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Remembering Dale Earnhardt
Alright as some of you may know, this is the official 10 year anniversary of one of NASCAR's alltime legends dying in what seemed like a harmful accident on that beautiful day in Daytona. Dale Earnhardt left a mixed legacy Some of the stuff they say in this article is sooo true. Like this part... Instead, NASCAR continues a desperate search for someone to fill that role of hero/villain – a role Earnhardt played so brilliantly that he made those around him seem more fun than they actually were. “I wouldn’t have been as popular,” Jeff Gordon said of his rivalry with Earnhardt, “and this is something we talk about today with the sport with a guy like Jimmie winning five [championships] in a row. There just isn’t that rivalry. “We need it.” Here is an article that NASCAR.com posted 3 days after the incident... Earnhardt dies following Daytona 500 accident http://l.yimg.com/a/p/sp/tools/med/2...WIFBkYV7JEYg-- I personally don't remember it when it happened since I had just turned 10 2 months earlier and I didn't see it but my dad saw it in RadioShack while we were at the mall that day. I vaguely remember hearing about it though. When I was young my favorite drivers were Jeff Gordon (bcuz he had the rainbow car lol I still have all of my old diecast) and Dale Earnhardt. I wish I could remember seeing him race on TV but unfortunately I can't =( all I got to remember him by are videos and what not of him. Once the monte is done though, I plan on making an epic 2 week road trip to North Carolina to go to everything & anything dealing with the Earnhardt family, with a couple of extra stops along the way =D I also plan on taking her down to Daytona one of these days too. Was gonna take her this year but didn't have the money too & I wanted to trailer her if I was taking her that far to keep the miles off her. But anyway there are tons of articles out there...this one kinda touched me though Fans mark 10-year anniversary of Earnhardt's death http://d.yimg.com/a/p/ap/20110218/ca...bJIv3zPr0jTw-- CUP: Earnhardt Sr. To Be Honored On Lap Three Of Daytona 500 http://assets.speedtv.com/images/art...img_large1.jpg ...yeah they'd better do something that day for him! I was afraid they wouldn't Now for some awesome pics in memory I have this sign.. http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:A...sA_Hbpxs7U&t=1 http://www.autoevolution.com/images/...g-medium_4.jpg This pic came from a site with lots of great pics in memory of him, check em out http://www.freewebs.com/dirty-d_skin...%20Header2.jpg Probably one of the best known moments in Daytona 500 history http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:A...sndRN3kBKA&t=1 One of the sweetest Camaro's I've ever seen! Dale Earnhardt 1969 Camaro Rcr 3 Special Edition http://image.superchevy.com/f/237422...front_view.jpg http://image.superchevy.com/f/269589...alve_cover.jpg http://www.cool-layouts.net/graphics...ven-to-win.jpg http://imagecache.allposters.com/ima...on-Posters.jpg http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:A...v7GrFDmgXA&t=1 http://claysmom99.tripod.com/dale3.gif Look familiar :) http://www.motopsycoart.com/wp-conte...rangler-fs.jpg http://dlstatic.speedtv.com/imageser...kground=000000 |
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Nice post on Dale ,I remember it when it happened ,Just doesn"t feel like 10 years ago...
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That one sign says he was Rookie of the Year and Champion in the same year. That is not true.
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He was the reason I watched nascar...when he died, so did my excitement for the sport
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That was a sad day for me
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Earnhardt won his first Winston Cup championship. To this day, Earnhardt is the only driver in NASCAR Winston Cup history to follow a Rookie of the Year title with a NASCAR Winston Cup Championship the next season. He was the third driver in NASCAR history to win both the Rookie of the Year and Cup Series championship in his career, joining David Pearson and Richard Petty. Only 5 drivers have joined this exclusive club since - Rusty Wallace, Alan Kulwicki, Jeff Gordon, Tony Stewart, and Matt Kenseth.
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Very nice post Spinem. I was actually in Daytona when he died. We had just gotten back from a cruise to the Bahamas and decided to pass on the race that day, We were wore out. We had decided that we would make a decision as we got close to the track. I really am glad we did but truth is we wouldnt have known it till that evening anyways. I can say that I was there to see him win the 500. He was racing in the Busch series(remember that) at Indianapolis raceway park one year and I had waited 2 hours for his autograph and was next in line when they cut it, said no more. Pissed me off but hey he had to race. Cant please everyone. I have lots of his races on vhs.
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Heres my pics from 02, notice my boy has Earnhardt colors.
http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/u...g?t=1298076851 http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/u...g?t=1298076851 http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/u...g?t=1298076851 |
Great pics and a even better thread ***** like
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What can I say that hasn't been said 1,000 times.
Dale forever missed. https://montecarloforum.com/forum/at...4&d=1298077156 |
Originally Posted by augi
(Post 297851)
He was the reason I watched nascar...when he died, so did my excitement for the sport
I haven't stopped watching completely, but I definitely became a "casual" fan, not at all hardcore anymore. There are other reasons for this too, but the day Dale died definitely started me down this course. |
Same sentiments here
Im a 48 year old NASCAR fan who was lucky enough to meet him in the garage area at Poccono, Held one side of his championship trophy in the waldorf lobby (the guy carrying it would not let go of it) and I lived in Daytona for almost 4 years.
Two favorite memories; He made a diving pass at Bristol between two cars that were staggered but closing on each other. After the race they showed him how close it was and it suprised him. Another time, he had a reporter with him on his property and he was driving his truck out through a gate that he set to close. He flew through it scraping both mirrors. "Win on Sunday, Sell on Monday, Come on down and buy a Chevrolet" |
10 years later, to the day, that Micheal Waltrip won his first Spint Cup race - the Daytona 500 that Dale Earnhardt died racing - Micheal Waltrip collects his first Camping World Truck Series victory at Daytona in a Dale Earnhardt tribute car (truck).
It was a very emotional victory lane - just happened... |
I did watch it to the bitter end. And for me it was the beginning of the end of NASCAR for me. I hate NASCAR now because all of the good drivers from Winston cup are retiring and I just think it's totally ridiculous now and I will never watch it again. I'm into road racing - Grand Am series.
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Yeah I saw that he won...pisses me off that a Tundra won in his memory. I'm gonna be throwing my remote at the TV and then go for an "intense" drive if a damn Camry wins on "my" race on Sunday...I've been telling my mom for well over a year now to not plan on me going anywhere on the 2011 Daytona race if I'm not able to go anywhere bcuz I'm gonna be sitting in front of that TV all day watching it. I would love Kevin Harvick to win for several reasons.
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Enjoyed this very much.
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Originally Posted by SpinEm_90
(Post 297951)
Yeah I saw that he won...pisses me off that a Tundra won in his memory. I'm gonna be throwing my remote at the TV and then go for an "intense" drive if a damn Camry wins on "my" race on Sunday....
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RIP to a great man!
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http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u...gers_small.jpg http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y13..._to_Heaven.jpg Raced his way 2 the `TOP R.I.P. |
Here's something that may be of a bit of interest. :cool: I already want one!!! This is not something some Joe Shmoe on a forum somewhere came up with. This is the real deal from Dale Earnhardt Chevrolet in Newton, NC http://www.earnhardtautomotive.com/ Dale Earnhardt Chevrolet 2011 E Series Announcement Dale Earnhardt Chevrolet is proud to officially announce the production of the 2011 Intimidator Camaro. Not since 2001 has this execution of style and speed been released into the hands of drivers nationwide. Unlike other editions, which are out there mired in the middle of the pack trying to gain position, the Intimidator Camaro carries the name that is synonymous with charging to the front. This car lives up to that name in every aspect. This supercharged, production model makes great use of NASCAR style and speed. Paying homage to the days when the NASCAR race car and the car you drove weren’t all that different. With an expected first quarter release date, keep your fire suits ready and your pit crew on standby because this machine will be on track soon! But we are not stopping with that! Our second announcement is the reintroduction of the Dale Earnhardt Legacy Package. Three different Dale Earnhardt cosmetic/performance packages will be available on most new vehicles. You don’t have to spend thousands trying to take your run of the mill new car and make it something special anymore. Now you have the opportunity to purchase your new vehicle with the style and performance that Dale Earnhardt himself would have been proud of. The best thing about this package is it will just cost you a little over invoice price. Dale’s fans were always the blue collar, working man and woman. So this package is designed to be the E for all! Thirdly we re-introduce the Dale Earnhardt Signature Series. A collection of one off, themed vehicles to be built throughout the year. Vehicles that blend innovation with creativity to produce machines that will blow your mind. Much like our founder did for you every Sunday on the track. These Signature Editions will be our testing grounds for new developments, new design angles and just pure, raw passion for racing and automotive all wrapped up in extremely valuable, collectible vehicles. Finally, in the spirit of innovation, our last project of the year will be a highly sought out present for every truck enthusiast. It is no secret that Dale Earnhardt was an avid outdoorsman. Well his passion for the outdoors was passed along, in great amounts, to his firstborn son, and racing veteran, Kerry Earnhardt. In a collaboration with Kerry Earnhardt, Dale Earnhardt Chevrolet will be producing a history making truck series under the Kerry Earnhardt name. These trucks will be equipped for the outdoorsman and will be like no other. Keep an eye out for details on the Kerry Earnhardt project as the year progresses. With all of these announcements of our upcoming Earnhardt Series vehicles we have no other choice but to dub 2011 as Year E. So keep your spotter on our websites, facebook, twitter, youtube and flickr accounts for released information, pictures or video. And always remember, “Intimidate, don’t Imitate.” |
Yes!
Originally Posted by Taz
(Post 298133)
Here's something that may be of a bit of interest. :cool: I already want one!!! This is not something some Joe Shmoe on a forum somewhere came up with. This is the real deal from Dale Earnhardt Chevrolet in Newton, NC http://www.earnhardtautomotive.com/ Dale Earnhardt Chevrolet 2011 E Series Announcement Dale Earnhardt Chevrolet is proud to officially announce the production of the 2011 Intimidator Camaro. Not since 2001 has this execution of style and speed been released into the hands of drivers nationwide. Unlike other editions, which are out there mired in the middle of the pack trying to gain position, the Intimidator Camaro carries the name that is synonymous with charging to the front. This car lives up to that name in every aspect. This supercharged, production model makes great use of NASCAR style and speed. Paying homage to the days when the NASCAR race car and the car you drove weren’t all that different. With an expected first quarter release date, keep your fire suits ready and your pit crew on standby because this machine will be on track soon! But we are not stopping with that! Our second announcement is the reintroduction of the Dale Earnhardt Legacy Package. Three different Dale Earnhardt cosmetic/performance packages will be available on most new vehicles. You don’t have to spend thousands trying to take your run of the mill new car and make it something special anymore. Now you have the opportunity to purchase your new vehicle with the style and performance that Dale Earnhardt himself would have been proud of. The best thing about this package is it will just cost you a little over invoice price. Dale’s fans were always the blue collar, working man and woman. So this package is designed to be the E for all! Thirdly we re-introduce the Dale Earnhardt Signature Series. A collection of one off, themed vehicles to be built throughout the year. Vehicles that blend innovation with creativity to produce machines that will blow your mind. Much like our founder did for you every Sunday on the track. These Signature Editions will be our testing grounds for new developments, new design angles and just pure, raw passion for racing and automotive all wrapped up in extremely valuable, collectible vehicles. Finally, in the spirit of innovation, our last project of the year will be a highly sought out present for every truck enthusiast. It is no secret that Dale Earnhardt was an avid outdoorsman. Well his passion for the outdoors was passed along, in great amounts, to his firstborn son, and racing veteran, Kerry Earnhardt. In a collaboration with Kerry Earnhardt, Dale Earnhardt Chevrolet will be producing a history making truck series under the Kerry Earnhardt name. These trucks will be equipped for the outdoorsman and will be like no other. Keep an eye out for details on the Kerry Earnhardt project as the year progresses. With all of these announcements of our upcoming Earnhardt Series vehicles we have no other choice but to dub 2011 as Year E. So keep your spotter on our websites, facebook, twitter, youtube and flickr accounts for released information, pictures or video. And always remember, “Intimidate, don’t Imitate.” |
Yeah I heard about those new Camaro Intimidator's last year. I accidentally ran by the website when trying to find pics of the 2001 Camaro Intimidator SS lol
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