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Dale Earnhardt
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The story of Dale Earnhardt is a genuine American myth. It is a tale that begins amidst the humble, working-class backdrop of rural mill town, Kannapolis, North Carolina. Dale's father, Ralph Earnhardt, worked at the mill in stoic desperation, providing for his wife Martha and five children on his meager wages.
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NEW YORK (Reuters) - The team of the late NASCAR ace Dale Earnhardt has reached a confidential settlement with an insurer it said had refused to pay on a life insurance policy for the driver. Richard Childress Racing had sought $3.7 million from United of Omaha Life Insurance Co. in a lawsuit. The settlement ends a nearly month-long trial in the Superior Court in Davidson County in Lexington, North Carolina. Earnhardt, known as The Intimidator for his black No. 3 Chevrolet, was Nascar's 1979 Rookie of the Year and a seven-time Winston Cup series champion.
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The death of Dale Earnhardt on the last lap of the 2001 Daytona 500 moved America like no other athlete's death ever had. Earnhardt was an original, a one-of-a-kind guy who captured the hearts of American stock car racing fans and the general public as well. With a twinkle in his eye and a devilish grin on his face, Earnhardt shoved and pushed his way to the front. With unparalleled determination, he willed his race cars to victory. He was loved not so much for the number of checkered flags and championships he won but for the spectacular style with which he won them.
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Many times over the years Dale Earnhardt publicly stated that the only reason Michael had not won was the equipment he was driving. Many times Dale Earnhardt said that Michael was a great driver. When the opportunity presented itself and the two friends joined forces in a third DEI team it was official. Michael would win, it was only a matter of time.
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Motor Speedway billboard featuring NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. is shown along Highway 360 northbound near Green Oaks Boulevard in Arlington, Texas. TMS president Eddie Gossage said the billboards will be changed after a request from
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