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Dale Earnhardt Always a Champion A tribute and Farewell Ltd Ed w/ dust jacket
Dale Earnhardt Always a Champion by Jeff Bartlett, David Fantle, Thomas Johnson, Benjamin Roberts, Jason Wilde
Hard Cover w/Dust jacket Has a small tear in front
142 pages Limited Edition
Copyright 2001
CONTENTS
4 The Final Turn
Earnhardt fought to to the end on a tragic day at Daytona
14 King of the Road
In racing and in life, nobody did it quite like he did
30 The Intimidator
The one-of-a-kind driver more than lived up to his nickname
38 Bittersweet Memories
For Earnhardt, Daytona meant triumph, frustration and tragedy
46 Continuing a Legacy
Earnhardt Jr. will strive to uphold his family's tradition
54 Where Legends are Made
Nothing else matches the tradition, spectacle of Daytona
66 Driver's last prayer was for safety, wisdom preacher says Preacher hears Earnhardt's last prayer
70 Festive Daytona scene turns sour
Colleagues and fans react in shock
72 Earnhardt's legacy will remain
Winners come and go, but legends live forever
76 Dale Earnhardt's Legacy
Follow his incredible career
78 The sport speaks out on its lost legend
Reaction to Dale Earnhardt's death
82 The Final Farewell
A nation mourns the fallen NASCAR legend
100 Picking up the Pieces
NASCAR struggles through its grief to find a way to endure
108 A Modern Day Hero
Like Michael Jordan or Tiger Woods, Dale Earnhardt stood tall in his sport
114 On a Roll
A retrospective of the Intimidator's record seven Winston Cup championships
130 The Man in Black
Why Earnhardt's greatness seemed to be destiny
DUST JACKET INTRODUCTION
The fast and furious sport of NASCAR racing has produced more than its share of heroes and champions, but few have ever achieved the legendary status of Dale Earnhardt. Known as "The Intimidator," Earnhardt made a name for himself as a fierce competitor, a man with ambition and passion who would never be satisfied being anything less than the best. His sudden and tragic death during the final lap of the Daytona 500 sent a shock wave through the racing community, leaving legions of NASCAR followers to mourn an unbelievable loss.
Featuring full-color photos from the entire spectrum of Earnhardt's career, Dale Earnhardt: Always a Champion offers reactions from colleagues and fans on the lasting impression made by the respected NASCAR driver. It also presents a solemn perspective on the loved ones he left behind-his family and his sport-and their respective struggles to move on without him. First and foremost, however, Dale Earnhardt: Always a Champion is a tribute to the life of this extraordinary human being.
When Dale Earnhardt first appeared on the NASCAR circuit in 1975, it was clear that he would be a driver to watch out for. He emerged victorious in race after race, eventually winning a record seven Winston Cup championships, and showing fans and rivals alike that the Man in Black was a force to be reckoned with. Dale Earnhardt: Always a Champion chronicles these and other notable events of The Intimidator's life, including his early attempts to find a place in the racing world, his 20-year battle to claim victory at the Daytona 500, and the unique relationship that he shared with his sons Kerry and Dale Jr.-the third generation of Earnhardts to find fame on the racetrack.
Earnhardt himself was a man who inspired both loyal devotion and bitter hatred from NASCAR followers, earning his nickname for the aggressive, winner-take-all spirit of his driving. Love him or hate him, however, everybody agreed that he was worth watching, and worth respecting. Simply put, Dale Earnhardt is considered by many to be the greatest race car driver who has ever lived, and quite possibly the greatest who ever will. The sport itself has a permanent void where Earnhardt used to be, and it mirrors the one that has set itself in the hearts of those who thrilled to watch him. Few had the ability with a race car that Earnhardt had, and his talent on the track will be missed.
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