Marlette Roofing Company has been involved with the sponsorship of Sam Patrick's drag racing cars since 1978.  Sam raced a 1951 English Ford Prefect from 1978 until 1981.  In 1981 Sam built a 1980 Chevy Monza and raced until 1985.

After a lengthy break from racing in 2003 Sam purchased a 1937 Chevy coupe built in Odessa, TX, called "Burning Money".  The car was refurbished to Sam's specifications and has been racing as a nostalgia gasser ever since.

Sam has won several championship nostalgia races including:  Goodguys "Blue Suede" Cruise in Norwalk, OH, the Goodguys Hot Rod Nationals in Indianapolis, IN and the NHRA Hot Rod Reunion in Bowling Green, KY.  

Sam won the prestigious season series in the Nostalgia Drag Racing League (NDRL) Pro Gas category in both 2013 and 2014 and tied for the 2015 championship.