Dale Earnhardt - Wikipedia
Ralph Dale Earnhardt (/ ˈ ɜːr n h ɑːr t /; April 29, 1951 – February 18, 2001) was an American professional stock car driver and racing team owner, who raced from 1975 to 2001 in the former NASCAR Winston Cup Series (now called the NASCAR Cup Series), most notably driving the No. 3 Chevrolet for Richard Childress Racing. [3]
Dale Earnhardt - Death, Career & Facts - Biography
Apr 2, 2014 · Race car driver Dale Earnhardt won a record-tying seven NASCAR championships. He died after crashing during the final lap of the Daytona 500 in 2001.
Dale Earnhardt, Sr. (1951 – 2001) - North Carolina History
Dale Earnhardt, Sr. (1951 – 2001) Written By Jonathan Martin Born on April 29, 1952 in the town of Kannapolis (Cabarrus County), North Carolina, Ralph Dale Earnhardt, like other racing oriented families such as the Pettys and the Labontes, was the son of a NASCAR driver.
Death of Dale Earnhardt - Wikipedia
On the afternoon of February 18, 2001, American stock car racing driver and team owner Dale Earnhardt was involved in a final-lap collision in the 2001 Daytona 500, in which he crashed into a retaining wall after making contact with Sterling Marlin and Ken Schrader.
Dale Earnhardt | Biography, Racing Career, Awards & Fatal Crash ...
6 days ago · Dale Earnhardt (born April 29, 1951, Kannapolis, N.C., U.S.—died Feb. 18, 2001, Daytona Beach, Fla.) was an American stock-car racer who was the dominant driver in the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) during the 1980s and ’90s.
Mark Martin Pays Tribute to Dale Earnhardt After Nostalgic Photo ...
1 day ago · Dale Earnhardt Sr.’s maiden visit to the Daytona International Speedway as a NASCAR Cup Series driver was in 1978. But his first-ever outing at the track came in 1976. Dale Earnhardt Jr. recently shared a picture of his father driving the iconic No. 8 in Daytona that year, stirring up a wave of nostalgia in Mark Martin.
Earnhardt, Dale, Sr. - Encyclopedia.com
Dale Earnhardt, Sr. 1951-2001. American race car driver. Seven-time Winston Cup champion Dale Earnhardt Sr. collected a huge following of fans during his 28-year career on the circuit of the National Association for Stock Car Racing (NASCAR). Driving a black #3 Chevrolet sedan and dressed in black, he was nicknamed the Intimidator for his ...
Dale Earnhardt Sr - International Motorsports Hall of Fame
Dale Earnhardt led more than 25,000 laps in 406 races, and received more than $40 million in winnings. Earnhardt also won 21 Busch races. He was successful in the IROC Series as well, with records in wins (11) and championships (4) against the best drivers in all forms of racing.
What it was like racing Dale Earnhardt: Recalling 'The Intimidator' …
Feb 16, 2021 · NBC Sports will take a look at the life, legacy and long-lasting impact of Dale Earnhardt who died 20 years ago this week on the last lap of the 2001 Daytona 500 on Feb. 18, 2001.
» Dale Earnhardt - Automotive Hall of Fame
One of the winningest drivers of his generation, Dale Earnhardt’s unique, forceful driving style and never-say-quit attitude earned him the nickname “The Intimidator.”