On the afternoon of February 18, 2001, American stock car racing driver and team owner Dale Earnhardt was involved in a final-lap collision in the 2001 Daytona 500, in which he crashed …

Feb 18, 2021 · At 17:16 Eastern Time, it was the moment that the sport lost one of its greatest and revered drivers of all time: Dale Earnhardt. The seven-time NASCAR Cup champion, …

Jun 19, 2020 · On February 18, 2001, Earnhardt’s career and life all suddenly came to a tragic end on the last lap of the Daytona 500. The NASCAR family and sports world were stunned. …

6 days ago · The cause of death was a basilar skull fracture. Ironically, the man known for his aggressive racing style died on the track playing a very different role. ... Dale Earnhardt's …

Feb 11, 2021 · DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- Dale Earnhardt, the greatest stock car star of his era, was killed in a crash on the last turn of the last lap of Sunday’s Daytona 500 as he tried to …

3 days ago · In this file photo taken Feb. 18, 2001, Dale Earnhardt's (3) window pops out of the car after being hit by Ken Schrader (36) during the Daytona 500 at the Daytona International …

Feb 11, 2021 · His death sparked a NASCAR safety evolution. But the people who lived that day find themselves still wrestling with the reality that Dale Earnhardt is gone.

Apr 2, 2014 · Race car driver Dale Earnhardt won a record-tying seven NASCAR championships. He died after crashing during the final lap of the Daytona 500 in 2001.

Jul 21, 2023 · With the death of NASCAR’s toughest star from a basilar skull fracture, Earnhardt’s crash was picked as the most pivotal moment in NASCAR history.

Jan 13, 2025 · Earnhardt died from injuries suffered during a crash in the final lap of the 2001 Daytona 500. He was inducted into the International Motorsports Hall of Fame in 2006, and he …