Dale Earnhardt and Richard Petty Grace the Legends Walk at Darlington

Even in death, his accomplishments haven’t gone unnoticed. They just keep coming year after year for one of NASCAR’s most recognized drivers. Dale Earnhardt Sr. became an American icon while racing in the Winston Cup Series, and almost singlehandedly made NASCAR what it is today by utilizing his overpowering driving skills. At the same time, he lifted the sport to a whole new level. The tenacity Earnhardt exhibited while racing on one of the many battlegrounds he called his home never went unnoticed. Many fans say that Earnhardt was way ahead of his time when he first came into the series. One by one, Earnhardt meticulously picked his way around the country, defeating track after track. In the process, he made many friends, as w...

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