"Quotes from family, friends, and fans of The Intimidator"
"On behalf of Taylor, Dale Jr., Kerry, Kelley and the entire Earnhardt family, which also includes all the employees of Dale Earnhardt Incorporated, we want to sincerely thank everyone that has offered their condolences during our very tragic loss. This outpouring has been overwhelming. We kindly ask that you keep our family in your thoughts and prayers."
� Wife, Teresa Earnhardt
Click here to see an open letter to fans from Teresa Earnhardt.
"We're deeply saddened by the loss. We appreciate everybody for their support. We'll get through this. I'm sure he'd want us to go on."
� Son, Dale Earnhardt, Jr.
"Words cannot express the tremendous loss all of us at Richard Childress Racing are feeling at this time. All of our thoughts and prayers and deepest sympathies are with Martha, Teresa, Kerry, Kelley, Dale Jr. and Taylor Nicole and the entire Earnhardt family.
"Dale Earnhardt was much more than a race car driver. He was a very loving husband and proud father and grandfather. He was a successful businessman. He was also a hero to millions of racing fans throughout the world.
"Dale was my friend. We hunted together and raced together. We laughed and cried together. We were able to work side-by-side and have success we had for almost 20 years because we were friends first. I will miss him always. He was the greatest."
� Richard Childress, owner of Dale Earnhardt's #3 GM Goodwrench Chevrolet Monte Carlo
"I don't know about you but over the last couple days I've been searching for a place to anchor my hope. When times like this come, and they come for all of us, we look to a place to anchor for stability. We want to celebrate, remember and think, and think about the man that we love.
I want to encourage you to do three things in the coming days. To tell those stories, and everybody's got a Dale Earnhardt story sitting in here, and to laugh, and to remember the emotion that goes with those stories. To listen to each other as you tell those stories and to pray. And to pray. Pray alone and with each other. I think Dale would be happy that we would be laughing and telling stories with each other."
� Motor Racing Outreach Chaplain, Dale Beaver
"I, like everyone else, am in shock with the passing of Dale Earnhardt. Besides being an incredible driver and spokesman for the sport he so loved, he was a true friend and has been a major influence on my life and career. Understandably, my family's thoughts are with Teresa, Kerry, Kelly, Dale Jr. and Taylor Nicole. May god bless all of them and watch over them in this time of need."
� Defending Winston Cup Champion, Bobby Labonte
"Dale Earnhardt made a difference in the world. On the track, he made us all better drivers because he set a standard of excellence we all aspired to achieve. He had a passion and a desire that took the sport of NASCAR to a new level every time he climbed in the car. Off the track he was kind, giving, loving man who gave his all to his family and friends. He worked tirelessly to make the world a better place for as many people as possible who were less fortunate than he. I did not know him as long as most of the other drivers but he made a huge impact on my life in the years I have been in NASCAR. I am grateful and blessed to have had the benefit of his wisdom and guidance."
� Driver, Tony Stewart
"On behalf of everyone at Joe Gibbs Racing, we would like to extend our heartfelt sympathies to Teresa and the entire Earnhardt family as well as everyone at Dale Earnhardt Incorporated and Richard Childress Racing. While Dale was a fierce competitor on and off the track and leader in the community, he was a member of our family and as you can imagine, we are grieving that loss."
� Joe Gibbs, car owner
"We are deeply saddened by the fatal accident of our good friend and driver Dale Earnhardt in the final lap of the Daytona 500 NASCAR race yesterday. We have been priviledged to have been the sponsor of Dale's No. 3 Goodwrench Chevrolet for the past 13 years. He's given so many people so many thrills over so many years. He will be missed beyond words. On behalf of all GM employees and all of Dale's thousands of fans, we offer our sincere condolences to Dale's wife Teresa, their children including Dale Earnhardt Jr. and team owner Richard Childress on the loss of NASCAR's greatest driver ever."
� Vice President and General Manager of GM Sevice Parts Operations, John F. Smith
"Brooke (Gordon) and I are deeply saddened by this devastating loss. Not only is it a huge loss for this sport, but a huge loss for me personally. Dale taught me so much and became a great friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with Teresa and the entire Earnhardt family."
� Driver, Jeff Gordon
"My heart is hurting right now. I would rather be any place right this moment than here. It's so painful."
� 2001 Daytona 500 winner, Michael Waltrip at his press conference. Waltrip drives a car owned by Dale Earnhardt Inc.
"This is undoubtedly one of the toughest announcements that I've ever personally had to make. But after the accident in Turn 4 at the end of the Daytona 500, we've lost Dale Earnhardt."
� NASCAR President, Mike Helton
"Like so many people around the world, I became a NASCAR fan because I became a Dale Earnhardt fan. Dale was someone I was proud to have my son look up to. We all have our memories we will cherish, memories of excitement, competitiveness and most of all memories of a great man. On behalf of the people of Alabama, I extend my thoughts and prayers to his family and friends."
� Gov. Don Siegelman of Alabama
"On behalf of all of us at Action Performance, we extend our heartfelt condolences to the entire Earnhardt family. We are heartbroken over the tragic loss of Dale Earnhardt, a legend among champions and a hero to his multitude of fans across the nation. We are grateful that, for so many years, Dale invited us to share his accomplishments and dreams while he participated in the sport he so dearly loved. We are saddened that we have lost a champion whose skill, determination and dedication were unequaled. Most of all, we regret the loss of a dear friend. Again, our sympathy and prayers are with the entire Earnhardt family and to all of his fans who are dealing with this terrible loss.�
� Fred W. Wagenhals, Action Performance Companies, Inc. Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
"I am saddened by the untimely loss of this American legend and I want to express my deepest sympathy to his family, friends and fans. Dale was an American icon who made great contributions to his sport. Dale�s legacy will live on for millions of Americans. He was an inspiration to many."
� President of the United States of America, George W. Bush
"My Wife and I would like to send our condolences to the entire Earnhardt family. We are saddened that he is no longer with us. God bless the Earnhardt family."
� Mr. and Mrs. Christian Waring, fans from Schenectady, NY
"This was a man who knew what it was like to start the hard way, and at the bottom. He proved to the world and to NASCAR, that he was # 1. He will always be # 1 in racecar fans' hearts, and drivers', to come. He will be missed by all."
� Gene "Rodder" Rano, a fan from New England
"I will never forget the man who IS NASCAR.....Dale Earnhardt. Sometimes a sport makes a man great. EVERY ONCE IN A WHILE, A MAN MAKES A SPORT GREAT!"
� Lori, a fan from Connecticut
"My heart is broken at the loss of this awesome man. If it weren't for Dale, I wouldn't be a fan... I have loved watching this man drive. NASCAR will never be the same again. WE LOVE YOU DALE!!! Thank you for giving us the wonderful memories."
� Mavis Mayfield, fan from Atlanta, GA
"On Feb 18, 2001, we lost the greatest driver NASCAR has ever known. On the track, Dale Earnhardt was know as "The Intimidator," but off the track, he was a devoted husband, loving father, great friend, and one ofthe most tenderhearted men you could ever know. I grew up watching Dale Earnhardt set and break records. I feel that this year was going to be his best shot at winning his record 8th Championship. Entering the final turn on the last lap of the 2001 Daytona 500, Dale Earnhardt went from Aggressor to Protector as he held off the rest of the field so his son, Dale Jr., and good friend, Michael Waldrip, could have their shot at winning NASCAR's most prestigious event. He could have only been thrilled knowing that they were to finish 1st and 2nd. Dale once said, when asked about Neil Bonnet's accident, "If I were in an accident like Neil and were to die, I wouldn't want anyone crying for me, but instead, I would want them celebrating my life." He also said, "That'd be the way I'd want to go." With that being known, I ASK THAT ALL OF THE FANS THAT BLAME ANYONE OR ANYTHING FOR HIS DEATH WOULD STOP, AND IF THREATS WERE MADE, FOR YOU TO APOLOGIZE, PERSONALLY!. Dale would never blame anyone for what happened, so why should we? I would like to apologize to all the people at Simpson Performance Parts and especially to Sterlin Marlin on behalf of all Dale Earnhardt fans. The threats and placement of blame were completely uncalled for. I will always remember the feeling I had with tears in my eyes as I heard these words: "CHECKERED FLAG!!!........Dale Earnhardt.......finally, is a Champion of the Daytona 500."
� Jason Christian, fan from Northport, AL, and creator of this website Email me by clicking here.
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Page 1: "Dale Earnhardt - The Intimidator Remembered"
Page 2: "Quotes from family, friends, and fans of The Intimidator"
Page 3: "Audio and Video Clips"
Page 4: "Poems about The Man in Black"
Page 5: "Links to various websites related to Ol' Ironhead"
Page 6: "Pictures to Remember A Man You Either Loved or Hated, But Respected, Nonetheless"