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Dale Earnhardt (1951–2001)

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Born in Kannapolis, North Carolina in 1951 (for many years he claimed he'd been born in 1952) Ralph Dale Earnhardt was the most controversial competitor in the history of motorsports, who transcended this controversy to become an icon in racing. Taking after his father, Carolina short tracker Ralph Earnhardt... See full bio »

Born:

Ralph Dale Earnhardt
in Kannapolis, North Carolina, USA

Died:

(age 49) in Daytona Beach, Florida, USA
David Sherrill as H.A. Barry Pepper (Left) as Dale Earnhardt and David Sherrill (Right) as H.A. Humpy
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1983 Stroker Ace
NASCAR Driver
 
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2001 ESPN SportsCentury (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Dale Earnhardt (2001) … Himself
 
2001 NASCAR Thunder Theater 100% 70MM (documentary short)
Driver #3
 
2000 2 Minute Drill (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.18 (2000) … Himself
 
1999 Pole Position (TV documentary)
Himself
 
1998 ESPN Speedworld (TV series)
Himself - No. 3 G.M. Goodwrench Service Plus Chevrolet driver
– 1998 NASCAR Goody's Headache Powder 500 (1998) … Himself - No. 3 G.M. Goodwrench Service Plus Chevrolet driver
 
1998 BASEketball
Himself
 
1998 Arli$$ (TV series)
Himself
– Where Do Clients Come From? (1998) … Himself
 
1998 King of the Hill (TV series)
Himself
– Life in the Fast Lane, Bobby's Saga (1998) … Himself (voice)
 
1998 The Fifty (TV mini-series documentary)
Himself
 
1996 1996 Daytona 500 (TV movie)
Himself - Driver: #3 GM Goodwrench Chevrolet
 
1979 Daytona 500 (TV movie)
Himself - Driver, #2 Buick
 
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2012 Beyond 200 (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2008 NASCAR: The Ride of Their Lives (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2007 Dale (documentary)
Himself
 
2003 Doc (TV series)
 
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Personal Details

Publicity Listings:

1 Biographical Movie  | 1 Interview  | 2 Articles  | 22 Magazine Cover Photos  | See more »

Official Sites:

Action Performance | Dale Earnhardt Inc. | See more »

Height:

6' 1" (1.85 m)
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

A winner is someone who refuses to lose; never mind who's got the fastest car. See more »

Trivia:

In his final win on 15 October 2000 at Talladega Superspeedway, Earnhardt was in 18th place with five laps remaining. "Dale's Big Rally" to win was ranked #13 in TV Guide's list of the "25 Most Awesome Sports Moments (of the last 15 years)". [17 July 2005 issue] See more »

Trademark:

Open faced helmet, black sunglasses and mustache See more »

Nickname:

Mr. Chevrolet See more »

Star Sign:

Taurus