Even prior to his tragic death after a crash in 2001 during the Daytona 500, Dale Earnhardt Sr. was universally beloved by NASCAR fans while also being feared by his competitors. Backed up by his sensational talent behind the wheel that powered him to be a seven-time champion in NASCAR’s top flight, after his death, that dichotomy helped transform the icon’s legacy into one that would touch the lives of not just those involved in stock car racing, but also people outside of the sport. The fiery