All of that changed on February 18, 2001, when he achieved the historic victory that would define his career, winning his first Daytona 500. But tragedy dampened the thrill of his victory.

The 2001 Daytona 500 race is one of the darkest chapters in NASCAR’s history. The sport not just lost their favorite driver, but also a team leader and mentor for his team, Dale Earnhardt Inc.

Mexico City might have to wait until 2027 for a return, Chicago and San Diego could both be on the calendar, and more ...

NASCAR fans were collectively relieved when Ryan Newman walked out of Halifax Medical Centre holding the hands of his two daughters.

Rockingham Speedway in North Carolina was site of the first NASCAR race after Dale Earnhardt died in 2001 Daytona 500. Reporters & racers recall historic race.

He has two previous Daytona 500 starts, finishing 27th in 2014 and 37th in 2015. For Earnhardt, this entry comes on the 24th anniversary of when his father was killed during the 2001 Daytona 500.

Newman was able to walk out of the hospital days later, another testament to NASCAR safety improvements made since Dale Earnhardt's death on the final lap of the 2001 Daytona 500.

With three NASCAR Cup Series championships (1981, 1982, 1985) and victories in the DAYTONA 500, Southern 500, and Coca-Cola 600, Waltrip continued his career at NASCAR’s top-level for more than ...

He has two previous Daytona 500 starts, finishing 27th in 2014 and 37th in 2015. For Earnhardt, this entry comes on the 24th anniversary of when his father was killed during the 2001 Daytona 500.