A biography of Dale Earnhardt, Jr.,focusing on the development of his career as one of the top drivers on the NASCAR circuit, with information on his youth and family, including the death of his dad during the 2001 Daytona 500.
Introduces NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt, Jr., looks at the tradition of race car driving in his family, and highlights significant milestones in his career.
Dale, Daytona, and the day that changed everything
Waltrip, Michael
2011
An account of the colorful NASCAR driver's career describes his hardscrabble upbringing and strained relationship with brother Darrell, while recounting his historic win at the 2001 Daytona 500 and the death of mentor Dale Earnhardt in the same race.
Chronicles the life of NASCAR star Dale Earnhardt and describes the shocked reactions of his fans and others to his death in the last lap of the 2001 Daytona 500.