Marcis Auto Racing
Marcis Auto Racing is a former NASCAR Winston Cup team. It was owned and operated by former NASCAR driver Dave Marcis.[1]
| Owner(s) | Dave Marcis |
|---|---|
| Series | Winston Cup Series |
| Race drivers | Dave Marcis Jim Sauter Mike Alexander |
| Sponsors | Prodigy Internet Realtree Outdoors |
| Manufacturer | Chevrolet, Dodge |
| Opened | 1969 |
| Closed | 2003 |
| Career | |
| Drivers' Championships | 0 |
| Race victories | 1 |
Winston Cup
The highlight of Marcis' career as an owner-driver was winning at the old Richmond Fairgrounds in 1982 driving a very un-raceable looking 71 Chevy Malibu, sponsored by J. D. Stacy.[2] Marcis was a lap down, but made up the lap when the race leader Joe Ruttman spun out and Marcis passed him.[2] All three drivers that were ahead of Marcis pitted and he assumed the lead as it began to rain.[2] The race was called complete as darkness set in, and Marcis was declared the winner.[2] Marcis described the win, "I wasn't praying for rain, but I told the guys when I got out of the car (during the break before the race was canceled) that if the good Lord wanted to help an independent, this was his chance."[2] "It was one of my greatest moments in racing," Marcis said. "I had even built my own engine for that race."[2]
References
- http://www.enginelabs.com/features/dave-marcis-nascars-last-winning-engine-builderdriver/
- Grubba, Dale (2000). The Golden Age of Wisconsin Auto Racing. Oregon, Wisconsin: Badger Books. pp. 227–228. ISBN 1-878569-67-8.
External links
- Marcis Auto Racing owner statistics at Racing-Reference