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Dale Earnhardt Biography
Auto Racer
Dale Earnhardt was a legend of American auto racing, nicknamed "The Intimidator" for his competitive instincts and hard-driving style. Competing in the NASCAR racing league, Earnhardt had 76 career wins and won the Winston Cup championship seven times; as NASCAR grew in popularity during the 1980s and 1990s, Earnhardt became one of America's most popular athletes. His sons Kerry and Dale Jr. followed him into racing. After years of success in other races, Earnhardt Sr. finally won the famed Daytona 500 in 1998. Three years later he was killed in a crash on the final lap of the same race.
Extra credit: Earnhardt drove car #3... Besides "The Intimidator" he was also nicknamed "The Man in Black"... Earnhardt's father Ralph was also a popular auto racer.
Dale Earnhardt appears with folk singer Harry Chapin in our loop Death By Car.
Four Good Links
Dale Earnhardt, Inc.
Official site of the company run by his widow
Dale Earnhardt Dies at Daytona 500
ESPN's dramatic retelling of race day
The Earnhardt Connection
An excellent source for Earnhardt news stories and fan info
NASCAR: Dale Earnhardt
Biography, racing record and other tidbits from the racing league's official site
Vital Stats
Birth
Birthplace
Death
18 February 2001
(automobile crash, age 49)
Best Known As
Nascar's "The Intimidator"