Be it in the JEGS/CRA All-Stars Tour or be it in the pinnacle level of NASCAR’s racing series, Sterling Marlin has made a name for himself racing in both of them. A former Cup Series driver and two-time Daytona 500 winner, Marlin was inducted into NASCAR's 75 Greatest Drivers last year. He brought Dodge their first victory at Michigan International Speedway upon their return to the Cup Series after a long hiatus in 2001.
However, it's not just racing cars that this versatile genius is great at. Before dedicating his life to race cars, Marlin was a skilled football and basketball player at the Spring Hill High School in Tennessee. Back in 1995 and 1996, he was conferred the title of “Professional Athlete of the Year” by the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame. In 2008, he was inducted into the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame.
However, being a champion doesn't come easy. And perhaps, nobody knows that better than Paula Hood Marlin. The veteran racer was already neck-deep in his career when he met Paula. Needless to say, she knew her husband was indeed a very busy man and she would have to put up with it. Speaking of how often they had to travel, Paula said in an interview, “You live out of suitcases, number one. Never, never are they unpacked.”
How many kids do Sterling Marlin and Paula Marlin have?
Sterling Marlin and Paula Marlin have been happily married since 29 July 1978. They are the parents of two children; a daughter Sutherlin Marlin and a son, Steadman Marlin.
Who are Sterling Marlin Kids?
Marlin's daughter is Sutherlin Marlin, a local business owner, and Steadman Marlin, a former NASCAR Xfinity Series driver.
Sutherlin Marlin
Sutherlin Marlin is the owner of Beasley’s Yard, a local Landscape Supplier based in Tennessee. She studied Horticulture at Columbia State Community College and has been married to Michael House since October 8, 2011.
Steadman Marlin
Perhaps Steadman Marlin inculcated the love for racing from his legendary father. At the age of just 4, he started racing GoKarts. He made his NASCAR debut at 16 in the NASCAR Late Model Stock Car division at Nashville Speedway. His best season was perhaps in 1999 when in only his 8th start, junior Marlin captured his first career victory.
FAQ's on Who Are Sterling Marlin Kids?
Marlin retired on March 18, 2010.
On July 23, 1995 and his 26th Talladega start, Marlin won at the infamous racetrack after having started from the pole.
Sterling Marlin’s crew chief at Morgan-McClure Motorsports was Tony Glover.
Sterling Marlin was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease when he was 55.
Sterling Marlin has 10 Cup wins under this belt.
