Dale Earnhardt--The Intimidator
1951-2001
On The Last Lap Of Your Last Race
God Speed With The Checkered Flag
As You Cross The Finish Line Into Heaven
You Are Greatly Missed
Rick Bobbie And Rasky
Dale Earnhardt's Biography
Nicknamed The Intimidator For His Aggressive And Keen Driving Abilities
Dale Earnhardt Was A Fan Favorite Across The United States
Earnhardt Began Automobile Racing When he Was A Teenager
Team
Richard Childress Racing Enterprises Inc
Sponsor
GM Goodwrench Service
Primary Sponsor
GM Goodwrench Service Plus
Car
#3 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Owner
Richard Childress
Crew Chief
Kevin Hamlin
Hometown
Kannapolis--NC.
Resides
Mooresville--NC.
Birthdate
April 29--1951
Height
6'1"
Weight
201 lbs
Favorite Movie
Cool Hand Luke
Personal Hero
His Father
Ralph Earnhardt
Hobbies
Hunting
Fishing And Boating
Wife
Teresa
Children
Taylor
Dale Jr
Kelly And Kerry
Dale Earnhardt's Career Statistics
Years Racing
25
Races Run
618
Total Wins
72
Top Five Finishes
263
Top Ten Finishes
389
Biggest Purse Won
Daytona 500
$1,080,233
Career Earnings
$34,232,474
Joined RCR Racing In 1984
First Winston Cup Start
Charlotte "75"
First Winston Cup Win
Bristol "79"
Rookie Of The Year
"1979"
Seven Time Winston Cup Champion
"80, 86, 87, 90, 91, 93, 94"
Six Time Winner
Busch Clash
"80, 86, 88, 91, 93, 95"
Three Time Winner Of The Winston
Eight Time Winner Of 125 Mile Qualifying Race At Daytona
Seven Time Winner of Goody's 300 Busch Series
Five Time NMPA Driver Of The Year
"80, 86, 87, 90, 94"
Two Time IROC Winner
"90, 95"
Two Time American Driver Of The Year
"87, 94"