Thieves target Arden home of former NASCAR driver Dave Marcis
2 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 6, 2026, 3:16 AM
Last updated Sep 6, 2026
Burglars broke into the Arden, North Carolina home of longtime NASCAR Cup Series driver Dave Marcis over the weekend while he was away. The Buncombe County Sheriff's Office is investigating the incident as a felony breaking and entering. Stolen items include firearms, Rolex watches, jewelry, and personal racing memorabilia. Many of the missing possessions, particularly the watches, held significant personal value following the death of Marcis' wife, Helen, in January. Investigators are currently seeking information regarding the stolen property, noting that much of the personalized racing memorabilia is difficult to sell due to its unique nature. The investigation remains open.
- •The Buncombe County Sheriff's Office is investigating the incident as felony breaking and entering.
- •Stolen items include firearms, Rolex watches, jewelry, and NASCAR memorabilia.
- •The home is located in Arden, North Carolina.
- •Investigators are asking anyone with information regarding the case to come forward.
- 3:16 AMMotorsport.com — Arrest made in burglary targeting retired NASCAR Cup driver Dave Marcis
- 3:11 PMYahoo Sports — Thieves Hit NASCAR Iron Man Dave Marcis' Home, Made Off With Guns, Rolexes, and Irreplaceable Racing History
"Dave Marcis spent thirty-five years in NASCAR's Cup Series proving a driver didn't need a fat budget or a superteam to outlast almost everyone else on pit road. Somebody broke into his house in Arden, North Carolina while he was out of town over the weekend, and the Buncombe County Sheriff's Office isn't treating it as a routine burglary. The office's own incident report classifies the case as felony breaking and entering at a residence, with investigators confirming high-value items were taken.
"The Buncombe County (North Carolina) Sheriff's Office has made an arrest in a break-in involving retired NASCAR Cup driver Dave Marcis. He was out of town with the burglary took place, and several irreplaceable items of NASCAR memorabilia were among the things stolen. Marcis started 883 NASCAR Cup races between 1968 and 2002, and only three drivers in history have ever started more races at ...Keep reading
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External links- Motorsport.comSep 6, 2026, 3:16 AMArrest made in burglary targeting retired NASCAR Cup driver Dave Marcis
The Buncombe County (North Carolina) Sheriff's Office has made an arrest in a break-in involving retired NASCAR Cup driver Dave Marcis. He was out of town with the burglary took place, and several irreplaceable items of NASCAR memorabilia were among the things stolen. Marcis started 883 NASCAR Cup races between 1968 and 2002, and only three drivers in history have ever started more races at ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsSep 5, 2026, 3:11 PMThieves Hit NASCAR Iron Man Dave Marcis' Home, Made Off With Guns, Rolexes, and Irreplaceable Racing History
Dave Marcis spent thirty-five years in NASCAR's Cup Series proving a driver didn't need a fat budget or a superteam to outlast almost everyone else on pit road. Somebody broke into his house in Arden, North Carolina while he was out of town over the weekend, and the Buncombe County Sheriff's Office isn't treating it as a routine burglary. The office's own incident report classifies the case as felony breaking and entering at a residence, with investigators confirming high-value items were taken.
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