COO COO MARLIN
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'Clifton "Coo Coo" Marlin' (January 3, 1932–August 14, 2005) was a NASCAR Winston Cup driver who spent 14 years in the series.
Marlin earned a name for himself at the short tracks in Tennessee and Alabama running against Red Farmer and Bobby and Donnie Allison. He was a four time track champion at Nashville Speedway USA.
Coo Coo was a speedway favorite with a lot of kids during the 1960s. He drove a fire-engine red 1964 Chevy Impala, #711, and was the first real "hero" to many youngsters. During this time, he and his racing "nemesis," Charlie Binkley #125, continuously thrilled audiences with their oftentimes nail-biting finishes. Coo Coo was always available for photos and autographs in the pits after a race. His brother, Jack Marlin, was also a crowd favorite.
Marlin advanced to part-time rides on the NASCAR Grand National circuit, starting with one race in 1966 and three in 1967. Coo Coo ran more of the schedule as the series changed from Grand National to Winston Cup, but he never competed in more than 23 races in any season. He never won a race in his 165 Winston Cup starts from 1966 to 1980, but he had nine Top 5 and 51 Top 10 finishes, with many of those starts in a car numbered 14.[1]
Marlin died in his hometown of Columbia, Tennessee on August 14, 2005 of lung cancer at the age of 73.
Shortly after his death, his son Sterling was in negotiations with MB2 Motorsports to join the team's second car for 2006. When the team was unable to retain the #10 (which was to be used by Evernham Motorsports for 2006), MB2 was looking for a number. A still-grieving Sterling found the #14 available and had MB2 request the #14, which was granted, and is being used to honor his father.
1. Coo Coo Marlin page of Racing-reference website [1], retrieved May 21, 2007.
★ ESPN Obituary
| Contents |
| Local track history |
| Grand National and Winston Cup career |
| Death |
| Son's use of number 14 as memorial |
| References |
| External links |
Local track history
Marlin earned a name for himself at the short tracks in Tennessee and Alabama running against Red Farmer and Bobby and Donnie Allison. He was a four time track champion at Nashville Speedway USA.
Coo Coo was a speedway favorite with a lot of kids during the 1960s. He drove a fire-engine red 1964 Chevy Impala, #711, and was the first real "hero" to many youngsters. During this time, he and his racing "nemesis," Charlie Binkley #125, continuously thrilled audiences with their oftentimes nail-biting finishes. Coo Coo was always available for photos and autographs in the pits after a race. His brother, Jack Marlin, was also a crowd favorite.
Grand National and Winston Cup career
Marlin advanced to part-time rides on the NASCAR Grand National circuit, starting with one race in 1966 and three in 1967. Coo Coo ran more of the schedule as the series changed from Grand National to Winston Cup, but he never competed in more than 23 races in any season. He never won a race in his 165 Winston Cup starts from 1966 to 1980, but he had nine Top 5 and 51 Top 10 finishes, with many of those starts in a car numbered 14.[1]
Death
Marlin died in his hometown of Columbia, Tennessee on August 14, 2005 of lung cancer at the age of 73.
Son's use of number 14 as memorial
Shortly after his death, his son Sterling was in negotiations with MB2 Motorsports to join the team's second car for 2006. When the team was unable to retain the #10 (which was to be used by Evernham Motorsports for 2006), MB2 was looking for a number. A still-grieving Sterling found the #14 available and had MB2 request the #14, which was granted, and is being used to honor his father.
References
1. Coo Coo Marlin page of Racing-reference website [1], retrieved May 21, 2007.
External links
★ ESPN Obituary
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