News By Topic: Stock Car Racing

TACH SPECIAL: Dale Earnhardt; The biggest name in the sport departs

Feb 19, 2001

Motorcar racing is a hazardous sport. Since the time that the first motorcar race was ever conducted the sport has lost and will continue to lose drivers to racing accidents. In spite of that acknowledgement it does not lessen the impact or reduce the sadness of the death of Dale Earnhardt. Earnhardt was NASCAR's Elvis ... Continue reading

Polaris President Tom Tiller and NASCAR Legend Richard Petty And the Lemery's

Feb 19, 2001

-- AMERICA'S NEWEST MILLIONAIRE -- Polaris President and CEO Tom Tiller (left) and NASCAR legend Richard Petty (second left) present Eugene and Tina Lemery of Menominee, Mich. with $1 million outside Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, February 18, 2001. The Lemery's won the $1 million as part of Polaris' "Milliont ... Continue reading

Polaris President Tom Tiller and NASCAR Legend Richard Petty And the Lemery's

Feb 19, 2001

-- AMERICA'S NEWEST MILLIONAIRE -- Polaris President and CEO Tom Tiller (left) and NASCAR legend Richard Petty (second left) present Eugene and Tina Lemery of Menominee, Mich. with $1 million outside Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, February 18, 2001. The Lemery's won the $1 million as part of Polaris' "Milliont ... Continue reading

Statement from Johnny Benson On Dale Earnhardt's Death

Feb 19, 2001

"There is really nothing I can say right now. I found out about Dale after I got home (Cornelius,N.C) tonight. I'm very sad. NASCAR lost its greatest driver and probably the greatest driver it will ever have. My heart goes out to his family, his crew, his friends and his fans. ... Continue reading

NASCAR WCUP: Response from Martinsville Speedway on Earnhardt's death

Feb 19, 2001

“It’s hard to put into words what the loss of Dale Earnhardt means. I feel without question he was the greatest driver we have ever had. At a time when the popularity of NASCAR has been rapidly growing across this country, we can thank Dale Earnhardt for a lot of that attention. The fan base he enjoyed is u ... Continue reading

NASCAR WCUP: Post race quotes from Michael Waltrip, Daytona 500

Feb 19, 2001

Michael Waltrip, No. 15NAPA Chevrolet Monte Carlo – (Winner): “Wellit’s just unbelievable. I’d be 0 for463 if it weren’t for Dale (Earnhardt) Jr., man. He dreamed that he won theDaytona 500 man, and he did. I just gotto beat him to Victory Lane. ... Continue reading

NASCAR WCUP: Statement from GM regarding Earnhardt death

Feb 19, 2001

"All of us at Chevrolet and General Motors are truly saddened by the passing of Dale Earnhardt. As we all know, Dale was more than just a legend. He was an individual respected by all who ever came in contact with him…family, friends, business associates and fellow competitors. Dale was also more than just a Mont ... Continue reading

NHRA: Official Statement from NHRA regarding Earnhardt death

Feb 19, 2001

CHANDLER, Ariz. (Feb. 18, 2001) - The entire NHRA family is saddened by the unfortunate tragedy that took place this afternoon in Daytona. Dale was an ambassador for all of motorsports and will be truly missed. The NHRA extends it thoughts and prayers to the Earnhardt family and the entire NASCAR community. ... Continue reading

ASA: Clanton Wins ASARacing.com 300 at St. Augustine

Feb 19, 2001

St. Augustine, Fla. --Joey Clanton, the 2000 American Speed Association Rookie of the Year, took the lead on lap 121 and never relinquished it, dominating the ASA season opening race, the ASARacing.com 300 at St. Augustine Speedway on Saturday night. Clanton of Stockbridge (GA) passed race pole sitter Johnny Sauter dur ... Continue reading

The Callahan Report: Racing doesn't matter today; Earnhardt is gone

Feb 18, 2001

February 18, 2001 DAYTONA BEACH, FL: Of the 43 drivers competing in the 2001 Daytona 500, there were none who were more patient, more gracious, or more deserving of a NASCAR Winston Cup victory than Michael Waltrip. The tall, gentle man from Owensboro, Kentucky finally found his way to the winner's circle after 463 tri ... Continue reading

NASCAR WCUP: Dale Earnhardt dies from injuries at Daytona 500

Feb 18, 2001

February 18, 2001 DAYTONA BEACH FL: Dale Earnhardt was killed after crashing into the fourth turn wall during the 2001 Daytona 500. He was racing for third place on the final lap. Earnhardt was 49 years old. Earnhardt was protecting a lead held by two cars that he owned driven by Michael Waltrip and his own son, Dale E ... Continue reading

NASCAR WCUP: Dale Earnhardt in Serious Condition after Daytona Crash

Feb 18, 2001

Dale Earnhardt DAYTONA BEACH FL: Dale Earnhardt is listed in serious condition at Halifax Hospital in Daytona after crashing on the final lap of the 2001 Daytona 500. The seven time Winston Cup Champion had to be cut from his car. His son, who finished in second place behind winner Michael Waltrip, accompanied Earnhard ... Continue reading

NASCAR WCUP: Dale Earnhardt, Tony Stewart hospitalized; Michael Waltirp wins Daytona

Feb 18, 2001

Dale Earnhardt DAYTONA BEACH, FL: Dale Earnhardt crashed on the final lap of the 2001 Daytona 500. The seven time NASCAR Winston Cup Champion was unconscious when rescue workers arrived at the scene. Earnhardt was fighting for third place when the crash occurred. He had to be cut from his race car. As Earnhardt was cha ... Continue reading

NASCAR WCUP: Injured crewman returns to scene of 2000 Daytona pit accident

Feb 18, 2001

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.,- Seven months and 14 days. That's how long Mike Lingerfelt was sidelined from his tire changing duties on The Home Depot Pontiac after a pit road accident in last year's Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. The 24-year-old Lingerfelt suffered a fractured left femur when he attempted to re ... Continue reading

NASCAR WCUP: Shootout Success Builds Confidence in Stewart

Feb 17, 2001

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.,- It was only a year ago at Daytona International Speedway where Tony Stewart would climb from his Home Depot Pontiac and shake his head in disgust, questioning whether he would ever learn how to race on a restrictor plate track. What a difference a year makes. Stewart showed steady improvement in t ... Continue reading