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Tuesday, January 15 Ganassi deserves some credit ESPN.com We asked our users how they thought Marlin would fare in 2002. Here are some of the responses:
Sterling is proof that money is everything in this sport. Don't get me wrong, I think he is a good driver, but I think the results would have been good with who ever was in the cockpit of this machine. I would say the same about Gordon's ride. Put Terry in his car. You would get the same results. I think he will do what is expected of him in 2002 unless the chemistry goes bad. In that case, put one of the Wallace brothers in for the ride. I will leave it at that. Herschel G. Cox Spartanburg, S.C.
Sterling Marlin had a great year in 2001 because of one thing -- Chip Ganassi. Chip is a racer, and as a former driver, understands the driver and the business sides of racing. With that touch, he turned his CART team into one of the most dominating teams of the mid to late 1990s by picking raw talent and equipping them with what they need. Sterling Marlin had seen great year at the peak of Morgan McClure Motorsports. Plus, the addition of Dodge gave all involved a sense of a second chance for a team which had not been very impressive in years previous.
I look for Sterling to be a competitor at the front of the pack again this season. And with more experience with the Dodge body, I believe the team will only get stronger.
I was pleasantly surprised at Marlin's consistency over the entire season. Ganassi is a class act and will undoubtedly provide the means to make a championship run. A little luck is the only missing piece to the puzzle. Steve Middleton Belleville, Ontario
All they have to do is work on restarts and Sterling will have it in the BAG! Andy Kelly Coldwater, Mich.
With the car shop and the motors that he and Spencer will have, both teams will be in the top ten. Tom Mcnamara Midland, N.C.
Marlin was a breath of fresh air in 2001. It was good to see a different face/name listed in the top of the elite drivers in the sport. He not only proved that the Dodge could be competitive, he showed they could be consistent and win. I believe the Dodge teams will have a banner year with Marlin leading the way with a win at Daytona. Ray West Ocala, Fla.
Sterling demonstrated excellent consistency, with only two DNFs and good qualifying in 2001. I think that these elements are an indicator of a team that can seriously challenge for the championship in 2002. He will edge out Jr. and Jeff for the championship this year. Claude Bates Franklin, Tenn.
I think Sterling Marlin will only do better in 2002. He came real close to winning several more races in 2001. He might have given Gordon a run if luck had been on his side. Chip Ganassi has breathed new life in the No. 40 Coors Light, and it's only going to get better in 2002! Michael Hudock Gastonia, N.C.
Outstanding effort by Sterling Marlin and the Coors Light team last season. He single-handedly put Dodge back on the NASCAR map. I look for another good run in 2002 and another top-5 finish. Steve Torrens Medford, N.Y.
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