| The mere mention
of the name Dale Earnhardt provoked
emotions of respect, idolization and
a stilling sense of awe in race fans
and people around the world. His daring
and calculated moves on the track that
brought fear and respect from his fellow
drivers were often off-set with his
advice and extensions of friendship
to them off the track.
He may have been known as The Intimidator,
but his heart and giving ways were
bigger than any track he raced. Many
of those giving and charitable ways
often went without fanfare or public
accolades. As busy as he was, he never
forgot his humble beginnings and knew
the value of taking time to remember
those in need.
Dale Earnhardt was a respected race
car driver and a winning team owner.
He was loved as a husband, father,
grandfather, boss and most importantly
- a person. When the black 3 Chevrolet
took to the track, fans stood, cheered
and watched his every move. He is
still admired, still respected and
will never be forgotten.
| Birth
Place: |
Kannapolis,
NC |
| Birth
Date: |
April 29,
1951 |
| Spouse: |
Teresa Earnhardt |
| Children: |
Kerry
Kelley
Dale, Jr.
Taylor |
Career Milestones:
| • |
Rookie of
the Year, 1979 |
| • |
Seven-Time
NASCAR Winston Cup Series Champion
- 1980, 1986, 1987, 1990, 1991,
1993, 1994 |
| • |
Five-time
NMPA Driver of the Year - 1980,
1986, 1987, 1990, 1994 |
| • |
Only six-time
winner of the Busch Clash - 1980,
1986, 1988, 1991, 1993, 1995 |
| • |
Only three-time
winner of the Winston All-Star
Race - 1987, 1990, 1993 |
| • |
Two-time American
Driver of the Year - 1987, 1994 |
| • |
Four-time
winner of the International Race
of Champions- 1990, 1995, 1999,
2000 |
| • |
Seven-time
winner of the Goody's 300 Busch
Series at Daytona (including five
straight wins from 1990 - 1994) |
| • |
Daytona 500
Winner - 1998 |
| • |
First American
driver to receive AUTOSPORTS Gregor
Grant Award |
| • |
First Winston
Cup driver to drive at Suzaka
Circuitland, Japan |
| • |
12-time winner
of the 125-mile qualifying race
at Daytona (including ten straight
wins from 1990 - 1999) |
| • |
Named ESPY's
"Driver of the Decade"
(1990's) |
| • |
Year 2000
marked Dale's 22nd full season
on the NASCAR Winston Cup Circuit |
| • |
"Most
Popular Driver" Award, 2001 |
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