The NASCAR legend died in a fatal crash on Feb. 18, 2001 Brian Cleary/Getty Dale Earnhardt died on Feb. 18, 2001 The NASCAR legend suffered a fatal crash during the final lap of the Daytona 500 His ...

On Sunday, February 18, 2001, the racing world was brought to a stunning halt when NASCAR President Mike Helton uttered four unbelievable words following the Daytona 500 – “We’ve lost Dale Earnhardt.” ...

It’s difficult to encapsulate the full scope of Dale Earnhardt’s legacy in stockcar racing. In life, he transcended the sport, steering its popularity to new heights. In death, he transformed it.

NASCAR drivers keeping Kyle Busch's memory alive nearly two months after death Nearly two months after his death, Kyle Busch is still being remembered fondly by NASCAR drivers like Bubba Wallace, ...

From the archives is a new segment on ‘The Seven’ newscast, featuring stories and perspectives from WOOD TV8’s expansive tape archives. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Feb. 18, 2001 is a day many in West ...

NASCAR star Dale Earnhardt died in a crash on the final lap of the Daytona 500 on February 18, 2001. Earnhardt's death from a basilar skull fracture led to significant safety improvements in NASCAR.

Dale Earnhardt died 25 years ago on Feb. 18, 2001, during the final lap of the Daytona 500. Following his racing debut in 1975, Earnhardt went on to have a historic career, racking up 76 wins and he ...