A Tribute to a NASCAR Racing Legend - Presented by...
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A Tribute to a NASCAR Racing Legend - Presented by... |
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Dale Earnhardt - The Intimidator!1951 - 2001 Febuary-18, 2001 in turn four at Daytona International Speedway. 49-year -old Dale Earnhardt, known so well to millions as the driver of the black, No. #3 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, died doing what he loved most, hard, fast, and close racing.
The seven-time NASCAR Winston Cup Champion was involved in a violent crash after hitting the wall on the last lap of the Daytona 500. Death came instantly. Even though he was taken to nearby Halifax Medical Center in an ambulance, with his son, Dale Jr. at his side, doctors said his death occurred immediately after he hit the wall. Cause of death was listed as head injuries at the base of his skull. BiographyBirth Date: April 29, 1951 Birth Place: Kannapolis, NC. Height: 6'2" Weight: 195 lbs. Wife: Teresa Daughters: Taylor Nicole (12-20-88), Kelly King (8-28-72) Sons: Ralph Dale (10-10-74) Kerry Dale (12-8-78) Career Highlights: 1975 First career Winston Cup start at Charlotte Motor Speedway in the World 600. 1979 Earned Rookie of the year, Won first Winston Cup race, the Southern 500 at Bristol. 1980 Won first Winston Cup Championship in only second season. 1981 Won first $1 million in his 76th start. 1986 Won second Winston Cup Championship. 1987 Won Third Title, captured 11 races. Named Driver of the Year. 1990Earned fourth series Title. 1991 Fifth Winston Cup Championship. 1993 Won Sixth Title. 1994 Won Seventh Title by 444 points over Mark Martin. 1997 First Driver to reach $30 million in winnings. 1998 Captured the Daytona 500 in his 20th Try. 1999 Three Wins, finished 7th. 2000 Two Wins, second in final points standing. After finishing second in the Winston Cup Points, Earnhardt had high hopes for the 2001 season. In addition to his own personal goals, he had three of his own Winston Cup Teams, driven by Dale Jr., Steve Park and Michael Waltrip. As Michael was crossing the finish line, Earnhardt had already gone into the wall. Many, many questions will be asked about what NASCAR plans to do in the future about the type of walls that surround most tracks, especially since Earnhardt's death is the fourth in less than a year. Whether you love him or hated him, Dale Earnhardt was one of NASCAR's biggest stars. He will be missed not only by NASCAR fans and drivers, but the entire sports world. Thank You Dale, for all the Championship performances.
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