Dale Earnhardt lost his life in a crash on the last lap of the Daytona 500 on Feb. 18, 2001. The seven-time NASCAR Cup champion won 76 races, had 428 top 10s, and earned 22 starts from the pole. He was known as “The Intimidator” for his driving style. Earnhardt was revered by competitors and fans of NASCAR. Twenty-five years later, the legacy of the “3” car driver remains large and vibrant. Reflecting in pictures of one of the greatest drivers in NASCAR history.
Remembering Dale Earnhardt
A Dale Earnhardt look-alike at the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out 400 at the Richmond Raceway.
Remembering Dale Earnhardt
NASCAR Winston Cup Series driver Dale Earnhardt during the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.
Remembering Dale Earnhardt
Dale Earnhardt adjusts his helmet during testing at the Daytona International Speedway.
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he helmet worn by NASCAR Cup Series owner and former driver Richard Childress sits atop the last race winning car of the late Dale Earnhardt prior to the 1000Bulbs.com 500 at Talladega Superspeedway.
Remembering Dale Earnhardt
NASCAR Winston Cup driver Dale Earnhardt takes a nap in his truck.
Remembering Dale Earnhardt
A view of the statue of Dale Earnhardt.
Remembering Dale Earnhardt
NASCAR Winston Cup Series driver Dale Earnhardt in action during the Pepsi 400 at the Daytona International Speedway.
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Dale Earnhardt relaxes at the Goodyear Tire Test in Sukaza, Japan.
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NASCAR Winston Cup Series driver Dale Earnhardt races along with his son Dale Earnhardt Jr (8) at the Daytona International Speedway.
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NASCAR Winston Cup Series driver Dale Earnhardt.
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Winston Cup Series driver Dale Earnhardt.
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FILE PHOTO; NASCAR Winston Cup Series driver Dale Earnhardt.
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A NASCAR Sprint Cup Series fan with a tattoo of Dale Earnhardt on his back.
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A fan of NASCAR Winston Cup Series driver Dale Earnhardt waves a #3 flag.
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NASCAR Winston Cup Series driver Dale Earnhardt at Phoenix International Raceway.
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Dale Earnhardt of the Goodwrench Chevrolet car gets ready for the Checker Auto Parts/Dura Lube 500.
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NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt.
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George W. Bush (R) shares a laugh with NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt during a driver’s meeting.
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A portrait of NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt adorns a memorial outside Earnhardt’s corporate headquarters.
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NASCAR fans Ronnie (L) and Vickie Pethel of Concord, NC, say a prayer at a memorial outside driver Dale Earnhardt’s corporate headquarters.
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Dale Earnhardt of the United States, sits aboard the #3 GM Goodwrench Service Plus Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet Monte Carlo.
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Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Dale Earnhardt pose for a photograph after the Pepsi Southern 500.
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Dale Earnhardt poses with his wife Teresa and the trophy after winning the IROC Race during the Brickyard 400.
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A portrait of Dale Earnhardt as he sits in his car during the California 500.
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NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt racing for team GM Goodwrench Chevrolet.
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Seven-time Winston Cup Champion Dale Earnhardt’s crew service his car during his last pit stop before winning the Brickyard 400.
This article originally appeared on The List Wire: Dale Earnhardt, 25 years after fatal crash
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