Steadman Marlin
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Steadman Marlin is a part-time NASCAR
driver. He currently drives the #95 Sadler Brothers Dodge in select races in the Busch Series
. Marlin, the son of Sterling Marlin
and grandson of the late Coo Coo Marlin
, was born in Columbia, Tennessee
on October 29, 1980. He made his NASCAR debut in 2000. Steadman and wife Mandi have one son, Stirlin Blaze Marlin.
' #42 Bellsouth
Chevy. This came at Nashville Fairgrounds, where Steadman only managed a start of 42nd in a field of 43. Marlin came home with a 30th place finish, involved with 20 other cars in a late-race crash.
Marlin then ran eight races in 2001, running for the Sadler Bros' #95 Shoney's
Ford. His best run was a 19th at Michigan, and had two other top-25 finishes. One of the seven races was for the #54 General Creation Chevy, where he crashed to a 42nd place at Memphis Motorsports Park
.
Marlin made six more starts in 2002, driving all for the Sadler Brothers. His best run was at Kentucky Speedway
, where lead his first career laps (7), before late race problems led him to 22nd. In his other five starts, Marlin finished no worse than 30th.
Marlin ran seven races in 2003, driving the #30 keystone
/Express Personnel Dodge for Braun Racing
. His best run in his career was a 15th at California
. He also tacked on a pair of 24ths. However, when Bruan consolidated to one car, Marlin was left rideless.
Marlin made his next start with a solo run in 2005. This time, Steadman Marlin would drive for FitzBradshaw Racing
, piloting the #12 at Charlotte
. He earned another lead lap finish of 19th.
Ford. He qualified last in the field, 36th. However, Marlin drove a solid first race in the series, coming home with a 22nd place effort.
In 2004, Marlin made the first two starts for the new team called Fiddleback Racing. Marlin made finishes of 17th and 22nd, in the first two races of 2004. Despite this, Marlin did not make any more races for this team, and has not raced in the series since.
NASCAR
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driver. He currently drives the #95 Sadler Brothers Dodge in select races in the Busch Series
Busch Series
The NASCAR Nationwide Series is a stock car racing series owned and operated by the National Association of Stock Car Auto Racing. It is promoted as NASCAR's "minor league" circuit, and is a proving ground for drivers who wish to step up to the organization's "big leagues"; the Sprint Cup circuit...
. Marlin, the son of Sterling Marlin
Sterling Marlin
Sterling Marlin is a retired NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver. He is the son of late NASCAR driver Coo Coo Marlin. He is married to Paula and has a daughter, Sutherlin, and a son, Steadman, who sometimes races in the Nationwide Series....
and grandson of the late Coo Coo Marlin
Coo Coo Marlin
Clifton "Coo Coo" Marlin was a NASCAR Winston Cup driver who spent 14 years in the series.-Local track history:...
, was born in Columbia, Tennessee
Columbia, Tennessee
Columbia is a city in Maury County, Tennessee, United States. The 2008 population was 34,402 according to U.S. Census Bureau estimates. It is the county seat of Maury County....
on October 29, 1980. He made his NASCAR debut in 2000. Steadman and wife Mandi have one son, Stirlin Blaze Marlin.
Busch Series Career
Marlin made his NASCAR debut in 2000, driving for Felix SabatesFelix Sabates
Felix Sabates is an entrepreneur and philanthropist living in the United States. He is currently a minority shareholder in Chip Ganassi Racing, which fields teams in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series , GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series and the IZOD IndyCar Series...
' #42 Bellsouth
BellSouth
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Chevy. This came at Nashville Fairgrounds, where Steadman only managed a start of 42nd in a field of 43. Marlin came home with a 30th place finish, involved with 20 other cars in a late-race crash.
Marlin then ran eight races in 2001, running for the Sadler Bros' #95 Shoney's
Shoney's
Shoney’s is a privately held restaurant chain that operates primarily in the Southeast, Midwest and Mid-Atlantic states and is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee. It is named after Alex Schoenbaum, who was the owner of the original chain of Big Boy restaurants in the southeastern United States...
Ford. His best run was a 19th at Michigan, and had two other top-25 finishes. One of the seven races was for the #54 General Creation Chevy, where he crashed to a 42nd place at Memphis Motorsports Park
Memphis Motorsports Park
Memphis International Raceway is an auto racing park located across the Loosahatchie River from Memphis, Tennessee, approximately ten miles south of Millington, Tennessee. The facility opened in 1987 with a drag strip and 1.8-mile road course...
.
Marlin made six more starts in 2002, driving all for the Sadler Brothers. His best run was at Kentucky Speedway
Kentucky Speedway
Kentucky Speedway is a tri-oval speedway in Sparta, Kentucky, which has hosted ARCA, NASCAR and Indy Racing League racing annually since it opened in 2000. The track is currently owned and operated by Speedway Motorsports, Inc. and Jerry Carroll, who, along with four other investors, owned...
, where lead his first career laps (7), before late race problems led him to 22nd. In his other five starts, Marlin finished no worse than 30th.
Marlin ran seven races in 2003, driving the #30 keystone
Keystone (beer brand)
Keystone beer is a product of the Coors Brewing Company in Golden, Colorado. It was first introduced in Chico, California in September 1989. Keystone can be found in can, keg, and occasionally bottled form...
/Express Personnel Dodge for Braun Racing
Braun Racing
Braun Racing was a NASCAR racing team based in Mooresville, North Carolina. The team was sold to Steve Turner in September 2010. The Nationwide and Sprint Cup Series teams remain active under Turner Motorsports. Following the announcement of the purchase, Turner Motorsports announced that they had...
. His best run in his career was a 15th at California
California Speedway
Auto Club Speedway is a two-mile , low-banked, D-shaped oval superspeedway in Fontana, California which has hosted NASCAR racing annually since 1997. The track was also used for open wheel racing events until 2005. The racetrack is located near the former locations of Ontario Motor Speedway and...
. He also tacked on a pair of 24ths. However, when Bruan consolidated to one car, Marlin was left rideless.
Marlin made his next start with a solo run in 2005. This time, Steadman Marlin would drive for FitzBradshaw Racing
FitzBradshaw Racing
Trail Motorsports was a NASCAR team based in Mooresville, North Carolina, which is near Charlotte. The team is owned by Armando Fitz and Art Shelton, and was previously co-owned by Fitz's former wife Mimi...
, piloting the #12 at Charlotte
Lowe's Motor Speedway
Charlotte Motor Speedway is a motorsports complex located in Concord, North Carolina, United States 13 miles from Charlotte, North Carolina. The complex features a quad oval track that hosts NASCAR racing including the prestigious Coca-Cola 600 on Memorial Day weekend and the Sprint All-Star Race...
. He earned another lead lap finish of 19th.
Craftsman Truck Series Career
Marlin has also driven in this mid-major series. His debut came in 2003, driving the #9 Billy Ballew MotorsportsBilly Ballew Motorsports
Billy Ballew Motorsports is a team that competes in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. They were formed in 1996 by Georgia businessman Billy Ballew. They currently field the #51 Bullet Liner F-150 for Colin Braun.- Fasscore Motorsports :...
Ford. He qualified last in the field, 36th. However, Marlin drove a solid first race in the series, coming home with a 22nd place effort.
In 2004, Marlin made the first two starts for the new team called Fiddleback Racing. Marlin made finishes of 17th and 22nd, in the first two races of 2004. Despite this, Marlin did not make any more races for this team, and has not raced in the series since.