Daytona Beach in Volusia County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Dale Earnhardt
NASCAR Champion
— Daytona International Speedway —
All Time Victory Leader
At Daytona
34 Wins
Erected by Daytona International Speedway.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports.
Location. 29° 11.516′ N, 81° 4.085′ W. Marker is in Daytona Beach, Florida, in Volusia County. Marker can be reached from W International Speedway Blvd (State Road 92) 0.2 miles west of Bill France Blvd. The marker is located at the Daytona International Speedway Motorsports Hall of Fame. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1835 W International Blvd, Daytona Beach FL 32114, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 39th Running Daytona 500 (a few steps from this marker); 38th Running Daytona 500 (a few steps from this marker); 40th Running Daytona 500 (a few steps from this marker); 41st Running Daytona 500 (a few steps from this marker); 42nd Running Daytona 500 (a few steps from this marker); 43rd Running Daytona 500 (a few steps from this marker); 44th Running Daytona 500 (within shouting distance of this marker); 46th Running Daytona 500 (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Daytona Beach.
Regarding Dale Earnhardt. Wikipedia: Ralph Dale Earnhardt Sr. known professionally as Dale Earnhardt, was an American professional stock car racing driver and team owner, best known for his involvement in stock car racing for NASCAR. The third child of racing driver Ralph Earnhardt and first of two to Martha Coleman, he began his career in 1975 in the World 600 as part of the Winston Cup Series.
Regarded as one of the most significant drivers in NASCAR history,[2][3]Earnhardt won a total of 76 Winston Cup races over the course of his career, including the 1998 Daytona 500. He also earned seven NASCAR Winston Cup championships, tying for the most all-time with Richard Petty. This feat, accomplished in 1994, was not equaled again for 22 years until Jimmie Johnson in 2016. His aggressive driving style earned him the nickname "The Intimidator".
In February 2001, Earnhardt was killed instantly after a collision with Ken Schrader during the final lap of the Daytona 500 – an unexpected event that was widely lamented in the racing world.
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