wall at speeds in excess of 160 miles per hour. He died almost instantly. He finished the race in 12th position, the next to last car on the lead lap.
Where does Sterling Marlin live?
Sterling Marlin lives in Columbia, Tennessee.
What is Sterling Marlin's birthday?
Sterling Marlin was born on June 30, 1957.
When was Sterling Marlin born?
Sterling Marlin was born on June 30, 1957.
How did Sterling Marlin die?
Former NASCAR driver Sterling Marlin is still alive.
Who won the 1995 Daytona 500?
Lee Petty was the first Daytona 500 winner. Red Byron was the first NASCAR driver to win the Daytona Beach Road Course And the first NASCAR race was Charlotte Speedway, in Charlotte, North Carolina. Glenn Dunnaway was declared the winner, but a post-race inspection revealed that his car was fitted with illegal springs, causing NASCAR to disqualify him. Jim Roper was declared the official winner of the event.
Who hit Dale Earnhardt Sr's car in the 2001 Daytona 500?
Not a who but a what, it was the force of his car hitting the wall at over 180 mph, head on. There is no one to blame, it was just a horrible accident, a chance that all drivers take when they get behind the wheel of a race car.
How old is Sterling Marlin?
Sterling Marlin is 56 years old (birthdate: June 30, 1957).
