Dale Earnhardt essays

Dale Earnhardt essays B. He was inspired from his fathers car racing and wanted to be a mechanic like his father. 1. Fathers name Ralph Earnhadt. 2. Being a mechanic like his father. 2. while working on his car at a racetrack. 1. began racing cars at age of 15. G. lived his final moments on the track as well. 1. died on February 18, 2001 on last lap and last turn of 1.debuted in the World 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. 2. drove for Rod Osterlund and finished forth while fosterlings regular driver, Dave Marcis, finished one place above Dale. 3. left Osterlunds team that season. 4. was offered fulltime Winston Cup contract for 1979by Osterlund. 2. finished in top 5 races and won over $200,000. 3. was named NASCAR s Rookie for 1979. 1. added another record when he beat Cale Yarborough. b. Won the Winston Cup championship 2. went to win another year of Rookie ...