In Memory of Dale Earnhardt

Dale Earnhardt

Birthdate: April 29, 1951

Birth Place: Kannapolis, N.C.

Car Number: 3

Team: Richard Childress

Racing Sponsor: GM Goodwrench Service Plus

Manufacturer: Chevrolet

Biography

Dale Earnhardt, arguably the best driver in stock car history, died Feb. 18, 2001 from head injuries sustained during a last-lap crash in the Daytona 500. Earnhardt almost won his eighth NASCAR Winston Cup Series championship in 2000, but a runner-up finish in the final standings kept him from breaking his tie of seven with the legendary Richard Petty. "The Intimidator's" seven crowns offer all the proof needed to those who question his place in history. His aggressive style helped define a generation of drivers, those who run hard Sunday, then shake hands and exchange congratulations when all is said and done. Earnhardt was the first driver in the history of the sport to win the rookie of the year award and the series title at the NASCAR Winston Cup Series level. He did it in consecutive seasons -- 1979 and 1980. He was the first three-time winner of the Winston Select (1987, '90 and '93) and he won three IROC championships (1990, '95 and '99). Earnhardt credited Rod Osterlund with giving him his biggest break, in 1978. He won the championship for Osterlund, his first, in 1980 before moving on to drive for Richard Childress, for whom he won his last six titles. Earnhardt owned a strong NASCAR Winston Cup Series organization, which fields three cars, including one for his son, Dale Earnhardt Jr.

2000 Statistics

Starts35

Wins2Poles0

Top 5's13Top 10's 24

Career Wins (through 2000)76

Career Poles (through 2000)22
This is Earnhardt with Kyle Petty Earnhardt Dead at the age of 49. Earnhardt at the Bush Clash in 1986. The Champion is early 1980. Earnhardt with his wonderful wife Theresa Earnhardt with President Bush Earnhardt being cool Earnhardt with Ernie Irvin Earnhardt with Kyle Petty Earnhardt wins the Winston 500. The crash that he died in on Feb 19, 2001 Earnhardt being confused Earnhardt thinking with passion Earnhardt and his great son Dale Jr. Couple of days before he died at the Gatorade 125