On Sunday, February 18, 2001, the racing world was brought to a stunning halt when NASCAR President Mike Helton uttered four unbelievable words following the Daytona 500 – “We’ve lost Dale Earnhardt.” ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." When a track worker fell to his knees on the grass next to the pit road after the Daytona 500 in 2001 and ...

The 'Malcolm in the Middle' star reflects on meeting the racing legend — and his impact on his own NASCAR career — in 'We've Lost Dale Earnhardt: 25 Years Later' Courtesy of FOX Sports Frankie Muniz ...

To this day, watching the replay, you expect him to get out of the car with mixed emotions. Angry with whomever he felt started the whole crash, but thrilled that two cars he owned had finished 1-2 in ...

Fans are honouring Dale Earnhardt Sr. on the 25th anniversary of his passing. The NASCAR legend passed away on February 18, 2001, after he sustained a basilar skull fracture during the final lap of ...

From the archives is a new segment on ‘The Seven’ newscast, featuring stories and perspectives from WOOD TV8’s expansive tape archives. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Feb. 18, 2001 is a day many in West ...

Dale Earnhardt's death during the 2001 Daytona 500 triggered a major safety revolution in NASCAR, leading to zero racing fatalities in the 25 seasons since. Earnhardt remains a legendary figure whose ...

NASCAR star Dale Earnhardt died in a crash on the final lap of the Daytona 500 on February 18, 2001. Earnhardt's death from a basilar skull fracture led to significant safety improvements in NASCAR.

The Earnhardt Legacy Lives On The Earnhardt name still carries a weight that few in motorsports can match. For the 25th anniversary, that responsibility fell to Bobby Dale Earnhardt, the grandson of ...

On Feb. 18, 2001, NASCAR experienced a tragic loss that continues to resonate. During the final lap of the Daytona 500, Dale Earnhardt Sr. crashed his car and sustained a basilar skull fracture that ...