Nearly 25 years ago this weekend, seven-time Winston Cup champion Dale Earnhardt was killed in a crash at the Daytona 500.

NASCAR star Dale Earnhardt died in a crash on the final lap of the Daytona 500 on February 18, 2001. Earnhardt's death from a basilar skull fracture led to significant safety improvements in NASCAR.

Dale Earnhardt's death during the 2001 Daytona 500 triggered a major safety revolution in NASCAR, leading to zero racing fatalities in the 25 seasons since. Earnhardt remains a legendary figure whose ...

On Feb. 18, 2001, NASCAR racing changed forever when one of its biggest stars, Dale Earnhardt, died in a crash on the final lap of the 200-lap Daytona 500, known as "The Great American Race." On that ...

Wednesday marks 25 years since the tragic death of NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt Sr.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Twenty-five years ago, KCTV5 became the first news organization to report the death of NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt following his crash on the final lap of the 2001 Daytona ...

Dale Earnhardt was known as "The Intimidator" and "The Man in Black" for his persona while driving the black No. 3 car. Earnhardt's only Daytona 500 victory came in 1998, a long-awaited win for his ...

As Earnhardt’s car slid out of control in Turn 3 while battling for third place on the last lap, it headed toward the outside wall in a typical angle. But contact from Ken Schrader’s Pontiac near the ...