Dale Earnhardt Sr. and his son, Dale Earnhardt Jr., were both racing in the Daytona 500 on February 18, 2001, when Dale Sr. was involved in a wreck that would take his life.

February 18, 2001, was the day NASCAR changed forever. Dale Earnhardt Sr., “The Intimidator,” lost his life in a crash at Daytona. It was more than just the loss of a racing icon, it was the ...

Quick Facts FULL NAME: Ralph Dale Earnhardt Sr. BORN: April 29, 1951 DIED: February 18, 2001 BIRTHPLACE: Kannapolis, North Carolina SPOUSES: Latane Brown (1968–1970), Brenda Gee Jackson (1972 ...

"I didn't realize how big of a deal he was until he passed away," Earnhardt Jr. said of his father, who died after a last-lap crash during the Daytona 500 on Feb. 18, 2001.

The recent four-part Prime Video documentary Earnhardt offered a deep look into the racing legend’s life and career. Earnhardt Sr. was also a fan of country music, and had several ties to the genre.