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. ... http://www.squidoo.com/Dale-Earnhardt Thu, 21 Aug 2008 06:51:28 -0600 FeedCreator 1.7.2 Tue, 17 Jun 2008 08:27:41 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/Dale-Earnhardt 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.   Birthdate: April 29, 1951 Birth Place: Kannapolis, N.C. Died: February 18, 2001 Car Number: 3 Team: Richard Childress Racing Sponsor: GM Goodwrench Service Plus Manufacturer: Chevrolet In the 1987 season Earnhardt earned his nickname "The Intimidator" after spinning out Elliott in the final segment of The Winston. There was never any doubt in Dale Earnhardt's mind about what he wanted to be in life. As a young boy watching his father Ralph race -- and win -- in Stock car events throughout the Southeast, Dale developed a love for the sport that would ultimately fuel one of the most successful careers in the history of motorsports. Tue, 17 Jun 2008 08:27:41 -0600