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Death of hero

Earnhardt Jr. matures
By MIKE HARRIS -- AP Motorsports Writer The maturing process for Dale Earnhardt Jr. accelerated rapidly with the death of his father in the Daytona 500.
"When I found out he was dead, I knew nothing was ever going to be the same," Little E said. "Before my father's death, I was kind of raised under his arm. I didn't have things to worry about that other people had to worry about. Full story

Dale Earnhardt

Following NASCAR's fourth death in the past year, what should be done to keep drivers safe?
Protective headgear
Change rules to avoid close cars
Reduce race speed
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Earnhardt's lap belt was broken

ROCKINGHAM, N.C. (AP) -- Dale Earnhardt's lap belt was found to be broken after the stock car racing champion was fatally injured in a crash at the Daytona 500, NASCAR officials said Friday.
"Mr. Earnhardt more than likely contacted the steering wheel with his face," Bohannon said.

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Fans remember Earnhardt at memorial service

KANNAPOLIS, N.C. (AP) -- Dale Earnhardt's fans streamed into his hometown baseball stadium Sunday for a memorial service.
About 5,000 people, most wearing the black-dominated gear of Earnhardt's racing team, braved a cool evening to attend the service at Fieldcrest Cannon Stadium.

Feb. 25: Full story

Racing faithful honour fallen king

By ALLEN G. BREED -- Associated Press ROCKINGHAM, N.C. -- In a way, the stack of Busch Light beer cases outside Doug and Glenda Hall's camper serves as a tribute to Dale Earnhardt.
You see, through most of their 16 years of marriage, Doug was a Miller Lite man. But when The Intimidator started carrying Busch endorsements on his No. 3 Chevrolet, the couple just had to switch.

Feb. 23: Full story

Waltrip, Park remember Earnhardt

By BRUCE MARTIN -- SportsTicker ROCKINGHAM, North Carolina -- Michael Waltrip never got to celebrate his Daytona 500 victory. He never received all that comes with winning NASCAR Winston Cup racing's biggest event.
Shortly after Waltrip pulled into victory lane after winning last Sunday's race, he was informed by fellow driver Ken Schrader that his team owner and fellow driver Dale Earnhardt was in grave condition after he crashed in the fourth turn on the final lap of the race.

Feb. 23: Full story

NASCAR says goodbye

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- They came to celebrate the life of Dale Earnhardt the race driver, and instead heard about the man.
Dale Beaver, a chaplain with the Motor Racing Outreach ministry, eulogized Earnhardt during Thursday's memorial service.

Feb. 23: Full story

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Feb. 22: Earnhardt buried in private service

Feb. 22: Earnhardt lottery to go ahead

Feb. 21: Earnhardt's last prayer was for safety, wisdom

Feb. 21: Marlin blamed by some for tragedy

Feb. 21: Motorsports-related stocks rating lowered

Feb. 21: Earnhardt remembered by tattoo

Feb. 21: For Braves, Earnhardt's death hits especially hard

Feb. 20: Fans mourn loss of NASCAR champion at Atlanta

Feb. 20: Earnhardt Jr. to race this weekend

Feb. 20: Safety helmet might have saved Earnhardt's life

Feb. 20: Earnhardt services and memorials planned