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Articles from the Charlotte Observer trace the life and racing career of star NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt, from the death of his father, Ralph, in 1979, to his fatal accident during the 2001 Daytona 500.
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The editors of The Charlotte Observer have selected the most exciting moments from the career of NASCAR legend and seven-time Winston Cup champion Dale Earnhardt. From that first interview with Tom Higgins to his longawaited victory in the race he most wanted to win, the Daytona 500; from a country boy from Kannapolis, North Carolina, to one of the most recognizable sports figures in the world, here is a look back at the career of a champion. The new epilogue covers Earnhardt's career from 1998 until his tragic death in 2001.
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