ESPN Classic - Remembering Earnhardt story archive

Wednesday, November 19, 2003
Remembering Earnhardt story archive

Reaction to Dale Earnhardt's death was widespread and emotional. ESPN Classic and RPM.ESPN.com offer this collection of tributes, reactions and remembrances.

Remembering Dale Earnhardt

Earnhardt dies after crash at Daytona 500
Michael Waltrip's Daytona 500 victory was marred by the tragic death of NASCAR motor racing legend Dale Earnhardt.
Earnhardt reportedly altered seat belt before crash
Dale Earnhardt's lap belt was found to be broken after the stock car racing champion was fatally injured in a crash at the Daytona 500, NASCAR officials said Friday.
What others are saying about Earnhardt's death
The auto racing community responds to the death of Dale Earnhardt.
Thousands attend service at Atlanta Motor Speedway
Thousands of fans attend a memorial service at the Atlanta Motor Speedway track for Dale Earnhardt.
Earnhardt family has private funeral
Relatives of Dale Earnhardt held a private funeral Wednesday in Kannapolis with only immediate family members attending.
Bush sends aide to Earnhardt's memorial
President Bush sent aide Joe Allbaugh to attend Dale Earnhardt's memorial service Thursday.
NASCAR community mourns Earnhardt
With racing set to resume this weekend, the NASCAR community has little time to grieve the death of Dale Earnhardt.
Straight from the church to the track
They went straight from a memorial service in Charlotte for Dale Earnhardt to the garage at Rockingham.
Earnhardt Hall induction no sooner than 2006
Dale Earnhardt must wait five years for consideration by the International Motorsports Hall of Fame.
Earnhardt's legacy will remain
Dale Earnhardt's legacy is the role he played in NASCAR's rise to the mainstream.
Earnhardt Jr.: Through the eyes of a son
In this column, Dale Earnhardt Jr. talks about how he sees his father, Dale Earnhardt.
Thompson: Death in the afternoon
Hunter S. Thompson -- Is the death of Earnhardt an example of the American Dream run amok?
Jenks: Death of a legend hits home
Should children be exposed to a sport in which their heroes might not return alive?
Waltrip, Park remember Earnhardt
Michael Waltrip and Steve Park shared their memories of their car owner -- and friend.
Fleming: Speed or Safety?
A North Carolina writer wearies of another member of racing royalty being killed at the track.

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