On February 18, 2001, NASCAR experienced a moment that permanently divided its history into before and after. Dale Earnhardt, seven-time Cup Series champion and one of the most recognizable figures in ...
On Feb. 18, 2001, NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt was killed in a crash at the Daytona 500. Here's a look back at the crash, its aftermath and his legacy.
Dale Earnhardt died 25 years ago on Feb. 18, 2001, during the final lap of the Daytona 500. Following his racing debut in 1975, Earnhardt went on to have a historic career, racking up 76 wins and he ...
Dale Earnhardt's death during the 2001 Daytona 500 triggered a major safety revolution in NASCAR, leading to zero racing fatalities in the 25 seasons since. Earnhardt remains a legendary figure whose ...
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Ryan Newman was lying in bed one morning, his two daughters still tucked in down the hall, when a YouTube video of his death-defying crash popped up as a recommended watch. He ...
It’s difficult to encapsulate the full scope of Dale Earnhardt’s legacy in stockcar racing. In life, he transcended the sport, steering its popularity to new heights. In death, he transformed it.
On Feb. 18, 2001, NASCAR racing changed forever when one of its biggest stars, Dale Earnhardt, died in a crash on the final lap of the 200-lap Daytona 500, known as "The Great American Race." On that ...
The NASCAR legend died in a fatal crash on Feb. 18, 2001 Brian Cleary/Getty Dale Earnhardt died on Feb. 18, 2001 The NASCAR legend suffered a fatal crash during the final lap of the Daytona 500 His ...