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Wikipedia: Dale Earnhardt
Subtopics Dale Earnhardt in 1986 
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The Dale Earnhardt Legacy Series: Victories 2002 Dale Earnhardt Signature Series Chevrolet Monte Carlo
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Cultural References
Earnhardt appeared in a cameo as a taxi driver in the 1998 film "Baseketball." After his death, ESPN's biopic "3: The Dale Earnhardt Story" stared Barry Pepper as Earnhardt and was released in 2004. The 2007 documentary Dale was narrated by Paul Newman.
In recent years, the phrase "Raise Hell, Praise Dale" has become a catchphrase among southerners and NASCAR fans. That led to it becoming the title of a Parker Hamilton song in 2021.
Humor
"What do Dale Earnhardt and Pink Floyd have in common? Their last big hit was The Wall." - unknown
Tailgating with snacks like chicken wings is a part of the NASCAR experience. Whether you tailgate at the raceway or have a NASCAR party at home, learning how long to cook chicken wings perfectly is a necessity.
Biography
The following section is an excerpt from Wikipedia's Dale Earnhardt page on 30 January 2018, text available via the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License.
Ralph Dale Earnhardt Sr. known professionally as Dale Earnhardt, was an American professional stock car racing driver and team owner, best known for his involvement in stock car racing for NASCAR. The third child of racing driver Ralph Earnhardt and first of two to Martha Coleman, he began his career in 1975 in the World 600 as part of the Winston Cup Series.
Regarded as one of the most significant drivers in NASCAR history, Earnhardt won a total of 76 Winston Cup races over the course of his career, including the 1998 Daytona 500. He also earned seven NASCAR Winston Cup championships, tying for the most all-time with Richard Petty. This feat, accomplished in 1994, was not equaled again for 22 years until Jimmie Johnson in 2016. His aggressive driving style earned him the nickname "The Intimidator" and "The Count of Monte Carlo".
In February 2001, Earnhardt was killed instantly after a collision with Sterling Marlin during the final lap of the Daytona 500 – an unexpected event that was widely lamented in the racing industry. Earnhardt has been inducted into numerous halls of fame, including the NASCAR Hall of Fame inaugural class in 2010.
| Title & Subtitle | Details |
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At the Altar of SpeedThe Fast Life and Tragic Death of Dale Earnhardt | Year & Type: 2001 Nonfiction Author: Leigh Montville Publisher: Doubleday Dimensions: 6.5" x 9.5" hardcover w/jacket Content: 204 pages with color photo section ISBN: 0-385-50363-6 Subject: Stock Car Racing Topic: Dale Earnhardt Availability: Reference Desk |
Merchandise
Press Pass The Dale Earnhardt Legacy Series: Victories (76-card set w/tin)
| Type & Item # | Name | Details |
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| Die Cast - Action 101891 | Dale Earnhardt #8 1st Asphalt Win | Dale Earnhardt Legendary Series, 1:24, #8 Doc's Cycle Center 1964 Chevrolet Chevelle, Production: 86,924 (ARC 84,924 & QVC 2,000) |
| Die Cast - Action 102137 | Dale Earnhardt #2 Rookie of The Year | Dale Earnhardt Legendary Series, 1:24, 1979 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, Production: 68,016 |
| Die Cast - Action 102059 | Dale Earnhardt #2 Coke | Dale Earnhardt Legendary Series, 1:24 scale, Coca-Cola 1979 Pontiac Ventura, production 64,836 |
| Die Cast - Action 106844 | Dale Earnhardt #2 Mello Yello | Dale Earnhardt Legendary Series, 1:24 scale, 1979 Pontiac Ventura, production 600 QVC Version (also 106739) |
| Die Cast - Action 106739 | Dale Earnhardt #2 Mello Yello | Dale Earnhardt Legendary Series, 1:24 scale, 1979 Pontiac Ventura, production 11,664 ARC Version (also 106844) |
| Model Kit - AMT 8046 | Dale Earnhardt Thunderbird Stock Car | 1:25 scale, #15 Wrangler |
| Die Cast - Action 102079 | #3 Wrangler Jeans Outlaw Late Model Camaro | Dale Earnhardt Legacy Series, 1:24, 1985 Chevrolet Camaro Outlaw Late Model Xtreme, ARC Version, Production: 21,000, Also 103090 & 102723 & 401413 |
| Die Cast - Action 103090 | #3 Wrangler Jeans Outlaw Late Model Camaro | Dale Earnhardt Legacy Series, 1:24, 1985 Chevrolet Camaro Outlaw Late Model Xtreme, Hamilton Version, Production: 600, Also 102079 & 102723 & 401413 |
| Die Cast - Action 102723 | #3 Wrangler Jeans Outlaw Late Model Camaro | Dale Earnhardt Legacy Series, 1:24, 1985 Chevrolet Camaro Outlaw Late Model Xtreme, QVC Version, Production: 2,004, Also 102079 & 103090 & 401413 |
| Die Cast - Action 401413 | #3 Wrangler Jeans Outlaw Late Model Camaro | Dale Earnhardt Legacy Series, 1:24, 1985 Chevrolet Camaro Outlaw Late Model Xtreme, RCCA Version, Production: 2,400, Also 102079 & 103090 & 102723 |
| Collector Card - 1992 Maxx 3 | Dale Earnhardt | #3 GM Goodwrench Chevrolet |
| Collector Card - 1992 Maxx 196 | Dale Earnhardt at the Diehard 500 | 1991 Memorable Moments, #3 GM Goodwrench Chevrolet |
| Collector Card - 1992 Maxx 203 | Dale Earnhardt wins his fifth Winston Cup Championship | 1991 Memorable Moments, #3 GM Goodwrench Chevrolet |
| Collector Card - 1992 Maxx 231 | All Pro: Dale Earnhardt (Driver) | #3 GM Goodwrench Chevrolet |
| Collector Card - 1992 Maxx 265 | Race 2: Richmond | Pontiac Exceitement 400, Dale Earnhardt #3 GM Goodwrench Chevrolet |
| Collector Card - 1992 Maxx 271 | Race 8: Martinsville | Hanes 500, Dale Earnhardt #3 GM Goodwrench Chevrolet |
| Collector Card - 1992 Maxx 281 | Race 17: Talladega | Diehard 500, Dale Earnhardt #3 GM Goodwrench Chevrolet |
| Collector Card - 1992 Maxx 289 | Race 25: North Wilkesboro | Tyson-Holly Farms 400, Dale Earnhardt #3 GM Goodwrench Chevrolet |
| Collector Card - 1992 Maxx 294 | 1991 Champion (Dale Earnhardt) | #3 GM Goodwrench Chevrolet |
| Collector Card - 1996 Upper Deck Road to the Cup RC42 | Dale Earnhardt | #3 GM Goodwrench Chevrolet Monte Carlo |
| Die Cast - Revell RC189816019-1 | 1998 Goodwrench Service Plus/Bass Pro Shops Chevrolet Monte Carlo #3 | Revell Collection, 1:18, Dale Earnhardt |
| Die Cast - Action 104604 | Dale Earnhardt #3 GM Goodwrench / Bass Pro Shops | Platinum Bank, 1:24, 1998 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, Production: 16,944 |
| Die Cast - Revell RRO249916019-3 | GM Goodwrench Service Plus/Wrangler | Revell Select, 1:18, Dale Earnhardt 1999 Chevrolet Monte Carlo |
| Die Cast - Action 102782 | Dale Earnhardt #1 True Value | Dale Earnhardt Legendary Series, 1:24 scale, 1999 IROC Pontiac Firebird Xtreme, 2002 Series, production 39,156 |
| Die Cast - Action 101731 | Andy Pilgrim/Dale Earnhardt/Dale Earnhardt, Jr./Kelly Collins #3 GM Goodwrench Service Plus Raced Version | 1:18 scale 2001 Chevrolet Corvette C5R, production 11,000 (ARC 7,500/QVC 3,500) |
| Model Kit - Revell 85-2375 | 3 Dale Earnhardt Goodwrench Service Plus 2001 Monte Carlo | 1:24, Oreo "Shootout" Decals Included |
| Die Cast - Action 104974 | Dale Earnhardt #3 GM Goodwrench Service Plus | Clear Stock Car, 1:24, 2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, Production: 6,108, GM 300 |
| Date | Article | Author/Source |
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| 22 February 2001 | Statement on the Death of Dale Earnhardt | President George W. Bush |
| 21 August 2001 | NASCAR Media Conference | Mike Helton |
| 29 December 2001 | Tragedy Struck Daytona 500 in 2001  | Jim Stevenson |
| 11 May 2002 | MyAuction.Com Offers Live Internet Bidding For NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt's Camaro SS Intimidator. | MyAuction.Com |
| 15 February 2003 | DALE EARNHARDT STATUETO BE AUCTIONED OFF ON EBAY | Mountain Traders |
| 22 March 2004 | The Dale Earnhardt Legacy Art Print | Watson's Art Gallery, Inc. |
| 15 September 2007 | Paying their Dues | Joe Dudas |
| 18 February 2008 | NASCAR's Dale Earnhardt Sr. - From boy to Superstar | Chris Dicicco |
| 26 January 2009 | The Day Racing Died | Jeremy T. Sellers |
| 8 September 2009 | Random Lugnuts: Dale and Dillon | Bill Crittenden |
| 23 May 2010 | NASCAR Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony: Dale Earnhardt | Dale Earnhardt, Jr. Kelley Earnhardt-Elledge Kerry Earnhardt Taylor Earnhardt Teresa Earnhardt |
| 29 April 2016 | In Honor of Dale Earnhardt's 65th Birthday | Congressional Record: Rep. Richard Hudson |
