“The Man In Black,” A Tribute To A True NASCAR Legend

A legend was born, April 29, 1951. A NASCAR legend to some, but yet to his family he was a son, father, brother, and also a husband. With a twinkle in his eye, and a devilish grin on his face, Dale Earnhardt Sr. pushed and shoved his way into NASCAR superstardom. His highly aggressive driving style made him a fan favorite, which was how he earned his nicknames, “Old Iron Head,” “The Man in Black,” and of course the most famous of all, “The Intimidator.” The words to the song Freebird, “If I leave here tomorrow, will you still remember me?” sums up his racing accomplishments. Seven-time Winston Cup Championships (‘80, ‘86, ‘87, ‘90, ‘91, ‘93, '94) Four-time ...

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