The Greatest Story In Racing

[@DennyDeliversYT]

everything here is a nascar fan’s definition of poetry raise hell, praise dale.

[@MoltenRage41]

RAISE HELL, PRAISE DALE!

[@AZ_sports_are_better]

This is one of the best vids I've seen on the platform in a LONG time! What an amazing experience!,

[@Laptrafficracing]

RAISE HELLE PRAISE DALE. The #3 car will never be the same

[@emdotrod]

RAISE HELL PRAISE DALE

[@theDENIMMAN]

RAISE HELL PRAISE DALE

[@C_Papi]

Every single time i hear " You got him mikey" i always get chills down my spine

[@S.K.R.E.Inc.]

A call of jubilation and grief. Dale was killed not 10 seconds ago and his little brother jist won the 500 to the shock of the entire crowd

[@mtsachs]

it's a wild moment of personal emotions on live television. I can only imagine the feelings Darrell went through that day, among Jr. and many others.

[@edzimmerman1922]

Chills down the spine and tears in my eyes. I felt so bad for Jr and Mikey.

[@Tunda2]

Poor Darrel man

[@fixxxer3456]

That post race interview with them kills me. So happy and they had no idea the worst had happened

[@federalgamingagency5019]

“If they don’t do something to these cars it’s gonna end up killing somebody” still makes me shiver. RIP Dale.

[@KidLatin27]

yeah it's like if he knew what was going to happen if they didn't I mean look at what happened to Adam Petty and a few others and they Feb 18 happened and well you know what happened with Dale Sr and still to this Day it still hurts but hey dale Earnhardt Jr win at the same track that took his dad's life and then Steve Park won and Kevin harvick won in Dale Sr car in Atlanta and then Jeff Gordon won the championship in that year.😊

[@psychlops924]

The one that will always haunt me is Darrel Waltrip, “I just hope Dale’s ok.”

[@KidLatin27]

@@psychlops924 yeah I mean like after what happened to Adam Petty The year before NASCAR would have said that the devices for safety seats and belts and hass thing would have been there to prevent that from what happened to Dale Sr.

[@wadupbraah]

Even before the race Dale was interviewed by fox briefly and said "you're gonna see something like you aint never seen on fox today" or something along those lines. Still chilling to watch

[@KidLatin27]

@@wadupbraah yeah but not in good way not after what happened and yet still even today it still hurts.

[@sunnyd1722]

Damn bro, you can’t make me cry for a sport I got into this year, for a tragedy I wasn’t even born for, and a day before Christmas Eve!

[@Lukepuke311]

ik i discovered it summer 2021 and wasn't alive for this

[@drew_on_drums]

I was born in 97 and my dad told me him n I watched that wreck when it happened

[@kolton1254]

bro im feeling the same, i already knew all this but i was never alive to se it and im here crying while watching this video

[@sunnyd1722]

Me too! I had heard this story before but it was retold so well and the story itself is so emotional. Dale sacrificed everything, himself even, so that Michael Waltrip could win his first race. It’s beautiful and tragic.

[@phantomgaming9771]

Yeah man this got me tearing up when I heard Darryl going "I guess he's okay". Haven't watched this sport alot wasn't even alive when it happened but my eyes started stinging once I saw Dale in the middle of a 3 wide fight at turn 4. RIP Dale never forgotten

[@DepravedCoTApologist]

I want to give a shoutout to a forgotten victory from 2001. Rusty Wallace won a race at California that would've been on Dale's 50th birthday. While Gordon is remembered as Earnhardt's adversary, Wallace was Earnhardt's true biggest rival throughout his career, and the two men would even become friends. Wallace winning on Big E's first posthumous birthday was another poetic moment, but it has unfortunately faded from memory with the passage of time. I'm shocked no one has made a movie about the 2001 season yet

[@linuspirling4132]

Brock Beard has series about that in the pipeline. Its called 500 days. Definetly check that out

[@spike3082]

In the Blink of an Eye is Michael Waltrip's point of view of the beginning of that year

[@acedelta12]

Is one really needed, though?

[@jamiejones6994]

​@acedelta12 It would be great so of course it's needed anything great is always needed in a 🌎 full of chaos

[@acedelta12]

@@jamiejones6994 I mean, one one hand yeah I get your point, but on the other hand it's already written so perfectly as it is in reality.

[@nickb8773]

It’s very understandable why Kenny didn’t want to say what he saw in Dales car

[@S.K.R.E.Inc.]

I've seen pictures of his car post-extraction.... it does not look pretty, made me want to vomit and try to wipe it from my head. One can only imagine what was in that car the moment it hit the wall

[@xavierjuno4572]

​@@S.K.R.E.Inc.no kidding, there was blood everywhere from what I remember, can't imagine what Earnhardt looked like in the car itself

[@bigpots9142]

I remember there used to be a video on KZbin showing images of Dale's car after the wreck, and there was blood on the dashboard, the rollcage and I believe the steering wheel too.

[@CommandoCQC]

Ken knew he was dead, just couldn't bring himself to say it. Those photos from the car tell the story. He might of had some hope Dale would live somehow, trying to deny it. But he knew and knew it wasn't his place to say it at that time.

[@ryankoch504]

I've done enough research about the accident that when Kenny looked in, Dale was bleeding like a faucet from his nose, mouth and ears and his eyes would've been bloodshot from the internal bleeding pressure as his head rested upon the left side of the car. The paramedic Debbie on the scene also said that his eyes were open.

[@H3ndrickson]

"i guess hes alright int' he?" really hits hard, the glory of mikey winning the 500 without him knowing the tragedy that occurred behind, dale letting his son and friend race for the win is just heartbreaking to think about

[@shifty1927]

😢 that "we've lost Dale Earnhardt" still hurts to this day. It wasn't "dale has passed" it was "we lost".. two words any racer hates to say. It was spot on though. We (the people) lost a legend, a driving force, a great man , father, role model, etc. Im not even a nascar fan but have always like the Earnhardts since when i was young and seen they were redskins fans. Rest easy Dale you were loved by all.❤

[@matthewakers2659]

I've noticed how close Dale was to being in the big one. Crazy to think if he hadn't slipped through he would probably still be with us. If there was ever a time I wanted him in a wreck that would've been it.

[@Kurzov]

"If [Dale] had just been a little less fortunate [in the Stewart wreck], he probably would've been alive today." -EmperorLemon

[@slayermcrx7519]

no kidding. I think he even got a bit loose in that big wreck but he managed to recover. it a game of inches like most are.

[@JivinJoe0984]

Earnhardt was nascars Elvis Presley, came from nothing and became a icon. Still is a icon, icons don't ever die in our hearts. He's still my favorite driver and I'm 40, great video

[@NW147yt]

Babe wake up Elly Productions posted

[@ae7874]

Awoken.

[@ianyoung4460]

it's 2pm

[@rolux4853]

Overused cringe kiddy exclamation..

[@nineexists6621]

​@@rolux4853shut up you didnt even spell rolex right

[@cookieyy18]

​@@rolux4853 There's always one that has to be a spoil sport 🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄

[@roydykens7376]

Its DW's reaction that gets me every time. Hes so happy and so proud of his brother but hes also no fool and he knew his friend was likely anything but "OK".

[@J.C...]

Greatest driver in NASCAR history. There will NEVER be anyone that can challenge his domination of NASCAR.

[@noviranger88]

Jimmie. He was not only a champion but a humble one. The man caused so many rule changes.

[@drewhalloran18]

@@noviranger88Jimmie was humble to the end. Even in the midst of a winless drought he still drove with class. He could’ve dumped truex and been back in victory lane at the roval but he chose to race it out. I hope Jimmie finds his mojo again and gets that 84th win.

[@TheREALMaxDanger]

​@@drewhalloran18 Jimmie's retired tho

[@drewhalloran18]

@@TheREALMaxDanger he’s got multiple races on the schedule this year that he’s going to run.

[@TheREALMaxDanger]

@@drewhalloran18 In Legacy MC equipment? XD nah I don't think so

[@Anthony_Stuart]

I've heard this story a thousand times, and I never get tired of it. I remember watching in tears as a kid when Dale Jr's win happened, and to this day that finish still gives me goosebumps Also, gotta call out the editing on this one, brilliantly done, overlaying Dale's 2000 win with Jr's 2001 win: I'm surprised I haven't seen anyone do that before, but it's genius.

[@WillVR]

Holy cow. I can’t even describe how amazing this video is. In literal tears. One of, if not the best NASCAR KZbin video I’ve ever watched. 😭

[@timhall5382]

Look around and you'll find way better. More details and more depth. Only 20 minutes to tell this story is ludacris.

[@hakkalocken]

I suggest you watch Brock Beard's "500 Days" series if you haven't already.

[@timhall5382]

@@hakkalocken exactly

[@spike3082]

Check out "in the blink of an eye" it's from Michael Waltrip's point of view of the accident and Jr's victory when they returned to Daytona

[@niko1600]

EmpLemon's Dale video is pretty good

[@notd0ll109]

Dale is without a doubt the greatest. The only knock on him is road courses, but when you actually look at it, he was one of the most consistent and statistically best road course drivers in NASCAR history. He also dominated during one of the most competitive eras in NASCAR history.

[@lbmakescontent]

Incredibly edited, the entire Rockingham section is fantastic. Music and all.

[@LaaLaaLarson514]

10:45 Holy cow Connor, that was the most beautiful video I’ve ever watched, I get goosebumps every time I see anything about this. I always wonder what it would be like if Dale had survived. I can hear you holding back tears in this moment

[@kylitothemidcreator]

10:51 - 10:56 I could tell you were trying not to cry while reading those lines, and I don’t blame you… 🥺

[@HeyItsEmilyLove]

I was pretty young when Dale passed, but I’ll never forget watching it on tv with my family. I couldn’t believe what I was seeing. Still makes me cry. Raise hell and praise Dale

[@mrj3217]

Michael's best day along with his worst nightmare. R.I.P. Dale your Legend will be here for eternity. #3 ✝️

[@joshhuffine4522]

I've always though his driving at Talladega should have more recognition!! He literally just plowed his way through that field that day. Kenny Wallace pushing and history was made

[@reverseshotgun721]

Dale chose one hell of a way to go out: doing his favorite thing in the world, the thing he was best at, watching his friend and his son scream towards that checkered flag with nothing but empty racetrack ahead of them.

[@wadupbraah]

Whenever people ask me why I love this sport so much and why I keep watching, I will show them this video now. You've explained it perfectly.

[@andrewnardelli]

I think as sad as Dale’s story is, I’m glad people have found the beauty in it as I have found. He made the ultimate sacrifice in hopes of seeing his own succeed. We never will forget Dale, he was an innovator, a rebel that only listened to himself, and definitely an example of how to be a good man. Thank you for making a video that isn’t completely somber, he didn’t seem to believe in holding your head down about things, especially when you know the price of the game you play.

[@MayBeSomething]

I'm actually tearing up, over here. That was beautiful!

[@Flying_Fetus]

My parents had gathered all of my friends together to watch the race and celebrate my 11th Birthday. We had no idea. We lived in Kannapolis, North Carolina and even the non-race fans flew the number 3. Definitely the second most tragic thing to happen in 2001.

[@nighticek1970]

dale isn´t dead he´s just lap ahead

[@johnnyklebitzrevenge4793]

Wendigoon actually commented this on Emplemon's video about Dale

[@farhanshameel7810]

22:00 okay these tears are absolutely uncalled for i've always had a rough knowledge of NASCAR, not as full as my knowledge of F1.The Cars movie brought me into cars as a whole and i've always had a soft spot for NASCAR. I knew about Dale's crash, but I never knew about Jr's win. I'm genuinely so emotional side note: this channel has been amazing to watch for so much NASCAR content, you deliver information in such a concise and entertaining way, ur channel is so underrated.

[@Unfoundrumors]

Dale had a keen sense of the tracks groove and a good memory of where each tracks corner ended because of how many times he went full throttle around them. He was the perfect Nascar driver that still can't be met in this day and age

[@Drew_Tries]

I was on my 19th day of basic training for the Air Force, and my first letter from home was from my mom which included a news paper about Dale . Not the letter I wanted to get ..rip Dale Earnhardt

[@colbypupgaming1962]

This was uploaded on my birthday and Dale Sr was my favorite driver.

[@A_river_dirt_cheese]

Happy birthday although late bro

[@iancmcclintock]

I’ve never seen your videos before. You happened to pop up on my feed as a recommendation. I thought this would be something similar to what I’ve seen in the past. But the time you took in editing, in storytelling, and in making sure everyone could understand you, I stayed through it all. Followed immediately after the video ended.

[@DeedsPlaysDrums]

This might be one of the best story telling videos on KZbin. I was just watching The Last Dance on ESPN and then started this. The connectedness of the story and the players involved. Bravo.

[@tulpamedia]

That win at the end from Earnheardt Jr. is absolutely awe-inspiring. I think that his dad would have been so proud. Honestly something out of a movie. Rest in peace, Dale

[@miniman6565]

I gotta say, I always feel like such an outsider watching these, having never grown up or having much interest in nascar in general, but people like you sharing your passion makes it exciting and a fun experience. That said, you can’t just flashbang me with Outer Wilds music like that, man. Absolutely insane

[@sadmonke6639]

Enough to make a grown man cry 🥲🫡

[@anthonygonzalez2618]

And that’s okay…

[@DBCNF]

man im almost in tears watching this.. RIP Dale "The Intiminator" Earnhardt 1951-2001 You will never be missed Dale, even though i wasnt born for the tragedy.

[@GPSjammer]

Check out Brock Beard's series "500 Days"! Chronicling the 2001 season, including the smaller lost stories of that season.

[@camdog2520]

Man I got a family reunion in 20 minutes and you got me crying now,Rip Dale ❤️

[@CobraAce04]

You're just a different tier of storyteller and NASCAR historian, man. I can't praise this enough

[@FireChicken747]

One good thing that happened after Dale’s death was the major safety innovations that were made to stop another death like it

[@XpapricaX]

I was 10 and i still remember that day it was a rainy day in los angeles

[@justinkessler3092]

12:08 you can hear how sad and how stunned Darrel was, just in his voice 😢

[@vwinters3164]

Can't wait for the next storybook seasons video! Personally I'd go with 2004

[@THEDonnyB]

1992-1993 Alan Kulwicki Bill Elliott and Davey Allison Those three had on of the most entertaining and tragic seasons and a half ever. In any sport.

[@Junevanderlinde]

Wow, dude, this might be your best video yet. You are a fantastic writer. Keep it up!!

[@Christopherbellfan203]

It’s impossible to watch this without tearing up.

[@explorerdaniel8047]

Man great job, refrained from using explicit language so I can show it to my family.

[@marshallc6215]

For anyone unfamiliar with and intrigued by Dale Earnhardt's story, EmpLemon's video on it is absolutely unparalleled. This is a good telling as well, don't get me wrong.

[@FusionRacing24]

man you had me in tears. great video.

[@ergusson2260]

Christmas came just in time

[@tango_mymango9244]

Dale Earnhardt is one of the last real og’s in NASCAR

[@drewwhite5483]

I love the StarCraft theme music in the beginning. Knew I recognized it from somewhere

[@cubsfan11]

U know it’s a good day when Elly uploads 10 minutes after u check if he did

[@Secretary-rr7kc]

23 Years ago, to this day, a tragedy would strike. And this sport would change forever. "Raise Hell, Praise Dale!" RIP to Dale Earnhardt.

[@baileywinston9384]

2001 was the first full season of Nascar I ever watched. It couldn't have started in a worse way. Even now watching this video, I get a tear in my eye watching the clip of Jr's wreck at Rockingham one week after and just imagining the emotions going through his mind in that moment. Now just weeks after the final race of Harvicks career I applaud him for the path that he blazed. 60+ wins, a championship, wins in all the biggest races Nascar has to offer, and many memorable moments to boot, he proved he was the right person at an unexpected time to carry on the legacy of the #3 car. Also great video, giving a window into part of Nascars past, as with Harvick retiring after Phoenix, there are no drivers left whose careers began pre 9/11.

[@03_hudson]

I watch this video so much it’s so good, from Mikey winning the 500, Harv winning for Dale, Steve Parks wicked defence to win at Rockingham and then junior to win at Daytona, this sports so good. We need a full fledge movie of this, great video to can’t wait to watch this for the next 1000000000000 times in the next month 😂

[@bungieman2810]

The 2001 Pepsi 400 will always be my favorite race ever in NASCAR. That finish was on another level.

[@extragoogleaccount6061]

When Junior and Mikey were on top of the cars in the infield in front of 100,000+ fans and hundreds of camera flashes.....it was like everyone - from family, friends, competitors, fans, and even the sport itself - experienced simultaneous cathartic healing together.

[@itsbenjibrand]

That instant moment the eyes start tearing up at 8:06 knowing what is about to happen.... I was a little kid when that happened but still remember my dad's reaction to it.

[@Marshall48fan.281]

Didn’t expect to break down in tears

[@sabirahemphill-garcia1676]

When I first got to NASCAR, in 2016 I really liked Richard Petty and Dale they were so dedicated to the board. It made me want to be dedicated to the sport. It showed me how much people really cared about NASCAR and I became dedicated to the sport as well. I knew somebody in my school who was watching the race live, and he said to me“I already knew he was dead. By the way he hit the wall” it made me want to appreciate how Dale Junior has come in the sport and the big burden that he had to carry for the rest of his career. It showed me to care about the people that are around you care about the people that are with you, and it also showed me no matter what even though people are gone, it doesn’t mean that they’re gone forever they’ll be with us in our hearts rest in peace, Dale, sr

[@Thrasher715]

4:37 dude you didn’t have to hit me with the Outer Wilds OST. Instant tears.

[@Denny_Hamlinfan11]

Man i miss dale.... the best car is 3

[@b3azeli6htin9]

Good day when ellyproductions uploads

[@Philster42]

Every year around end of January / beginning of February I stumble about some video of that story and cry my eyes out. Thanks for reminding me why I used to love racing.

[@EllyProductions49]

Thank you Phil, glad you enjoyed!

[@chrisguardiano6143]

Great video. As an F1 fan in addition to NASCAR, Dale Earnhardt Sr is the NASCAR version of Aryton Senna in my view. There are many similarities between the two in terms of how they raced & their personalities. They also dominated their respective series around the same time (the late 80s-early 90's) with the only difference being that Earnhardt won more titles than Senna. There was mutual respect between the two with Dale Sr going as far offering his condolences to Senna in victory lane at the Winston 500 in 1994 which was held a few hours after Senna was killed at Imola during the San Marino GP. Both were taken way too soon & both Senna & Earnhardt are absolute racing legends.

[@NASCAR-joe]

This video was great. It reminds us about when things end in a bad way there may be time to pick up the pieces and rebuild. Turns what was a terrible moment in the sport into something to build off of. Merry Christmas by the way 😐🫴🎄🎁🎄🎁🎄🎁🍬☕🍬☕🍬☕🍬☕

[@stuffingtonjfluffypantsiii]

They said Dale Earnhardt could actually see the air moving around the cars and use that to his advantage. I was on the tail end of my Junior year in high school in February 2001. I remember sitting there in stunned silence when I heard that announcement. Not ashamed to admit I cried. Even now 23 years later I'm still tearing up as I watch this video.

[@PatrickCashman-kp4uu]

This is one of the greatest videos ever made

[@insanelol]

I was 11 at the time of dale's death and was really into nascar due to him and jeff. My joy for the sport died that day too and I'm 34 now and still can't recover from it. Seeing that live as a kid fucked me up.

[@jameskillerk454]

Fantastic video. This video really helped remind me of what Nascar and sports in general are all about. People will only want to talk about numbers and championships but the true allure of sports are special moments and stories. Dale Sr had some of the most incredible and fun to watch moments in Nascar history and the story told here after his death truly says it all R.I.P #3

[@emdotrod]

Dale raced with the King and in the end paved way to many greats for the following years

[@fletch2j91]

I know it wasn't as flashy, but Rusty winning at California on Dale's birthday that year has just as much meaning

[@Unfoundrumors]

This was one of the greatest times in nascar, the son of the father returning to not only win at his fathers greatest challenges but to also help win one of his fathers last championships. Rigged or not it was one of NASCARs finest hours

[@mariadefatimamacedosaez8327]

F1 fan here Something similar happened when Ayrton Senna died. Everyone was in shock. He also was an exceptionally talented driver, won 3 drivers championships, 41 wins, but the numbers aren't enough to describe this legend. Prior to him, lots of drivers, from normal ones to talents like him, had died. But this one stuck really hard. And, after he died, new regulations were passed, the cars, the tracks and the helmets became safer, and it would take 21 years to another driver to die. But, even today, everyone remember his tragic death, and specially in Brazil, were he was born and i live, there where several tributes to him, like statues, streets, etc. Both Dale and Senna shall forever be remembered.

[@Mopartizan4774]

Hole story line brings tears to my eyes every time. And the jr win in that baseball car! Jr an mikey celebrating together in the infield, both teams! Poor mikey, his first win was dales last. Glad dale gave em a ride and saved his career, he deserved it.

[@acedelta12]

Something keeps me coming back to this video. I’m not sure what it is. This video needs more views. It needs to be Elly’s best-performing video.

[@Willlllllgriff]

Connor made me a guy who never really crys, tear up for dale earnhardt. Amazing video Connor your one of my favorite nascar KZbinrs

[@Liltonkka]

This man has truly been a mythic figure my entire life. I remember hearing about his passing when I was young and not really understanding who he was but seeing the emotional effect it had on my family this legend just built in my head and it’s safe to say I’ve never been let down.

[@Wheresmy240]

I didn't even care about NASCAR but I cared about dale Earnhardt. I remember the moment I heard he passed away. I was on my way home from playing a paintball tournament in st. Rose called Mardi gras open and it was the first thing my grandpa told me when he seen me. I was only 15 years old but I remember that sinking feeling in my gut. I don't know why his death was such a memorable moment for me considering how much other shit I've forgotten over the years, I guess I just knew we had lost an icon of motorsports and even though nascar wasn't my type of racing i knew the world of motorsports took a tremendous loss that day.

[@adenkyramud5005]

I was only born in 99, half a globe away from the US. But even I, not even knowing what nascar is, knew the name Dale Earnhardt. Only later in life did i learn about the sport, and while it's difficult to be able to watch races over here I still went to youtube to watch some older races, to watch Dale do what he did best. Pure insanity. One of the greatest racers of all times.

[@Kikker861]

As soon as I saw the shot of Dale walking hand in hand with his family, I knew what story this was. Raise hell, praise Dale.

[@itiz_me4942]

As some1 whose only experience with nascar is days of thunder im amazed and stunned by this how isnt this a movie????😊

[@DesertRat1231]

I really appreciate the shakiness in your voice at 10:50. I don't know why, but it shows a true level of respect that you didn't go for a cold, if clinically perfect, delivery.

[@liamcarey560]

Awesome video rest in peace to dale sr

[@brandnewman21]

nascar and ellyproductions got me crying 2 days before christmas

[@ZPaul_]

No matter how many times I watch the 2001 Daytona 500 I always shed a tear. Even tho this took place 4 years before I was born it always hit me like I was actually alive in that moment. It is one of the worst tragedies in motorsport history.

[@theonlyegg]

Man, I remember watching this live. Seems hard to believe it was only 7 months before the world changed forever.

[@mehmarcus1995]

Starcraft 1 Terran's theme just, fits Dale so well.

[@favre4ever39]

I remember that day, I was a kid loved Nascar mainly because of the wrecks.. but played the video games and my favorite was always Ricky Rudd. I did not know the significance of the win for Waltrip but I remember seeing Dale wreck and before I went to sleep for the night my mom let me know that Dale Earnhardt had passed and the sport just felt different from that day on.

[@ryanhamilton8084]

the july 2001 daytona race will always choke me up. as someone who also lost his father in his 20s dale jr was not only my childhood favorite but a perfect example of who to be as an adult

[@josephtrapanese3310]

You immediately won me over with the starcraft music...

[@cameronwilliams889]

This is one of the best videos on the platform.

[@m.del66]

I wasn't alive when this happened, but between Mikey's book "In the Blink of an Eye" and this video, I see how this is the greatest recovery from the biggest tragedy.

[@spike3082]

In the Blink of an Eye is also an amazing movie as well

[@m.del66]

@@spike3082 Yeah

[@wooocas]

rim world music so emotional. dale is so iconic, up there alongside michael jordan and gretzky in their respective sports and their reach outside sport

[@MrMatthias]

I remember watching the 2001 Pepsi 400. I can remember exactly where I was, with my parents cheering for Dale Jr. As inconsolable as I was after Dale Sr died, this was one incredible moment of healing.

[@Depressed_cat1]

i’m 17 and unfortunately never got to see dale race in my lifetime but my father was a diehard fan so i’ve known about him over the years, and seeing dale jr take first at daytona, gave me literal CHILLS

[@Chris-vk2zw]

Seeing this live was unbelievable.

[@cpfdkolich]

All these years later i still cant believe dale left that day, the most vicious crash of the day was the stewart one however. It was a critical turning point for nascar and safety and now cars are safer than ever and Dale was the last cup driver to pass away because of a crash, i think that is also a legacy he would be proud of

[@david01dc]

I’ve been a fan of the sport since 08 and had heard of Dale Earnhardt’s tragic death but never like this. It’s great to hear what happened before and after that tragedy