Sterling Marlin 2002 Kansas Wreck (mega heartbreaker)

This is the infamous wreck that down-spiraled Marlin's career...well the whole race review actually.

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[goldenjimbo007]

Well that wasn't the most jackass comment I've ever read, or anything.

[Penske Fan]

No. Sterling didn't come within 3 inches of Earnhardt's bumper. Dale came down on Sterling and got himself wrecked.

[colibug19]

or it was pepe le pew

[xEAxConfederateJoe]

I know its been 5 years... but i felt like replying

[Stormtrooper2178]

Sterling should have won the championship that year. It really sucks how a single wreck can destroy your chances of winning the championship, no, even worse, your entire career.

[DarinsBane]

Yikes ... Goes with many sports ...

[Jaymobe07]

If Earnhardt wore a proper helmet and safety gear he would be alive. Dont blame Marlin for holding his line.

[Travis Escorcio]

I hate hearing all the negative hate comments on Sterling Marlin. I never cared for him as a driver myself. But he raced with Dale Earnhardt for 20 plus years. Dale was one of his closed friends. No one took it harder than Sterling when Dale died. Sterling isnt to blame. They went into turn 3 literally banging off each other. If it was Mark Martin in Dale's position, he probably would have died too. Accidents happen. It's auto racing people.

[Axel7043]

you're the one that deserves to die, wishing dead is against God

[karnubawax .]

Sterling would probably have won the championship that year. And for all the people wishing hateful shit on Marilin because of Dale - FUCK OFF. Earnhart himself would tell you to fuck off if he was still alive. Shrader was every bit to blame as Marlin, which was ZERO. If you're gonna blame Sterling you might as well blame Kenny too because it was HIS car that forced Dale's into the wall at the angle it did. But if you had any brains you'd know that.

[Gforcebond]

yeah they struggled for the next few years after that that's for sure. They are on the rebound though right now. They got a real good program together. My brother is currently working for them he sets up the race cars before they get sent out to the race track. If they keep getting better watch out b/c not only will they continue to win races but they will start competing for championships like they use to.

[Axel7043]

at 0:17 you can hear the car hitting the wall