Some Photos Courtesy of
Jayski's NASCAR Silly Season Site





One Quarter Mile From Heaven


Like a guardian angel from 4 cars back
Watching Michael and Dale Jr. as they circled the track
No intention of winning, just holding his place
So proud of his "boys" now winning the race
We thought it was over, the end so near
No time for pain, no time for fear
We did not know, as there was no sign
Dale was only one quarter mile from his final finish line
Within an instant, NASCAR fans would be facing
An eternal change in the world of racing
He was one of the greatest, beloved in his sport
With a grand career now sadly cut short
All the crowd noticed was excitment and debris
But a miracle was happening we could not see
Dale said goodbye through shinning sheet metal and chrome
As GOD gave "Number 3" the checkerd flag "home"
But forever in out hearts, and in the scheme of things
We'll picture him circling heaven with black and red wings
Grinning, telling angels... and even the Creator
"Look out over there....here comes the Intimidator"

God Bless The Author
Of This Poem!


Picture Courtesy of
The Chief
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When the RACE starts without me,
Please try to understand,
That an angel came and called my name,
And took me by the hand,
And said my place was ready,
In heaven far above,
And that I'd have to leave behind
All those I dearly love.
But as I turned to walk away,
A tear fell from my eye
For all my life, I'd always thought,
I didn't want to die.
But when I walked through heaven's gates,
I felt so much at home.
When God looked down and smiled at me,
From His great golden throne,
He said, "This is eternity,
And all I have promised you."
Today your life on earth is past,
But here life starts anew.
I promise no tomorrow,
But today will always last,
And since each day's the same way
There's no longing for the past.
You have been so faithful,
So trusting and so true.
Though there were times
You did some things
You knew you shouldn't do.
But you have been forgiven
And now at last you're free.
So won't you come and take my hand
And share my life with me?
So when the RACE starts without me,
Don't think we're far apart,
For every time you think of me,
I'm right there, in your heart.





God's new chauffeur driven Limo!


Hold Him Close,Lord....
You Now Have The BEST.







HE WILL BE TRULY MISSED

A poem FROM Dale to us..

A fine Daytona afternoon, the season just begun.
My boys were running one and two, and I was having fun.
I probally could have won the thing, but something held me back.
I was watching Dale and Mikey -- and holding off the pack.
I was looking toward the front and not really toward the rear.
Something tapped me on my bumper, but still i had no fear.
I thought it might be Sterling - I knew he was nearby.
When Sterling smells the checkered flag, I'll tell you, he aint shy.
I slipped a bit. I turned the wheel. I senced something very odd.
It wasn't Sterling's tap I felt. It was the tap of God.
"Not now," I said. " I'm racing hard. There's work still here to do."
"You're time is up," He whispered low, "So say a quick adieu."
I wasn't really ready, but I didn't have a choice.
He'd tapped me on the bumper and I'd heard His hallowed voice.
So I did as he instructed. I just packed it in and left.
I guessed it can't be helped that I left some of you bereft.
Did you see those birds upon the wall as they scattered in the breeze?
Will it make it any easier to know that one of them was me?
There was also Davey, Dad and Niel and someother guys I've known.
And they all came to Daytona just to escort me on home,
Hey- congratulations, Mikey! You made a worthy run.
I wish you many many more. Your wins have just begun.
All that fun you had in Victory Lane, I was proud as proud can be.
Did you see that seagull flying low? Yeah Mikey, that was me.
So, friends, fans and family, don't mourn me for too long.
Get on with life - take care of things - be brave and proud and strong.
I'll surely miss you everyone. About that I will not lie.
But as long as you remember me- I really didn't die.



THE HEAVEN 500


The Heaven 500, was just getting started,
an All-Star race, for the racing departed.
- Heroes of the track, with nerves like steel,
and sitting on the pole, was a cat named Neil.
- Adam Petty was there, with his beautiful smile,
Kenny Irwin determined, to finish in style.
- Lee Petty was glowing, with that Grandfather pride,
with Davey & Clifford, both in a new ride.
- Fireball Roberts, floated in on a cloud,
while Tony Roper waved, to the Heavenly crowd.
- Morrosso & Nemecheck, then Tim Richmond appeared,
Al Kulwicki strapped in, while the racing fans cheered.
- The honorary starter, for this Heavenly race,
Ralph Earnhardt was chosen, a tear on his face.
- But the red flag flew, just before it had begun,
and every eye, was open wide, and looking to the SON.
- A last minute entry, was the cause of delay,
while the fans were instructed, to kneel and to pray.
- The Heavens turned black, and the clouds turned dark,
the lightning was brilliant, the thunder did bark.
- Then out of the rumble, for all there to see,
the clouds formed a number, a black number three.
The Heavenly fans, then erupted with pride,
and welcomed this star, who had recently died.
- With a bolt of lightning, Dale Earnhardt arrived,
as he stood before Jesus, his spirit revived.
- Jesus hugged his precious child, then revealed his perfect plan,
"I brought you home, to let you know, that I'm your biggest fan!"
- "The Intimidator was needed, for this Heavenly race,
leaving all of your earthly fans, with honor & with grace."
- Ralph Earnhardt then stepped forward, embracing his son,
then whispered in the ear of Dale, "Let's go and have some fun!"
- As Ralph stood proud, the green flag flew,
the crowd went wild and the tension grew.
- And just like Salvation, the admission was free,
as every eye focused, on the black number three.
- When the checkered flag dropped, no dry eyes remained,
it was a photo finish, as Jesus explained.
- He said, "There are no losers, on this Heavenly track,
this was a welcome home party, for The Man In Black!"



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