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Dale Earnhardt Sr.
Dale Earnhardt Sr., known as "The Intimidator" and "The Man in Black," was a professional race car driver who was killed on the last lap of the 2001 Daytona 500. He is a seven-time NASCAR Winston Cup Series champion, the 1979 NASCAR Cup Series Rookie of the Year, the 1998 Daytona 500 winner and a 4 time IROC champion. He also won 76 Winston Cup races and 21 Busch Series races.
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Who was a better Nascar driver 43 Richard Petty or 3 Dale Earnhardt Sr.?
Different eras. Both dominated the competition. I would give a slight nod to Dale.
What is the silver content in the Dale Earnhardt Sr. One Pound Proof coin?
90% copper and 10% nickel plated
When did Dale Earnhardt Sr. start driving with GM Goodwrench sponsorship?
GM Goodwrench began sponsoring Dale Sr's race car in 1988.
How did Dale Earnhardt Jr. feel about Dale Earnhardt's death?
Like any son who cares about his own father, he had to feel extremely heartbroken upon his passing. Dale Jr. was not only his son, but a fan also. I believe he was in shock because everyone believed Dale Sr. was invincible. Now knowing what we know about Junior's relationship with his stepmother, he might have even been thinking about DEI going downhill. Which it did. If there was no merger with Chip Ganassi, there would be no racing team left that bears the Earnhardt name. Junior probably felt that not only did he lose a father that day, he lost a car owner that would have given him a pat on the back or a kick in the pants when needed.
If Dale Earnhardt Sr were still alive do you think Dale Jr's performance would be better?
I believe it would have been better. I think Dale Sr. was the only person who could speak to Junior the way he should be spoken to. That's with authority. I also believe Dale Sr. would have stopped the friction that formed between Dale Jr. and Theresa Earnhardt. Junior would still be driving for his father at DEI, carrying on the family name and running well. Being the team owner, his father would have seen to that.
What happened to legendary Nascar racer Dale Earnhardt Sr.?
On February 18, 2001, Dale Earnhardt Sr. was killed in a crash on the last lap at Daytona International Speedway.
What brand and model watch did Dale Earnhardt Sr primarily wear?
Dale Earnhardt sometmes wore a Fortis 597.11.11M Flieger Automatic Chronograph. Dale also had a black and gold Rolex Daytona Chronograph.
What date did Dale Earnhardt Sr. die?
Feb. 18, 2001, on the last lap, last turn of the Daytona 500, with 2 cars that he owned the 15 with Mike Waltrip and the 8 of Dale Jr leading the race, Dale at the time was running around 3 to 5th, really kinda blocking cars from getting up to Jr and Mike, Sterling Marlin came up on the inside and they touched sending Dale into a spin, Ken Shrader driving the 36 M & M car got into Dale also putting the car in a more of a head on toward the wall. As Mike crossed the line in first and Dale Jr 2nd, cars were spinning behind them.
Dale died on impact with the wall. The # 3 and the # 36 came to rest on the inside of the track, Shrader popped out of his car to go check on his buddy Dale and you could tell that something was wrong, when they interviewed Kenny, you could tell something was wrong. The ambulance carried Dale out of the track with the lights not going on top. You knew something was wrong. Later that evening, Mike Helton told the Nascar world of what happened. It was shocking. While the # 3 transporter made its way from Daytona back to Charlotte, not one car passed him to the outside, every car, truck, motorcycle stayed in a line behind him, it still gives me chill bumps just thinking about it.
That day, even most fans were saddend by the accident, Earnhart fans were devistated. I felt like I lost a family member, I had been following Dales career at that point for exactly 11 years to the race, not the date.
The following week, Steve Park won one of the most memorable races in Nascar history. Jr crashed his car almost in the same manner that Dale Sr did, it was really freaky. In the 3rd race of Kevin (4th race of the season) since taking the wheel of the 3 car which is now know as the 29, Kevin beat Gordon to the line in the same manner that Dale beat Bobby L to the line the previous year. It was really freaky. On the first race back at Daytona since Dales death, Jr won the race back to the checkerd flag.
Dale Earnhardt to the day is still very missed by what is now dubbed as the Earnhardt Nation.
He will be Forever the Man, We will be Forever the Fans.
Did Dale Earnhardt Sr. win a Nascar road course race?
Yes. Dale Sr. won his only Nascar road course race on May 7, 1995 at Sears Point Raceway. The track is now known as Infineon Raceway.
When was Dale Earnhardt Sr's last win?
Dale Sr's last win came on October 15, 2000 at the Talladega Superspeedway. Dale was the winner of the Winston 500.
How did Ralph Lee Earnhardt die?
Dale Sr's father, Ralph Lee Earnhardt, died at the age of 45 from a heart attack.
What is the first ball cap worth that came out after Dale Earnhardt Sr. passed away?
Zip, zero, nadda. Too many collectors.
What is the value of a 1997 Dale Earnhardt Sr. crash car by Action?
The value is all what is perceived by the buyer. If you offer a 100.00 price and the buyer agrees, then the value is 100.00.
What city in Michigan did Dale Sr live or call home for a time with his first wife?
none him and his 1st wife lived in his home town till she left him
What did Dale Earnhardt Sr. want to be when he got older?
Dale Sr. was and always wanted to be a race car driver. At the time of his death he was still very competitive. If Dale Sr. eventually reached retirement, he probably would have spent most of his time with his racing team (DEI) and paving the way for his son, Dale Jr. to try to follow in his footsteps. Things would have been a little different for Dale Jr. if his father was still here.
What is the value of a Dale Earnhardt Sr. Intimidator 52 card?
There are many different cards dedicated to the NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt, Sr. The value of the Intimidator card, however is just $0.99.
What were the last words that Dale Earnhardt Sr. said to Dale Earnhardt Jr.?
It was "I didn't mean to wreck him I was just rattling his cage." This saying began back in 1996 I think I'm not sure but he said that back in that year (if it was 1996) he had wrecked Terry Labonte and sent him into the wall and that's when he said it. He said it in an interview. Every since that happened it just began as Dale Earnhardt's saying. It actually has the video on youtube.com where Dale Sr. says it and it also shows the wreck too.
Does Dale Earnhardt Enterprises still exist?
Dale Earnhardt Inc. (DEI) is still located in Moorseville, NC, and their showroom is still open to visitors. DEI no longer has a race team. They merged with Chip Ganassi and Felix Sabates on November 12, 2008, forming Earnhardt Ganassi Racing.
Beginning in 2014, the team is known as Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates. The Earnhardt family is no longer connected with the team.
