Motor Sports - Biography, Motor Sports - Race Car Drivers & Motorcyclists - Biography
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Overview
Seven-time Winston Cup champion Dale Earnhardt, whose aggressive driving style and incredible will to win earned him the respect of the motorsports world, was a legend in his own time. He single-handedly rewrote much of auto racing history, and his tragic death on the track in 2001 devastated his legions of devoted fans. For them, there is this fabulous action-packed tribute, filled with color and rare black-and-white photographs, numerous quotes by and about "The Intimidator," and extensive listing of his career statistics. Every moment of Earnhardt's meteoric rise from upstart to superstar is documented, from the first day he pulled up to the starting line in 1979 to his final lap at the Daytona 500. Thrill to the story of this determined NASCAR champion as he battles it out on the rough dirt tracks of North Carolina, achieves dominance throughout the 1980s and 90s, and keeps on winning until that last, fatal day.Editorials
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Get the full story of seven-time Winston Cup champion Dale Earnhardt -- affectionately known as "The Intimidator" to NASCAR fans -- in this comprehensive book. Earnhardt, a North Carolina native, was known for his aggressive style behind the wheel, a style that came to exert a strong influence on the younger generation of drivers. He fought his way up from rough beginnings to earn his reputation as NASCAR'S greatest driver, but his tragic death in the final lap of the 2001 Daytona 500 cut short his stellar career. Dale Earnhardt includes stats, photographs, and quotes from Earnhardt and his fellow racing legends.Book Details
Published
April 1, 2000
Publisher
MetroBooks (NY)
Pages
96
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9781567999655