As the cars race around Daytona International Speedway, I wanted to pause to remember a Nascar legend: Dale Earnhardt.
Today is the tenth anniversary of his passing, following a wreck on the last lap of the 2001 Daytona 500. I will never forget watching that race as Darrell Waltrip called (and cried during) his brother Michael’s win and said, “I just hope Dale’s OK. I guess he’s alright, isn’t he?”
SceneDaily.com has published a collection of photos of Dale Earnhardt, so go take a look.
Today, remember the Intimidator. He was a racer from a different time and a different age. He embodied Nascar. And he departed way too soon.
*Update*
SceneDaily.com also published an excerpt this morning from Michael Waltrip’s new book, In the Blink of an Eye: Dale, Daytona, and the Day that Changed Everything. This tells Michael’s side of the story of that fateful day. Be forewarned, it’ll bring you to tears.
*Update 2*
ESPN has an incredibly touching segment on the day that Dale Earnhardt died, with some incredible videos and interviews.
