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.

Jan 13, 2025 · 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.

Feb 18, 2021 · At 17:16 Eastern Time, it was the moment that the sport lost one of its greatest and revered drivers of all time: Dale Earnhardt. The seven-time NASCAR Cup champion, known as the fearless...

May 2, 2023 · Known as “The Intimidator” by rivals and fans, Earnhardt’s trademarks were an aggressive driving style and consistent success on a variety of tracks. His haul of 76 Cup Series victories included four Winston 500s, three Coca-Cola 600s, three Southern 500s, the 1995 Brickyard 400, and the 1998 Daytona 500, all gems of the sport.

One of the greatest American stock car drivers of all time, Dale Earnhardt was born in Kannapolis, North Carolina. The son of Ralph Earnhardt, Dale continued the racing legacy, and it lives on today with his son, Dale Earnhardyt Jr., and the company Dale Earnhardt Inc. (DEI).

Apr 29, 2022 · Explore the career and impact of seven-time champion and NASCAR Hall of Famer Dale Earnhardt with a look through the years at "The Intimidator."

Jul 21, 2023 · According to the survey, Dale Earnhardt’s death in the 2001 Daytona 500 was picked as NASCAR’s most pivotal moment. (AP Photo/Glenn Smith, File) The 2001 Daytona 500 remains the bleakest day in NASCAR history.

Feb 15, 2021 · Many have tried to define Dale Earnhardt, explain the essence of the man behind the reflective sunglasses and thick mustache, whose mill town upbringing resonated with the everyday man even as Earnhardt did remarkable things with the black No. 3 Chevrolet.

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.

Feb 16, 2021 · With 76 victories and seven titles in NASCAR’s premier series, Earnhardt’s talent was unquestioned in the No. 3 Chevrolet, and it also was revealed on many of the Cup Series’ biggest stages.