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The 70’s also produced one of the largest and most controversial stars of NASCAR history, Dale Earnhardt. People loved Dale and people loved to hate him, this is one thing that drew them to the racetrack every week. They just couldn’t wait to see who he would pull the old bump and run on next! Dale came onto the Winston Cup series as a.

This writer respects Earnhardt, who is probably the most-loved figure among NASCAR’s traditional base, but Danica is a global icon. No other NASCAR figure can claim that. Brian France has run NASCAR since his father died in 2003. He was born and raised as his grandfather Bill France, Sr ran upstart NASCAR with an iron fist. Big Bill died of.

When NASCAR celebrated its 50th anniversary in 1998, Sports Illustrated named Johnson NASCAR’s greatest driver, ahead of such luminaries as seven-time series champions Dale Earnhardt and Richard.

His father, Dale Earnhardt Sr., won at Talladega in series competition 10 years before his son. Martin Truex Jr., like Earnhardt Jr. a two-time series champion, is the all-time series wins leader at the track with three—all in succession (2004-06). Those came with Chance 2 Motorsports, the team co-owned by Earnhardt Jr. and Teresa Earnhardt.

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Michael Waltrip was without a win for over 462 races before joining Dale Earnhardt’s race team for the 2001 Daytona 500. On the last lap, Waltrip held the lead, with Dale Earnhardt Jr. in second and “Sr.” in third. Instead of executing his trademark charge to first place, Sr. blocked the field of 40 cars to allow his friend to take home.

With this huge victory, Johnson is now tied for most Cup Series Championships all-time with the great Dale Earnhardt and Richard Petty. Don't forget about NASCAR memorabilia, the most thrilling way to get your racing fix! Commemorate the outstanding career of Dale Earnhardt Jr. as he competes in his final season before retiring. From retired.

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The names of Petty and Earnhardt are wed in NASCAR history. Only Dale Earnhardt Sr. and and Richard Petty have won seven championships dominating the sport during their times like no other competitors. Both were born with racing in their blood as Lee Petty and Ralph Earnhardt were North Carolina racers from humble backgrounds. Both Petty and.