Dale Earnhardt’s death in 2001 rocked the sport to its core and has thankfully lead to a revolution in car and driver safety. The seven-time NASCAR champion was an icon and among the most ...

Race car driver Dale Earnhardt won seven NASCAR championships before a fatal crash led to his 2001 death. Read about his car, records, children, team, and more.

CONCORD, N.C., May 1 -- Dale Earnhardt Jr. believes the seat belt in his father's car was broken during his fatal accident, brushing aside claims by a rescue worker that the belt was intact when ...