He has the name the "Intimadator", but is that what him a legend? Was there something else Dale had that no driver can come close to getting?
2006-08-14 06:19:38 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Auto Racing
forever a fan of dale earnhardt. lets see why he is a legend. (i copied all the stats off of a website).
Dale earned himself a place in history as one of the greatest motor sports competitors ever. A juggernaut on the track, he has triumphed in nearly every major competition on the circuit. Furthermore, he has won more prize money than any other driver in racing history worldwide and is tied with legendary Richard Petty as the seven time stock car champion. His aggressive style and long string of achievements made him a force to be reckoned with year after year.
Earnhardt's long list of racing accomplishments is unmatched by any other driver; his name has simply become synonymous with "Victory".
The Final Statistics:
Rookie of the Year, 1979
Seven-Time NASCAR Winston Cup Series Champion - 1980, 1986, 1987, 1990, 1991, 1993, 1994
Five-time NMPA Driver of the Year - 1980, 1986, 1987, 1990, 1994
Only six-time winner of the Busch Clash - 1980, 1986, 1988, 1991, 1993, 1995
Three-time winner of the Winston All-Star Race - 1987, 1990, 1993
Two-time American Driver of the Year - 1987, 1994
Four-time winner of the International Race of Champions - 1990, 1995, 1999, 2000
Seven-time winner of the Goody's 300 Busch Series at Daytona (including five straight wins from 1990 - 1994)
Daytona 500 Winner - 1998
First American driver to receive AUTOSPORTS Gregor Grant Award
First Winston Cup driver to drive at Suzaka Circuitland, Japan
12-time winner of the 125-mile qualifying race at Daytona (including ten straight wins from 1990 - 1999)
Named ESPY's "Driver of the Decade" (1990's)
Year 2000 marked Dale's 22nd full season on the NASCAR Winston Cup Circuit
"Most Popular Driver" Award, 2001
Career Winnings of $41,278,397
2006-08-14 07:29:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Dale Sr. is a legend because of the fact he has won 7 championships. Only Richard Petty say that.
His driving style was very nerve-racking as well.
On the track he was a mean son of a gun. Off the track he would try to what he could for the little guy.
Yup he was a jerk at times, but when you say Nascar, usually the name that pops is Petty or Earnhardt.
I think he deserves the title legend.
As well has Richard Petty.
2006-08-14 20:30:45 · answer #2 · answered by Daisie 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Excuse me, "never a fan favorite" what rock have you been hiding under?????? He was a fan favorite. He was loved by several drivers. What made him so great was how he worked his way UP in stock car racing. Yes the run on oval tracks, but I guarantee you that his tire changers made more money than any of you can even think about. You could never be sure what he would do in a race. Most drivers would tell you that they were always looking to see where that black # 3 was. The nickname "intimidator" fit him to a T. He wasn't afraid to run the hell out of his car, he wouldn't back down from anyone. If you were watching a race and he was behind you never counted him out until the race was over. You just didn't ever know what he could or would do. Yes I was a great fan of his.
2006-08-14 14:14:22 · answer #3 · answered by shirley e 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Probably the fact that all of his contemporary drivers hated his guts. The fact that he was stupid enough to alter his head restraint device and refuse the standard upgrades that would have clearly saved his life. And of course all of the trash w/disposable incomes who need a celebrity to worship because their lives are so hollow and desperate. The only thing that makes him a legend is the special interst media who use celebrity and entertainment figurse to keep the masses content, fat and preoccupied while the stuff that they should care about or have some interest in goes by while they watch the race.
2006-08-14 13:28:45 · answer #4 · answered by neo-liberal ultra conservative 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
His death made him a legend!
Dale Sr was a great racer, but most people couldn't stand the man and he was never a fan favorite. His death made him revered and an instant legend.
2006-08-14 13:25:12 · answer #5 · answered by kja63 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
In being 'The Intimidator' he brought something new to the table, also all his wins and championships alone make him a legend and his tragic death also plays a part!
2006-08-14 14:06:07 · answer #6 · answered by Jaylyn 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I have no idea. Been a NASCAR fan forever. My favs are David Pearson, and Darrel Waltrip.
2006-08-15 01:54:34 · answer #7 · answered by MARIA 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
76 wins and 7 championships. That pretty much speaks for itself.
2006-08-14 16:08:54 · answer #8 · answered by mcmurrayjamiefan 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
not only because he won 76 races but it was because of his attitude and how he would do anything to win but also because he was such a great guy...and how he didn't put up with no ones **** or else you were in the wall he was a great competitor and will be remembered forever god bless
2006-08-14 13:24:23 · answer #9 · answered by ki_kompton 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
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He had a Natural born Talent, but most of all desire is what made him develop this. There will Never be another. He died doing what he obviously Loved most.
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2006-08-14 14:01:38 · answer #10 · answered by lilAudrey 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋