Dale Earnhardt: Defining Moments of a NASCAR Legend

Known as the Intimidator, Dale Earnhardt made a name for himself as a fierce competitor, a man with ambition and passion who would never settle for anything less than the best. He inspired both devotion and bitter hatred among NASCAR followers, earning his nickname for the relentless winner-takes-all attitude. On February 18, 2001 in a tragedy that stunned the nation and led to an outpouring of grief the likes of which the sports world has seldom seen, popular race car driver Dale Earnhardt slammed into the wall and lost his life on the last turn of the last lap of the Daytona 500. 10 years after this tragic event, readers are still as committed as ever to remembering and honoring their racing hero. The Intimidator may be gone but his legend will live on forever.

 

Dale Earnhardt: Defining Moments of a NASCAR Legend
Believe it or not, it has been 10 years since Dale Earnhardt died at the Daytona 500 in 2001. His death altered the sport of NASCAR and affected the lives of millions of racing fans everywhere. Dale Earnhardt: Defining Moments of a NASCAR Legend allows fans to remember the greatness of The Intimidator and bask in the glory of the sport's golden era in this special tribute book that is packed with color photos. Please refer to the official page for Dale Earnhardt to learn more information about this title.

Dale Earnhardt: The Defining Moments of a NASCAR Legend
Ten years since the death of Dale Earnhardt on the final lap of the 2001 Daytona 500, NASCAR fans are committed as ever to the racing hero’s legacy.

Dale Earnhardt: Defining Moments of a NASCAR Legend by the editors of Street & Smith’s takes a look back at Earnhardt’s storied career and highlights the 25 most defining wins of his career including:

• Southeastern 500 on April, 1, 1979
• CRC Chemicals Rebel 500 on April 4, 1982
• Atlanta Journal 500 on November, 2, 1986
• Diehard 500 on July 25, 1993
• Winston 500 on October 15, 2000

Known as the Intimidator, Earnhardt made a name for himself as a fierce competitor, a man of ambition and passion who never settled for anything less than the best. Because of his relentless, winner-take-all attitude, he inspired both devotion and bitter hatred among NASCAR fans.

Dale Earnhardt relives the most exhilarating moments of a legendary career that is forever woven into the minds of NASCAR fans of all ages. Fans will not want to miss this commemorative tribute for the 2011 season.

About the Author:
Michael J. Fresina is the publisher of NASCAR Illustrated and SceneDaily.com, both properties of Street & Smith’s Sports Group. Ten years ago, Fresina came to NASCAR with the publication of the original Dale Earnhardt: Because Winning Matters and has since authored or edited a number of NASCAR books, including Thunder & Glory: The 25 Most Memorable Races in Winston Cup History and For the Love of NASCAR: An A-Z Primer for NASCAR Fans of All Ages, both also from Triumph Books.