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1. #From the archive dale earnhardt sr looks ahead to 2001 driver
2. #From the archive dale earnhardt sr looks ahead to 2001 series

We have also received some word through some of the wire services that he sustained massive chest injuries. That happened this afternoon as a result of the accident you just described. NELSON: John, we have - CNN has just confirmed now the death of Dale Earnhardt Sr. That should be happening shortly.įor now, though, let's go back to Atlanta. In fact, he said, "The best is yet to come: There's championship to win."Īgain, right here at the racetrack, we're awaiting a press conference with NASCAR President Mike Helton. And this week, Dale Earnhardt made it clear that was his goal for 2001, to become the best of the best.

#From the archive dale earnhardt sr looks ahead to 2001 series

He's also a seven times Winston Cup point series champion, and that equals the record set by the great Richard Petty.

#From the archive dale earnhardt sr looks ahead to 2001 driver

climbed out of his car, raced on foot to his father and accompanied him to the hospital.ĭale Earnhardt is the winningest driver in the history of the Daytona International Speedway. He was unconscious when paramedics arrived and they cut off the top of the car to get him out.ĭale Earnhardt Jr.

Now, Earnhardt was taking by ambulance to Halifax Hospital, about 2 miles from the racetrack. It collided with Ken Schrader's car and then went straight on into the wall at about 190 miles an hour. The back of his car bumped into the front of Sterling Marlin's car and then it skidded up the track. The race - the crash occurred as Earnhardt was racing toward the finish line. JOHN GIANNONE, CNNSI CORRESPONDENT: Yeah, we are awaiting word on a press conference held by NASCAR President Mike Helton, which is expected to occur shortly here at the racetrack.ĭale Earnhardt was involved in an accident in the final turn of the final lap of this race this afternoon, a race won by Michael Waltrip, who was driving a car owned by Dale Earnhardt. Let's bring in CNNSI's John Giannone, who can bring us up to speed on the details - John. has died in a hospital in Daytona Beach from injuries sustained in an accident at the Daytona 500 this afternoon. We have some very sad news to report at this hour.Īccording to Associated Press, NASCAR giant and legend Dale Earnhardt Sr. THIS COPY MAY NOT BE IN ITS FINAL FORM AND MAY BE UPDATED.īRIAN NELSON, CNN ANCHOR: Hello, I'm Brian Nelson at the CNN Center in Atlanta.

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