Career Overview
Marcis' career is notable in the history of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. While he is best known as the last of the non-factory supported independent owner drivers, he is also known as one of the top drivers of the 1970s. During his career, he drove for series championship car owners Nord Krauskopf and Rod Osterlund. Marcis retired in second place on the all time starts list with 883 behind Richard Petty. Ricky Rudd has since passed him for second on the list. Marcis often owned/drove the #71 car. He finished 8 times in the Top 10 season long driver's points.
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