#3 Forever
One this day I do not mourn his death. I thank God he lived. #DaleEarnhardt
— Dale Earnhardt Jr. (@DaleJr) February 18, 2015
Dale Jr. said it best. However, it is hard not to remember the life of his father without wondering "what if."
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| Dale Earnhardt Sr. and Dale Earnhardt Jr. were teammates at the 2001 Rolex 24. (Photo by ISC Archives via Getty Images) |
As NASCAR returns to Daytona this weekend, NASCAR Race Mom has to take a moment to reflect on Dale Earnhardt, Sr.
Dale Earnhardt, Sr. posted a track record 34 victories over 21 seasons and was without question Daytona’s dominant driver of the 1980s and 1990s.
Behind the wheel of his iconic, Richard Childress-owned black No. 3 Chevrolet, Dale won at least once a season for 10 consecutive years from 1990 and 1999, including the 1998 Daytona 500.
This legend died at the young age of forty-nine following a final lap accident in the February 18, 2001 Daytona 500.
Today the son of this great seven-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion is one of NASCAR Race Mom’s favorite drivers for his skills both on and off the race track. His daddy taught him well.
Therefore, I will attempt to heed Jr.’s tweet quoted above and refrain from mourning; however it will be difficult.
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