Without a doubt, Dale Earnhardt is one of the most iconic and legendary names in the NASCAR arena. However, every legend had to start somewhere, and Dale Sr started his career during the era of another legend. To be precise, he made his debut during a time when Richard Petty was well in his prime. Though it had to be said that Dale Sr was pretty aggressive in his rookie days, something that Petty didn’t appreciate. Speaking to Dale Earnhardt Jr, he said [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIyp00buRek], “I think the first remembrance that really sticks, I don’t even know. The first time I heard tell of Dale Earnhardt, was in Martinsville. I started the other six or ten or something. Your dad was behind us and we go down the first corner. They throw the green flag, we go down in the first corner. I’m turning here, here come a car across the grass and lands on my hood. “Who is it? Dale Earnhardt. So I went over and said, ‘Don’t let that happen again’. I gave him a warning finger.” READ MORE: WATCH: Dale Earnhardt Jr Calls Out NASCAR History Maker Todd Bodine a “Cueball Headed Fool” [https://www.essentiallysports.com/nascar-news-watch-dale-earnhardt-jr-calls-out-nascar-history-maker-todd-bodine-a-cueball-headed-fool/] WHAT HAPPENED TO DALE EARNHARDT IN THAT RACE? Dale Jr. admitted that he shared a clip of the wreck on social media. As it happened, the then-rookie Dale Sr. went three wide and got on the grass. As a result, he ended up wrecking and knocking out 10 cars. According to Jr, Richard Petty took it rather well because he figured that The King would have got Earnhardt in a headlock. Dale Earnhardt [https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1138711441.jpg]HAMPTON, GA – NOVEMBER 18: Dale Earnhardt celebrates his 4th NASCAR Winston Cup Championship after the Atlanta Journal 500, NASCAR Winston Cup race, Atlanta Motor Speedway on November 18, 1990 in Hampton, Georgia.. (Photo by Brian Cleary/Getty Images) Petty also revealed that he issued another veiled threat to Earnhardt. He said that he didn’t mind him beating his drivers, but to not ‘beat on’ his own race car. This was after he punted Bobby Hamilton into a spin at the Rockingham Speedway. Petty also observed that the main difference between Dale Earnhardt and their father Ralph Earnhardt was the aggression. To be precise, Ralph would move the drivers out of his way, while Dale would simply knock them out of the way. WATCH STORY: Daniel Suarez’s NASCAR Win Completes the Class of 2012 – Kyle Larson, Chase Elliott, Bubba Wallace & Ryan Blaney [https://www.essentiallysports.com/stories/nascar-news-daniel-suarezs-nascar-win-completes-the-class-of-2012-kyle-larson-chase-elliott-bubba-wallace-ryan-blaney/] 

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<h2>Martinsville Speedway- 2021 Latest News, Winners, Qualifying, Track</h2>
Martinsville Speedway is a NASCAR stock vehicle racing short track in Henry County, Ridgeway, Virginia. It is owned by the International Speedway Corporation. At 0.526 miles (847 m) long, it is the shortest track in the NASCAR Cup Series.

The track was additionally one of the previously cleared oval tracks in NASCAR, being inherited in 1947 by accomplices H. Earth Earles, Henry Lawrence, and Sam Rice per Virginia House Joint Resolution No. 76 on the passing of H. Mud Earles.

It is additionally the lone race track that has been on the NASCAR circuit from its start in 1948. Alongside this, Martinsville is the solitary NASCAR oval track on the NASCAR track circuit to have asphalt surfaces on the straightaways, and concrete to cover the turns.
<h2>History</h2>
The track is frequently alluded to as a paper clip formed and is banked just 12? in the turns. The blend of long straightaways and level, slender transforms makes it hard to slow down going into turns and smooth increasing speed leaving turns an absolute necessity.

The track was cleared in 1955 and in 1956 it facilitated its initial 500-lap race. In 1976, the turns were repaved with concrete. By 2004, the then 28-year-old cement had shown critical wear. On April 18, 2004, an enormous lump of cement got removed from the track's surface and made extreme harm to the assemblage of Jeff Gordon's vehicle.

In response to this, the track was completely repaved with new concrete and black-top.

Until 1999, Martinsville was infamous for having two pit streets. The backstretch pit street was by and large kept away because if a group needed to pit there during an alert, any vehicle pitting on the front stretch had the benefit of pitting first and not holding fast to pace vehicle speed after leaving their pit street.

This was corrected when pit street was reconfigured to stretch out from the passageway of turn 3 to the exit of turn 2.

The main NASCAR event held on July 4, 1948. In 1951, just four vehicles were running toward the completion, the least of any race held at the speedway. In 1960, Richard Petty turned into the youngest victor at Martinsville, at 22 years, 283 days. Petty has the most successes (15).
<h2>Quick Facts</h2>
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<td width="301">Location</td>
<td width="301">340 Speedway Road Ridgeway, Virginia, U.S. 24148</td>
</tr>
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<td width="301">Operator</td>
<td width="301">International Speedway Corporation</td>
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<td width="301">Major Events</td>
<td width="301"><strong>NASCAR Cup Series</strong>

Blue-Emu Maximum Pain Relief 500

Xfinity 500

<strong>NASCAR Xfinity Series</strong>

TBA

Draft Top 250

<strong>NASCAR Camping World Truck Series</strong>

NASCAR Hall of Fame 200

<strong>NASCAR Whelen All-American Series</strong>

ValleyStar Credit Union 300</td>
</tr>
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<td width="301">Length</td>
<td width="301">0.526 mi (0.847 km)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="301">Most Wins</td>
<td width="301">Richard Petty (15)</td>
</tr>
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<td width="301">Most Starts</td>
<td width="301">Richard Petty (67)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="301">Poles</td>
<td width="301">Darrell Waltrip (8)</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

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Nov 1, 2020; Martinsville, VA, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Brad Keselowski (2) and NASCAR Cup Series driver Martin Truex Jr. (19) lead the start of the Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports Martinsville Speedway- 2021 Latest News, Winners, Qualifying, Track Martinsville Speedway is a NASCAR stock vehicle racing short track in Henry County, Ridgeway, Virginia. It is owned by the International Speedway Corporation. At 0.526 miles (847 m) long, it is the shortest track in the NASCAR Cup Series. The track was additionally one of the previously cleared oval tracks in NASCAR, being inherited in 1947 by accomplices H. Earth Earles, Henry Lawrence, and Sam Rice per Virginia House Joint Resolution No. 76 on the passing of H. Mud Earles. It is additionally the lone race track that has been on the NASCAR circuit from its start in 1948. Alongside this, Martinsville is the solitary NASCAR oval track on the NASCAR track circuit to have asphalt surfaces on the straightaways, and concrete to cover the turns. History The track is frequently alluded to as a paper clip formed and is banked just 12? in the turns. The blend of long straightaways and level, slender transforms makes it hard to slow down going into turns and smooth increasing speed leaving turns an absolute necessity. The track was cleared in 1955 and in 1956 it facilitated its initial 500-lap race. In 1976, the turns were repaved with concrete. By 2004, the then 28-year-old cement had shown critical wear. On April 18, 2004, an enormous lump of cement got removed from the track&#8217;s surface and made extreme harm to the assemblage of Jeff Gordon&#8217;s vehicle. In response to this, the track was completely repaved with new concrete and black-top. Until 1999, Martinsville was infamous for having two pit streets. The backstretch pit street was by and large kept away because if a group needed to pit there during an alert, any vehicle pitting on the front stretch had the benefit of pitting first and not holding fast to pace vehicle speed after leaving their pit street. This was corrected when pit street was reconfigured to stretch out from the passageway of turn 3 to the exit of turn 2. The main NASCAR event held on July 4, 1948. In 1951, just four vehicles were running toward the completion, the least of any race held at the speedway. In 1960, Richard Petty turned into the youngest victor at Martinsville, at 22 years, 283 days. Petty has the most successes (15). Quick Facts  Location 340 Speedway Road Ridgeway, Virginia, U.S. 24148  Operator International Speedway Corporation  Major Events NASCAR Cup Series Blue-Emu Maximum Pain Relief 500 Xfinity 500 NASCAR Xfinity Series TBA Draft Top 250 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series NASCAR Hall of Fame 200 NASCAR Whelen All-American Series ValleyStar Credit Union 300  Length 0.526 mi (0.847 km)  Most Wins Richard Petty (15)  Most Starts Richard Petty (67)  Poles Darrell Waltrip (8)

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<h1 style="text-align: center"><b>NASCAR Cup Series: Origin, Teams and More</b></h1>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>What is the NASCAR Cup Series?</strong></h2>
NASCAR (National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing) is the authorizing body for stock-vehicle racing in North America. It was established in 1948 in Daytona Beach, Florida. Currently, the organization fields four types of tracks: Intermediate tracks, Superspeedways, Short Tracks and Road Courses.

[caption id="attachment_2675743" align="alignnone" width="5162"]<img class="wp-image-2675743 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2024-02-20T005209Z_1919194866_MT1USATODAY22564783_RTRMADP_3_NASCAR-DAYTONA-500.jpg" alt="NASCAR" width="5162" height="3322" /> Feb 19, 2024; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series drivers Corey LaJoie (7), Kyle Busch (8) and A.J. Allmendinger (16) race three wide for the lead during the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>NASCAR Cup Series Origin</strong></h2>
The first-ever NASCAR race was held at Charlotte Fairgrounds Speedway on June 19, 1949 and Christian David "Jim" Roper was the victor after racer Glen Dunaway was disqualified for making illegal adjustments to his car.
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">On this day in 1949, NASCAR held its first-ever "Strictly Stock" race.</p>
Thirty-three drivers raced at Charlotte Speedway, six of which were future NASCAR Hall of Famers. Jim Roper was declared the winner following a disqualification to Glenn Dunaway. <a href="https://t.co/yBUDRcRxVo">pic.twitter.com/yBUDRcRxVo</a>

— NASCAR (@NASCAR) <a href="https://twitter.com/NASCAR/status/1670832065690972160?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 19, 2023</a></blockquote>

<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Why is it named Cup Series? </strong></h2>
The NASCAR Cup Series is the pinnacle of the racing arrangement in the NASCAR classification. The arrangement started in 1949 and was called the Strictly Stock Division. The series was subsequently known as the Grand National Division from 1950 to 1970.

Then, in 1971, it started renting its naming rights to the R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company and was alluded to as the NASCAR Winston Cup Series till 2003. From the next year onwards, the series came to be known as the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series till 2007 after a partnership with Nextel.

Sprint obtained Nextel in 2005 and 2008 saw the arrangement being renamed as the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. Sprint remained the sponsor of the NASCAR Cup from 2008 to 2016. It was reported in December 2016 that Monster Energy would be the sponsor; therefore, the arrangement was renamed the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series from 2017 to 2019.

However, after decades of name changes, in 2017, the organization finally decided to shed off its old image and simply be named as the NASCAR Cup Series, with series sponsors being called 'Premier Partners'.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>What is the format of the Cup Series?</strong></h2>
The NASCAR points system has been a complicated affair to say the least. Over the years, the organization has tried several iterations, namely the Latford system, the Chase and the current elimination playoffs format among others, to discern one that would be fair to each driver.

While the earlier system saw drivers being awarded points on the basis of prize money in a particular race, in 1972 a new format was introduced. This time the points were awarded on the basis of laps completed. However, even that came with its own flaws and just two years later, in 1974, the organization introduced point calculation based on a mathematical formula. However, given the complexity of the equation, Bill France Jr, the former CEO of NASCAR decided to step in and call upon his close friend Bob Latford, to come up with an efficient way, which later came to be known as Boot Hill Format or the Latford Model.

With equal points awarded in all races, as New York Times aptly put it: <em>"Mr. Latford set up his points scale to reward consistency rather than flashes of brilliance, and drivers seem to like it that way."</em>

This system was perhaps the longest-running one during that time, being replaced in 2003, by The Chase format. Currently, the NASCAR Cup Series operates on the Playoff Format. The schedule consists of 31 oval races, 4 road course races, one street track race, and 4 non-championship races to be held on ovals. This also includes 16 playoff races, with four elimination rounds, namely, Round of 16, Round of 12, Round of 4 and Championship 4.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>NASCAR Cup Series Teams</strong></h2>
As of 2024, the NASCAR Cup Series has 16 full-time teams participating and three manufacturers, namely Toyota, Chevrolet and Ford. As for the team with the most number of victories and championship, Hendrick Motorsports has has an undebatable upper hand, with 305 Cup Series wins and 14 drivers championships.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>NASCAR Cup Series Venue</strong></h2>
The first championship race was reportedly held at Martinsville Speedway, a half-mile oval, on October 16, 1949. Currently, the final race of a Cup season is held at the Phoenix Raceway, which is a one-mile, low-banked tri-oval race track located in Avondale, Arizona, near Phoenix.

[caption id="attachment_1351857" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1351857 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2022-11-07T003206Z_1075855806_MT1USATODAY19376372_RTRMADP_3_NASCAR-CUP-CHAMPIONSHIP.jpg" alt="Joey Logano NASCAR" width="1920" height="1289" /> Nov 6, 2022; Avondale, Arizona, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Joey Logano (22) races in the final laps of the Cup championship at Phoenix Raceway. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>NASCAR Cup Series Championship</strong></h2>
The NASCAR Cup Series hosts three different championship under one name: The Driver's Championship, the Owner's Championship and the Manufacturer's Championship. The driver's championship as the name suggests is the award given to the driver that has emerged as the winner at the end of a season. On the other hand, the Owner's Championship aims to reward the team at the top of the points standings. The driver with the most championship wins are Richard Petty, Dale Earnhardt and Jimmie Johnson. Additionally, Rick Hendrick-owned Hendrick Motorsports has won a record-breaking 14 championships till date.

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On a similar note, the Manufacturer's Championship sees Original Equipment Manufacturers(OEMs) being awarded a championship based on how races their cars managed to dominate and the points accumulated. In this regard, US-based manufacturer Chevrolet has racked up the most Cup Series wins at 42, followed by Ford at 17, and Toyota at 3.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>NASCAR Cup Series Track Types</strong></h2>
As mentioned earlier, the NASCAR Cup series organizes its races on four different types of tracks, namely, Intermediate tracks, Superspeedways, Short Tracks and Road Courses.

When it comes to Intermediate tracks, it simply means <em>"any track greater than one mile in length, with the exception of both Daytona and Talladega" </em>according to the official NASCAR website and currently the Cup Series drivers compete on the following Intermediate tracks/Speedways :
<ul>
 	<li>Atlanta Motor Speedway (1.540-mile, Quad-Oval)</li>
 	<li>Charlotte Motor Speedway (1.500-mile Quad-Oval, including a 2.280 miles Road Course)</li>
 	<li>Darlington Raceway (1.366-mile, Egg-Shaped Oval)</li>
 	<li>Dover Motor Speedway (1.000-mile, Concrete Oval)</li>
 	<li>Homestead-Miami Speedway (1.500-mile, Oval)</li>
 	<li>Kansas Speedway (1.500-mile, Tri-Oval)</li>
 	<li>Las Vegas Motor Speedway (1.500-mile, Tri-Oval)</li>
 	<li>Michigan International Speedway (2.000-mile, D-Shaped Oval)</li>
 	<li>Nashville Superspeedway (1.333-mile, Tri-Oval)</li>
 	<li>New Hampshire Motor Speedway (1.058-mile, Paperclip Oval)</li>
 	<li>Phoenix Raceway (1.000-mile, Dogleg Oval)</li>
 	<li>Texas Motor Speedway (1.500-mile, Quad-Oval)</li>
 	<li>World Wide Technology Raceway (1.250-mile, Egg-Shaped Oval)</li>
</ul>
On the other hand, Superspeedways ae oval road courses of two miles or longer. Currently, the NASCAR Cup Series has the following Superspeedways:
<ul>
 	<li>Auto Club Speedway (2.000-mile, D-Shaped Oval; Currently not in use)</li>
 	<li>Chicagoland Speedway (1.500-mile, D-Shaped Oval; Currently not in use)</li>
 	<li>Daytona International Speedway (2.500-mile, Tri-Oval)</li>
 	<li>Kentucky Speedway (1.500-mile, D-Shaped Oval)</li>
 	<li>Pocono Raceway (2.500-mile, Triangular Oval)</li>
 	<li>Talladega Superspeedway (2.660-mile, Tri-Oval)</li>
</ul>
The short tracks (less than 1 mile in length) that are part of NASCAR are:
<ul>
 	<li>Bristol Motor Speedway (0.533-mile, Oval)</li>
 	<li>Eldora Speedway (0.500-mile, Oval; Currently not in use)</li>
 	<li>Iowa Speedway (0.875-mile, Oval)</li>
 	<li>Knoxville Raceway (0.500-mile, Oval</li>
 	<li>Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum)</li>
 	<li>Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park (0.686-mile, Oval)</li>
 	<li>Martinsville Speedway (0.526-mile, Paperclip Oval)</li>
 	<li>Milwaukee Mile Speedway (1.015-mile, Oval)</li>
 	<li>North Wilkesboro Speedway (0.625-mile, Oval)</li>
 	<li>Richmond Raceway (0.750-mile, D-shaped Oval)</li>
</ul>
As for Road Courses, NASCAR makes use of the following race tracks:
<ul>
 	<li>Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (2.459-mile, Currently not in use)</li>
 	<li>Chicago Street Race (2.14 miles)</li>
 	<li>Circuit of the Americas (3.426-mile)</li>
 	<li>DAYTONA Road Course (4.170-mile, Currently not in use)</li>
 	<li>Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course (2.400-mile, Currently not in use)</li>
 	<li>Portland International Raceway (1.967-mile, Currently not in use)</li>
 	<li>Road America(4.048-mile, Currently not in use)</li>
 	<li>Sebring Raceway (3.741 mi, Currently not in use)</li>
 	<li>Sonoma Raceway (1.99-mile)</li>
 	<li>Watkins Glen International (2.45-mile)</li>
</ul>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>NASCAR Cup Series Crown Jewel Races</strong></h2>
While NASCAR has several racetracks that it competes on, there are a couple venues that are held in high regards. Currently there are four such venues/races, namely the Daytona 500 held at the Daytona International Speedway, the Coca-Cola 500 held at the Charlotte Motor Speedway , the Brickyard 400/Verizon 200 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the Southern 500 at the Darlington Raceway.

Till date, Hendrick Motorsports vice chairman and retired NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon has the most number of Crown Jewel race wins (21), followed by Legacy Motor Club team owner Jimmie Johnson (14) and retired NASCAR driver Bobby Allison (13).

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<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>NASCAR Cup Series Cars</strong></h2>
NASCAR is an ever-evolving sport and till date, there have been several iterations of the cars used during races. If we go back to the very inception of the sport, the first kind of vehicle that was used used to be called Generation - 1 (1948-1966), followed by Generation - 2 (1967-1980) and Generation - 3 (1981-1991). Later the Generation - 4 (1992 to 2007) was introduced , and then Generation - 5 (2007 -2012) and Generation - 6 (2013-2021) came into play. And currently, NASCAR features the Generation - 7 car that is also known as the Next-Gen.

Anothe notable model was the Generation - 5. Dubbed as the<em> "Car of Tomorrow"</em>, this model featured flaunted prominent front splitters under the bumpers and larger rear wings. Apart from that, according to NASCAR, the car also had <em>"significant safety advancements and a return to symmetrical bodies". </em>

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<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>NASCAR Cup Series debut at the Street Course</strong></h2>
The NASCAR Cup Series has come a long way since its initial days. The organization has always been open to developments and one of the most exciting ones came in 2023,when the tourney made its Street Course debut at Chicago.

In a bid to turn make the schedule even more exciting, NASCAR officials were reportedly in talks with Chicago authorities for a number of years, with one attempt of a Chicago street race even dating back to the 1980s. However, owing to political pressure, that plan failed to materialize. Now, fast forward to four decades later and authorities were finally geared up to host an exciting, first-of-its-kind race in downtown Chicago.

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Designed by race simulation video game developer iRacing, the race aimed to showcase the city's major landmarks such as the Buckingham Fountain, the Grant Park and the Soldier Field Stadium, among others.

The first iteration of the race came in July of 2023, with New Zealand born driver Shane van Gisbergen clinching victory in his first-ever NASCAR race. If that's not iconic, what is?

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[caption id="attachment_423971" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-423971" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20201026191536/GettyImages-78605405.jpg" alt="Dale Earnhardt and Dale Earnhardt Jr." width="1920" height="1376" /> DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 4: Dale Earnhardt Sr. &amp; Dale Earnhard, Jr. pose together at the raceway in Daytona Beach, Florinda on February 4, 2001. The Earhnardts and Andy Pilgram earned second in the GTS category during the 2001 Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona. (Photo by ISC Archives/CQ-Roll Call Group via Getty Images)[/caption]
<h3>Dale Earnhardt: 2021 Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements</h3>
Dale Earnhardt Sr. was the most prominent driver in American stock car racing. Even though he always did things the way they suited him, he was remarkable in the NASCAR world.

Beyond etching his name as a legendary driver in the history books of NASCAR, he was also popular as his own Brand name. Outside his remarkable career in the racing field, Earnhardt Sr. also raved in business. He named it Dale Earnhardt Inc. -? the team his son raced with.
<h3>Dale Earnhardt Sr.: Stats and Championships</h3>
Earnhardt began his racing career in NASCAR, participating in the Winston Cup Series in 1975. He bagged the 1979 Winston Cup Series Rookie of the Year. Following this, he earned seven titles of the Winston Cup Series Champion for the NASCAR Cup Series.

In the NASCAR Cup Series, Earnhardt Sr. raced for 27 consecutive years. In the record of 676 races he subsequently achieved 76 victories, 22 Pole finishes, and 428 Top Tens.

At the NASCAR Xfinity Series, the maestro drove in 136 races. In the tenure of 13 years, he clinched 21 trophies, 7 pole positions, and 75 top ten finishes.

He won the IROC Championship four times and also won the 1998 Daytona 500.

Furthermore, Earnhardt Sr. triumphed over the Southern 500 three times; he has the same record at the Coca-Cola 600.

He was the winner of the maiden Budweiser Late Model Sportsman Series race as well as the Busch Series.

Dale Earnhardt also claimed the 2001 Winston Cup Series Most Popular Driver. He received the award of NASCAR's 50 Greatest Drivers too.

In 2002, Motorsports Hall of Fame Inductee; 2006, International Motorsports Hall of Fame Inductee; 2010, NASCAR Hall of Fame Inductee; all three awards are under his collection.
<h3>Dale Earnhardt Sr: 2021 Net Worth</h3>
The accurate worth of Earnhardt Sr. is not available. However, at the time of his death, his approximate <a href="https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/race-car-drivers/dale-earnhardt-net-worth/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">net worth</a> was $70 million. If calculated at present, his net Worth will rise more than $100 million.

He has a long list of assets and properties along with his firm left for his kins.
<h3>Dale Earnhardt Sr: Foundations and Charity</h3>
Earnhardt Sr. has profoundly contributed to the field of philanthropy.

He helped in preserving wildlife and the environment. He further participated in lending help to the unprivileged children and their education.

The Dale Earnhardt Foundation still runs in his name to continue the legacy. It supports the needy through funds and sponsorships too.
<h3>Dale Earnhardt Sr.: Family</h3>
Earnhardt Sr. was born on April 29, 1951. He was the third child of Martha and Ralph Earnhardt. His father was a racer in NASCAR too.

At the early age of 17, Dale tied the knot with Latane Brown for the first time in 1968. The couple conceived their first child, Kerry, in the following year.

After his first divorce, he got married to Brenda Gee. The couple further gave birth to two children - Kelley King Earnhardt and Dale Earnhardt Jr.

Soon after their son was born, the couple split. Wedding bells rang for the last time in 1982 as he read vows to Teresa Houston. The couple had their daughter in 1982, Taylor Nicole Earnhardt.

Earnhardt Sr. passed away on February 18, 2001, in an accident.
<h3>Dale Earnhardt Sr: Quick Facts</h3>
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<td width="206">DATE OF BIRTH</td>
<td width="142">April 29, 1951</td>
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<td width="206">EXPIRED</td>
<td width="142">February 18, 2001 (49)</td>
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<td width="206">CAUSE OF DEATH</td>
<td width="142">Basilar Skull Fracture (in an accident while racing)</td>
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<td width="206">HEIGHT</td>
<td width="142">6?1??</td>
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<td width="206">NATIONALITY</td>
<td width="142">German-American</td>
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<td width="206">MARITAL STATUS</td>
<td width="142">Married (thrice)</td>
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<td width="206">SPOUSE</td>
<td width="142">Latane Brown (M-1968)

Brenda Gee (M-1971)

Teresa Houston (M-1982)

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<td width="206">KIDS</td>
<td width="142">4-Kerry, Kelley King Earnhardt, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Taylor Nicole Earnhardt</td>
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<td width="206">CHAMPIONSHIPS</td>
<td width="142">7</td>
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<td width="206">NET WORTH</td>
<td width="142">Above $70 Million</td>
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DAYTONA BEACH, FL &#8211; FEBRUARY 4: Dale Earnhardt Sr. &amp; Dale Earnhard, Jr. pose together at the raceway in Daytona Beach, Florinda on February 4, 2001. The Earhnardts and Andy Pilgram earned second in the GTS category during the 2001 Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona. (Photo by ISC Archives/CQ-Roll Call Group via Getty Images) Dale Earnhardt: 2021 Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements Dale Earnhardt Sr. was the most prominent driver in American stock car racing. Even though he always did things the way they suited him, he was remarkable in the NASCAR world. Beyond etching his name as a legendary driver in the history books of NASCAR, he was also popular as his own Brand name. Outside his remarkable career in the racing field, Earnhardt Sr. also raved in business. He named it Dale Earnhardt Inc. -? the team his son raced with. Dale Earnhardt Sr.: Stats and Championships Earnhardt began his racing career in NASCAR, participating in the Winston Cup Series in 1975. He bagged the 1979 Winston Cup Series Rookie of the Year. Following this, he earned seven titles of the Winston Cup Series Champion for the NASCAR Cup Series. In the NASCAR Cup Series, Earnhardt Sr. raced for 27 consecutive years. In the record of 676 races he subsequently achieved 76 victories, 22 Pole finishes, and 428 Top Tens. At the NASCAR Xfinity Series, the maestro drove in 136 races. In the tenure of 13 years, he clinched 21 trophies, 7 pole positions, and 75 top ten finishes. He won the IROC Championship four times and also won the 1998 Daytona 500. Furthermore, Earnhardt Sr. triumphed over the Southern 500 three times; he has the same record at the Coca-Cola 600. He was the winner of the maiden Budweiser Late Model Sportsman Series race as well as the Busch Series. Dale Earnhardt also claimed the 2001 Winston Cup Series Most Popular Driver. He received the award of NASCAR&#8217;s 50 Greatest Drivers too. In 2002, Motorsports Hall of Fame Inductee; 2006, International Motorsports Hall of Fame Inductee; 2010, NASCAR Hall of Fame Inductee; all three awards are under his collection. Dale Earnhardt Sr: 2021 Net Worth The accurate worth of Earnhardt Sr. is not available. However, at the time of his death, his approximate net worth was $70 million. If calculated at present, his net Worth will rise more than $100 million. He has a long list of assets and properties along with his firm left for his kins. Dale Earnhardt Sr: Foundations and Charity Earnhardt Sr. has profoundly contributed to the field of philanthropy. He helped in preserving wildlife and the environment. He further participated in lending help to the unprivileged children and their education. The Dale Earnhardt Foundation still runs in his name to continue the legacy. It supports the needy through funds and sponsorships too. Dale Earnhardt Sr.: Family Earnhardt Sr. was born on April 29, 1951. He was the third child of Martha and Ralph Earnhardt. His father was a racer in NASCAR too. At the early age of 17, Dale tied the knot with Latane Brown for the first time in 1968. The couple conceived their first child, Kerry, in the following year. After his first divorce, he got married to Brenda Gee. The couple further gave birth to two children &#8211; Kelley King Earnhardt and Dale Earnhardt Jr. Soon after their son was born, the couple split. Wedding bells rang for the last time in 1982 as he read vows to Teresa Houston. The couple had their daughter in 1982, Taylor Nicole Earnhardt. Earnhardt Sr. passed away on February 18, 2001, in an accident. Dale Earnhardt Sr: Quick Facts  DATE OF BIRTH April 29, 1951  EXPIRED February 18, 2001 (49)  CAUSE OF DEATH Basilar Skull Fracture (in an accident while racing)  HEIGHT 6?1??  NATIONALITY German-American  MARITAL STATUS Married (thrice)  SPOUSE Latane Brown (M-1968) Brenda Gee (M-1971) Teresa Houston (M-1982) &nbsp;  KIDS 4-Kerry, Kelley King Earnhardt, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Taylor Nicole Earnhardt  CHAMPIONSHIPS 7  NET WORTH Above $70 Million

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[caption id="attachment_455676" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-455676" src="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-98415316.jpg" alt="Richard Petty during the 1987 Daytona 500 race" width="1920" height="1296" /> DAYTONA BEACH, FL: Nascar driver Richard Petty in this portrait sitting next to the STP #43 car before the Nascar Winston Cup Daytona 500 race at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona, FL. Petty finished 3rd in the race. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)[/caption]
<h2>Richard Petty: 2021 Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsement</h2>
Richard Petty is an ex NASCAR driver and team owner. He raced particularly in the Stock/Grand National Era and the NASCAR Cup Series.

After his 1955 graduation, he went for a business course at Greensboro Junior College but later started working for his dad's racing organization, Petty Enterprises.
<h2>Richard Petty: Stats and Championships</h2>
He started his NASCAR vocation on July 18, 1958 just 16 days after his 21st birthday.

His first race was held at CNE Stadium in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. In 1959, he was named NASCAR Rookie of the Year, after he finished 9 times in the top 10 and six Top 5 completions.

He is most notable for winning the NASCAR Championship 7 times. He won a record 200 races during his vocation, winning the Daytona 500 a record multiple times, and winning a record 27 races (ten of them continuously) in the 1967 season alone.

Factually, he is the most refined driver throughout the entire existence of the sport and is one of the most regarded figures in motorsports in general. He likewise gathered a record number of poles (127) and more than 700 top-ten completions in his 1,184 beginnings.
<h2>Richard Petty: 2021 Net Worth</h2>
According to <a href="https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/race-car-drivers/richard-petty-net-worth/">Celebrity Net Worth</a>, he has a net worth of $65 million dollars.

Petty was the 1st driver to win in his 500th race start. He was inducted into the Hall in 2010.
<h2>Richard Petty: Foundation</h2>
The establishment accomplices with other non-profit associations that will bring about a long term impact in the networks and zones of core interest. The <a href="https://www.pettyfamilyfoundation.org/about">Petty Family Foundation</a> has chipped away at a no. of causes a year ago. The center is basically, yet not restricted to, helps veterans and kids.
<h2>Richard Petty: Lifestyle</h2>
Richard Petty possesses a dream ranch in Wyoming. He bought it in 1992. It is a 90-acre section of the land with cold slopes in the colder time of year and delightful green grasses in the late spring.

The <a href="https://www.richardpettymuseum.com/">Petty Museum</a> is devoted to the Petty family's NASCAR inheritance. The museum is situated on Branson Mill Rd., in the family's old neighborhood of Level Cross, North Carolina.

The exhibition hall was set up in 1998 so as to exhibit the life and profession of Richard Petty and incorporates things from the family's own assortments. Among the vintage vehicles is a Plymouth Superbird.

He claims an exceptionally painted Westwind 1. It includes his logo just as the number N43RP, with the two letters for his name. The jet, delivered by Israel Aircraft Industries, can carry 10 travelers.
<h2>Quick Facts</h2>
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<td width="301">Age</td>
<td width="301">83 Years</td>
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<td width="301">Residence</td>
<td width="301">North Carolina</td>
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<td width="301">Nationality</td>
<td width="301">American</td>
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<td width="301">Team</td>
<td width="301">Petty Enterprises</td>
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<td width="301">Championships</td>
<td width="301">7</td>
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<td width="301">Net Worth</td>
<td width="301">$65 Million</td>
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<td width="301">Birthday</td>
<td width="301">July 2, 1937</td>
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Richard Petty

DAYTONA BEACH, FL: Nascar driver Richard Petty in this portrait sitting next to the STP #43 car before the Nascar Winston Cup Daytona 500 race at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona, FL. Petty finished 3rd in the race. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images) Richard Petty: 2021 Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsement Richard Petty is an ex NASCAR driver and team owner. He raced particularly in the Stock/Grand National Era and the NASCAR Cup Series. After his 1955 graduation, he went for a business course at Greensboro Junior College but later started working for his dad&#8217;s racing organization, Petty Enterprises. Richard Petty: Stats and Championships He started his NASCAR vocation on July 18, 1958 just 16 days after his 21st birthday. His first race was held at CNE Stadium in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. In 1959, he was named NASCAR Rookie of the Year, after he finished 9 times in the top 10 and six Top 5 completions. He is most notable for winning the NASCAR Championship 7 times. He won a record 200 races during his vocation, winning the Daytona 500 a record multiple times, and winning a record 27 races (ten of them continuously) in the 1967 season alone. Factually, he is the most refined driver throughout the entire existence of the sport and is one of the most regarded figures in motorsports in general. He likewise gathered a record number of poles (127) and more than 700 top-ten completions in his 1,184 beginnings. Richard Petty: 2021 Net Worth According to Celebrity Net Worth, he has a net worth of $65 million dollars. Petty was the 1st driver to win in his 500th race start. He was inducted into the Hall in 2010. Richard Petty: Foundation The establishment accomplices with other non-profit associations that will bring about a long term impact in the networks and zones of core interest. The Petty Family Foundation has chipped away at a no. of causes a year ago. The center is basically, yet not restricted to, helps veterans and kids. Richard Petty: Lifestyle Richard Petty possesses a dream ranch in Wyoming. He bought it in 1992. It is a 90-acre section of the land with cold slopes in the colder time of year and delightful green grasses in the late spring. The Petty Museum is devoted to the Petty family&#8217;s NASCAR inheritance. The museum is situated on Branson Mill Rd., in the family&#8217;s old neighborhood of Level Cross, North Carolina. The exhibition hall was set up in 1998 so as to exhibit the life and profession of Richard Petty and incorporates things from the family&#8217;s own assortments. Among the vintage vehicles is a Plymouth Superbird. He claims an exceptionally painted Westwind 1. It includes his logo just as the number N43RP, with the two letters for his name. The jet, delivered by Israel Aircraft Industries, can carry 10 travelers. Quick Facts  Age 83 Years  Residence North Carolina  Nationality American  Team Petty Enterprises  Championships 7  Net Worth $65 Million  Birthday July 2, 1937

“Don’t Let That Happen Again” – When Richard Petty Gave Dale Earnhardt a Stern Warning

What happened to Dale Earnhardt in that race?