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]
Tragic Details Found In Dale Earnhardt Sr.'s Autopsy Report
Feb 1, 2022 · Earnhardt Sr. was going 150 miles an hour when he hit the wall at the angle that he did. The result was blunt force trauma to his head, which is what killed him, according to the autopsy result. Fellow racer Ken Schrader was the first to …
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 - 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.
Dale Earnhardt Sr. killed in crash | February 18, 2001 - HISTORY
Nov 13, 2009 · On February 18, 2001, Dale Earnhardt Sr., considered one of the greatest drivers in National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) history, dies at the age of 49 in a last-lap...
Remembering Dale Earnhardt: Triumph, Tragedy, and ...
Jan 7, 2024 · After his long and arduous pursuit, Dale Earnhardt Sr. achieved a historic victory at the Daytona 500 in 1998, marking a monumental milestone in his racing career. This triumph solidified Earnhardt’s reputation as one of the greatest NASCAR drivers of all time.
The Day Dale Earnhardt Sr. Made History With Kenny Wallace's ...
Oct 11, 2024 · At the Talladega Superspeedway on October 15, 2000, a crucial moment unfolded in the annals of NASCAR history as Dale Earnhardt Sr. sought to solidify his legacy with a potential 10th victory at this storied track. With a starting position of 20th, Earnhardt faced a formidable challenge.
Dale Earnhardt Sr. - AutoRacing.com
Dale Earnhardt, Sr. debuted in the Winston Cup in the year 1975, and in his first race driving an Ed Negre, he passed the finish line in 22nd place. In 1979 Earnhardt joined Rod Osterlund Racing, and during his rookie season, he won Rookie of the Year after gaining four poles and several great finishes. 1980 was filled with success for ...
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.