Dale Earnhardt raced his last race exactly 10 years ago today. The racing world still hasn't gotten over the sadness that it felt on that fateful day. What should have a day of ultimate celebration, as Dale Earnhardt Incorporated driver, Michael Waltrip, scored his first career win in the biggest race of the season. The day is remembered, however, for a much more somber reason. No one will ever forget where they were when they heard the tragic news, and worse, no can ever forget the immense feeling of loss and sorrow when NASCAR president, Mike Helton had to deliver the news during a post race press conference. Dale Earnhardt may be gone but he will never be forgotten. The racing world had never seen a driver quite like the Intimidator, and...

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Dale Earnhardt raced his last race exactly 10 years ago today. The racing world still hasn't gotten over the sadness that it felt on that fateful day. What should have a day of ultimate celebration, as Dale Earnhardt Incorporated driver, Michael Waltrip, scored his first career win in the biggest race of the season. The day is remembered, however, for a much more somber reason. No one will ever forget where they were when they heard the tragic news, and worse, no can ever forget the immense feeling of loss and sorrow when NASCAR president, Mike Helton had to deliver the news during a post race press conference. Dale Earnhardt may be gone but he will never be forgotten. The racing world had never seen a driver quite like the Intimidator, and...

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