Love him. A good old boy who was just born to race like his old man. I cant believe it's been almost 3 decades since his daytona wins. God bless ya sterling
Marlin was from the “cool guy” generation of drivers. They raced because they loved it. The races were real, the tracks were legendary, the drivers appreciated the fans. I miss those days.
My favorite driver from day one. I met him once. He was so kind and personable. He looked me straight in the eye and made me feel like a brother. That made me his fan forever. I’ll pray for him and his family. God bless them all.
Yes sir I cut some plate steel for him about 6 months ago. He turned my acetylene and oxygen down, to the point I was cutting so slow. He is a cut up. I kept thinking my tip was clogged.
Heartbreaking to see Sterling this way, Parkinson's is such a terrible disease. Sterling was truly one of the very last of the "Old Guard" of NASCAR. In those days a ride wasn't just given to a driver, they had to earn their way to drive a NASCAR stock car. Sterling was an engine builder, pit crewman, even a crew chief for his fathers race team before be became a household name in NASCAR. Hang in there Sterling, God is watching over you.
Yup they just dont make outlaws and gentlemen like sterling much anymore. It is sad to see this condition take over anyone's life but sterling is strong and he obviously will not quit till he's in the dirt. Really one of the guys that helped bring NASCAR to its commercial peak in the 90's. Those daytona wins will never be forgotten and neither will his contributions and character.
@@MarkMeadows90 Still racing - we was getting some experimental treatment (deep brain stimulation) - not sure how that is going but last I heard a broken foot kept him out of racing in at least part of 2020 - but he planned to run once he was healed up.
You never hear NASCAR talking about him. Or honoring him. Especially at Daytona i mean he was a back to back champion there.. Great speedway driver. Not enoigh respect giving to Sterling..
He’s a great guy !!! And a damn good wheel man too. Really miss the Cup racing when he was in the field. He was tough in that 4 car at Daytona… he had it going on. I’m so glad he’s staying busy, and active still in what he loves to do… Pulling for you Sterling. Keep on keeping on. You’ve got people everywhere that love you.
This man was my biggest hero growing up. Remember being 13 and driving 2 hours with my mom to a random dealership to get a photo with him. He had 30 other people take photos behind a yellow rail. When I got there he told the security to let me take a photo next to him. It was one of the best days of my life. I'll always appreciate what he did for me. ❤️
Sterling Marlin was one of my favorite drivers in NASCAR especially when he was in the silver bullet!! It's sad to see him in this shape but have the up most respect for him with as sick as he is with Parkinson's and still racing
I was not aware until this video that Sterling suffer from Parkinson’s. He is one of my all time favorite driver and what got me into NASCAR. My dad suffers with Parkinson’s so I have tremendous respect for him getting in front of the camera sharing his experience.
I'm 35 and I remember going to the Poconos race and watching him race that #40 Coors light Dodge I got to meet him and got a pic of him grew up liking Sterling hes the man get well heal up big guy may God bless you and be with you always prayers sent
First & only driver I got an autograph from. Got a picture of him with my wife peeking down her shirt when she bent down to take the picture. Priceless. Keep turning left sir!
This guy always reminded me of Boomhauer from the TV show "King of the Hill".Looks like him,sounds like him! Always one of my favorite drivers 94,4,40!
Sterling is still one of the best driver's too ever sit in a race car. I love watching him drive that race car at the fairgrounds speedway. If no one wreck's him and nothing brakes on the car. He will win the race. Thanks for entertaining us all these years.
He posts Facebook videos every so often of him running a late model down the road where he lives and has his shop. I couldn't believe it when I first saw it. He actually looks like he has better control of his movements when he's in a race car. My family has always supported and pulled for him during his racing years as we are all from and still live in the same town as he.
Sterling looks like his dad CooCoo in this video. I was heartbroken to see him like this. I had no idea he had Parkinson’s. He seems too still have his mind and humor. Get better Sterling. Prayers for you and your family.
I always felt that NASCAR dropped the ball when taking care of former drivers. I feel that every driver that completed at least one year as a Driver in the CUP series should get a lifetime Pit Pass to any and all Cup races.....for LIFE. Not just the Champions....... ALL Drivers that complete a year in the CUP series . If I was in charge I would make this a NASCAR Rule.
This is really sad to see this. Marlin was my guy since he won his first race at Daytona. I stopped watching Nascar when he retired. Parkinsons is very debilitating and I lost an uncle from it about 10 years ago.
One thing I remember about Sterling is he always had some wacky sounding exhaust when he came to Daytona. I pray for him now, and wish him nothing but the best.
This is very difficult to watch, but at the same time, it's amazing that he is able to drive a race car and win. I wonder if he takes medicine that controls it when he drives
Met Sterling when i was a kid. He was very kind even though i was nervous. I hate seeing him like this. His accent always reminded me of Boomhauer. And i mean that respectfully. He is an awesome guy.
Sterling and his 94 team would come in my Aunts restaurant about once a week back in early 90’s. We just left him alone and didn’t bother him while he was eating. He was a pretty big guy in person. Nice guy! Hate to see him like this.
Coo Coo's boy.. Sterling should have won the Winston Cup in 02 that 40 car.. Jamie Mcmurray won in that Silver Bullitt as relief driver. Sterling love you . Tony Glover.. Back to back Daytona 500 Champ
I LOVE STERLING ! HE WAS UNJUSTLY TARGETED BY TERESA EARNHARDT SHE BOUGHT THE TEAM 14 AND ENDED HIS NASCAR RACING ! Sterling is so kind and unselfish he,Gordan ,Junior,Micheal Waltrip all helped with charity there is no other driver SO APPRECIATIVE AS STERLING MARLIN #4,40 &14
Damn its hard to see Sterling like this, but man he was awesome back in the day with Morgan McClure, had a good run with Ganassi too. I think its awesome that he still races
You know I used to keep up with everything in nascar but it's just not the same it started going down when brian France took over it nascar will never be the same
He was my favorite as I was a huge 4 car fan.sorry too see he has too deal with this.i think when it came too superspeedway he was one of the best ever period.
Does anybody remember during the Daytona 500 under red flag when Sterling got out of his car to pull away the front fender from the tire that was awesome
This is David grindell I ran the spectator race at shady bowl speedway in degraff ohio. I gave you a shout out and beat a hemi with a Buick LeSabre. Blew up the engine but won the race. I'd love to drive for you. #40 forever.
I really became aware of him @ Daytona with the yellow car. Irvan wrecked him and the 3. The 4 was STRONG. Hate he's sick. Maybe they can find a cute or treatment.
Wonder if the focus it takes to race more or less counteracts the effects of the parkinson's cuz there is no way one could race a car very well at all with those symptoms rearing their head
Still racing and winning in Late Models despite his Parkinsons. What a badass. I wish him only the best.
Love him. A good old boy who was just born to race like his old man. I cant believe it's been almost 3 decades since his daytona wins. God bless ya sterling
I didnt know he had parkinsons
William Kirwan served him today at work and he was not looking good broke my heart to see him this way.
He has Parkinsons, what the hell happened??
Marlin was from the “cool guy” generation of drivers. They raced because they loved it. The races were real, the tracks were legendary, the drivers appreciated the fans. I miss those days.
Definitely. I remember ~18 years ago watching with my dad and brother. Cool thing, my dad actually knew Ricky Rudd!
Good ole boy days sterling was definitely one of them boys
My favorite driver from day one.
I met him once.
He was so kind and personable.
He looked me straight in the eye and made me feel like a brother.
That made me his fan forever.
I’ll pray for him and his family.
God bless them all.
tn boy. nuff said.
Yes sir I cut some plate steel for him about 6 months ago. He turned my acetylene and oxygen down, to the point I was cutting so slow. He is a cut up. I kept thinking my tip was clogged.
@@br4nd0n79 😇😉
Daytona 2001 was just an accident Sterling didn't do anything wrong
Heartbreaking to see Sterling this way, Parkinson's is such a terrible disease. Sterling was truly one of the very last of the "Old Guard" of NASCAR. In those days a ride wasn't just given to a driver, they had to earn their way to drive a NASCAR stock car. Sterling was an engine builder, pit crewman, even a crew chief for his fathers race team before be became a household name in NASCAR. Hang in there Sterling, God is watching over you.
Yup they just dont make outlaws and gentlemen like sterling much anymore. It is sad to see this condition take over anyone's life but sterling is strong and he obviously will not quit till he's in the dirt. Really one of the guys that helped bring NASCAR to its commercial peak in the 90's. Those daytona wins will never be forgotten and neither will his contributions and character.
Man this hurts to see! I wouldn’t wish an illness like that on my worst enemy or any illness for that matter. Ugh that hurts to watch!
Wow very sad to see him like this. I had no idea he was even sick!!!
@Baby BEE it is in fact a disease.
What does he have?
Parkinson’s
@@MarkMeadows90 Still racing - we was getting some experimental treatment (deep brain stimulation) - not sure how that is going but last I heard a broken foot kept him out of racing in at least part of 2020 - but he planned to run once he was healed up.
@@jimbosc is he okay though? I hate to see him with Parkinson’s.
Damn this makes me cry my ass off. Always liked him. So sad the way this illnesses has taken him apart more or less
It was good to seen him in his prime. Loved watching him race. Pull the fender out at Daytona was great. Get well my man.
Rainor Tyre he was in prime before that. In the McClure 4 car Kodak.. Back to back Daytona 500 champ
Aric Snyder yep. Your right. All I was saying is. In 2002 he was gonna probably win the Championship until that Crash
Aric Snyder sure hate seeing him like that. Snatching the Mic out of the table was kinda funny. But I’m not making fun him.
"Well Earnhardt done it."
Oh he can’t do that
You never hear NASCAR talking about him. Or honoring him. Especially at Daytona i mean he was a back to back champion there.. Great speedway driver. Not enoigh respect giving to Sterling..
He was voted as one of the 75 Greatest Drivers.
One of best on high Banks
In the Daytona International Speedway Hall of Fame.
He was a squirrel. He’s the one that killed Earnhardt.
He was my favorite driver when I was growing up the #4 Kodak Chevy to the 40 Coors light dodge
He’s a great guy !!! And a damn good wheel man too. Really miss the Cup racing when he was in the field. He was tough in that 4 car at Daytona…
he had it going on. I’m so glad he’s staying busy, and active still in what he loves to do… Pulling for you Sterling. Keep on keeping on. You’ve got people everywhere that love you.
A throwback from the best days of stock car racing. He was great at Daytona and Talledega. Go Sterling
One of the best
Watched him race in 2011 here in Canada in a late model. Cleaned up. Guy is unbelievable.
Nice, where at?
This man was my biggest hero growing up. Remember being 13 and driving 2 hours with my mom to a random dealership to get a photo with him. He had 30 other people take photos behind a yellow rail. When I got there he told the security to let me take a photo next to him. It was one of the best days of my life. I'll always appreciate what he did for me. ❤️
I had no idea! Sad. Bad ass dude
Sterling Marlin was one of my favorite drivers in NASCAR especially when he was in the silver bullet!!
It's sad to see him in this shape but have the up most respect for him with as sick as he is with Parkinson's and still racing
I was not aware until this video that Sterling suffer from Parkinson’s. He is one of my all time favorite driver and what got me into NASCAR. My dad suffers with Parkinson’s so I have tremendous respect for him getting in front of the camera sharing his experience.
I'm 35 and I remember going to the Poconos race and watching him race that #40 Coors light Dodge I got to meet him and got a pic of him grew up liking Sterling hes the man get well heal up big guy may God bless you and be with you always prayers sent
I saw Sterling Marlin win a few weeks ago at the fairgrounds speedway
First & only driver I got an autograph from. Got a picture of him with my wife peeking down her shirt when she bent down to take the picture. Priceless. Keep turning left sir!
This guy always reminded me of Boomhauer from the TV show "King of the Hill".Looks like him,sounds like him! Always one of my favorite drivers 94,4,40!
Sterling is still one of the best driver's too ever sit in a race car. I love watching him drive that race car at the fairgrounds speedway. If no one wreck's him and nothing brakes on the car. He will win the race. Thanks for entertaining us all these years.
I watched him race at fairgrounds as well live in Lebanon was blessed to watch this legend
Damn so sad seeing him like this. Miss the old NASCAR days. That Maxwell House car was epic.
We love you Sterling.
God Bless Sterling Marlin and Morgan Shepherd! RIP Coo Coo Marlin.🙏🏁✝🇺🇸🙏
Father Time is going to get us all … but this man still winning races … hats off to ya
Dang saw him. At a Pocono race while he was still racing had a nice conversation with him. This is really sad to see 💔
So sad to see him like this 😞 respect to him for Carrying on racing with Parkinson's ❤️
He posts Facebook videos every so often of him running a late model down the road where he lives and has his shop. I couldn't believe it when I first saw it. He actually looks like he has better control of his movements when he's in a race car. My family has always supported and pulled for him during his racing years as we are all from and still live in the same town as he.
Well atleast hes still moving and still talking
Sterling looks like his dad CooCoo in this video. I was heartbroken to see him like this. I had no idea he had Parkinson’s. He seems too still have his mind and humor. Get better Sterling. Prayers for you and your family.
Sad to watch,good luck in the future Marlin!
You still got it!! Much love..
I always felt that NASCAR dropped the ball when taking care of former drivers. I feel that every driver that completed at least one year as a Driver in the CUP series should get a lifetime Pit Pass to any and all Cup races.....for LIFE. Not just the Champions....... ALL Drivers that complete a year in the CUP series . If I was in charge I would make this a NASCAR Rule.
Loved it when he got out of his car at daytona and pulled the fender out under a black flag. Love this guy.
Ran into Sterling and his wife at a boat bar in the Caribbean in 2012. Had a good time with them. Hate to see this.
This is really sad to see this. Marlin was my guy since he won his first race at Daytona. I stopped watching Nascar when he retired. Parkinsons is very debilitating and I lost an uncle from it about 10 years ago.
One thing I remember about Sterling is he always had some wacky sounding exhaust when he came to Daytona. I pray for him now, and wish him nothing but the best.
Damn this is shocking to see. Really sad. Parkinsons is just awful.
SAD!
This is very difficult to watch, but at the same time, it's amazing that he is able to drive a race car and win. I wonder if he takes medicine that controls it when he drives
When he gets in the car it’s like he doesn’t even have it
Still has that calm voice. Just always loved his voice. God Speed Sterlin. One of the best on the plate tracks.
Love this guy
Met Sterling when i was a kid. He was very kind even though i was nervous. I hate seeing him like this. His accent always reminded me of Boomhauer. And i mean that respectfully. He is an awesome guy.
Good ole Sterling, true race car driver to the very core.
Saving this as a favorite 🤘
Yeah this is painful to watch. What a bummer.
I'm pretty sure he's still racing albeit on a smaller scale, legend.
Keep fighting my friend
this is so sad....this is the first i heard about this
Good luck Sterling....in Canada
helluva racer. Love the guy. Wish him the best.
Mad respect.....
I never knew he had Parkinson’s. So sad to see him like this. :-(
Great to see you sir. We love you
Sterling and his 94 team would come in my Aunts restaurant about once a week back in early 90’s. We just left him alone and didn’t bother him while he was eating. He was a pretty big guy in person. Nice guy! Hate to see him like this.
god damn its tough seeing sterling like this
Coo Coo's boy.. Sterling should have won the Winston Cup in 02 that 40 car.. Jamie Mcmurray won in that Silver Bullitt as relief driver. Sterling love you . Tony Glover.. Back to back Daytona 500 Champ
I remember that. Damn. He led in points for half the season. I really thought that was his year.
God bless Sterling Marlin.
Yeah I had no idea he was sick I wish him the best
I LOVE STERLING ! HE WAS UNJUSTLY TARGETED BY TERESA EARNHARDT SHE BOUGHT THE TEAM 14 AND ENDED HIS NASCAR RACING ! Sterling is so kind and unselfish he,Gordan ,Junior,Micheal Waltrip all helped with charity there is no other driver SO APPRECIATIVE AS STERLING MARLIN #4,40 &14
14? What u talking bout
@@diychad7268 Sterling's number was 14 when he raced for Ginn Racing in 2006-07. Ginn was bought out by DEI in 2008 and left Sterling without a ride.
Why do you believe that he was unjustly targeted?
@@TM42 I can’t say but someone targeted him someone who hates him
sad to see him this way
It's sad seeing him like this. Was never big on him, but wish him the best.
He's got more talent in his little finger then half of these so called race car drivers today!
One of the few strait up good guys. Good luck neighbor
Love ya buddy. 👍🏻
Good guy, hate that he is sick. I wish only the best for this man.
Damn its hard to see Sterling like this, but man he was awesome back in the day with Morgan McClure, had a good run with Ganassi too. I think its awesome that he still races
That's my boy right there. We almost had a cup championship back around 2002 when he was driving the Coors #40. I
Man I hate to see him like this😞
God bless Sterling Marlin
You know I used to keep up with everything in nascar but it's just not the same it started going down when brian France took over it nascar will never be the same
He was my favorite as I was a huge 4 car fan.sorry too see he has too deal with this.i think when it came too superspeedway he was one of the best ever period.
I deadass cried when I seen him shaking
Oh wow so sad
Love Coo Coo's boy
Sterling still has those "farmers arms" despite his disease. Hope all is well for him. God Bless.
Back When racing was racing!
Sterling please don't punish yourself anymore ,, his in heaven, youll meet him over there😔😔 i hope you feel better 😔
Punish himself for what
Does anybody remember during the Daytona 500 under red flag when Sterling got out of his car to pull away the front fender from the tire that was awesome
Dang sterling what a guy god speed I loved that 4 kodak car.....
This is David grindell I ran the spectator race at shady bowl speedway in degraff ohio. I gave you a shout out and beat a hemi with a Buick LeSabre. Blew up the engine but won the race. I'd love to drive for you. #40 forever.
This is so sad man! 😭
It suck that he has Parkinson’s, my grandpa had it for 22 years until he died and I never really got to know him
Pure Racer like his Dad Coo Coo.
Damn guy looks terrible I fell bad for him being sick and all but at least still racing
@Baby BEE it's a disease.
I never knew he was ill
Hellava man
Damn man. Poor fella.
Sad seeing him like this
Christ, I feel bad for him.
I didnt even know he had Parkinson. Your a Tennessee legend Sterling. #GoVols
Never knew he was sick, last time I saw him was sr wreck at Daytona....damn sad to see
Parkinsons sucks!! . Love this guy
This was hard to watch
This video just breaks my heart. So sad that he developed Parkinsons disease. I wonder how hes doing nowadays in 2024.
Oh god. Had no idea sterling had that damn shit. This isn't happening please
There’s a lot Sterling could teach these young kids that have replaced our heroes...
So sad to see him in this condition with the Parkinson’s.
Wow this is so sad to see
I really became aware of him @ Daytona with the yellow car. Irvan wrecked him and the 3. The 4 was STRONG. Hate he's sick. Maybe they can find a cute or treatment.
Wonder if the focus it takes to race more or less counteracts the effects of the parkinson's cuz there is no way one could race a car very well at all with those symptoms rearing their head
I feel bad for him I wonder if his neck injury in 02 contributed to his Parkinson's