Twenty years after his death, the legacy of âThe Intimidatorâ lives on
Dale Earnhardt continues to influence students and create a safer environment for racers In the classroom and on the racetrack, Dale Earnhardt is still a major influence. (Source: David Whisenant-WBTV) By David Whisenant | February 18, 2021 at 4:29 PM EST - Updated February 18 at 4:42 PM
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Twenty years ago today NASCAR legend and Kannapolis native Dale Earnhardt lost his life while competing in the 2001 Daytona 500. All these years later, the influence of âThe Intimidatorâ is still strongly felt in the classroom and on the race track
âTo think it was 20 years ago that all of that took place,â said NASCAR Hall of Famer Dale Jarrett. âIt was a day that changed the face and the scope of the NASCAR world.â