Ernhardt dies in Daytona 500

Rev · 02-18-2001, 07:32 PM

Dale Ernhardt Sr. died from injuries in that bad wreck in the Daytona 500. What a loss to us all. We all know it can happen, but what a hurtful thing when it does occur. I know we all feel the family.

Rev

88COBRA · 02-18-2001, 07:47 PM

It is a sad day

Here is more info on the crash:
http://www.nascar.com/2001/NEWS/02/1...art/index.html

Ian

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69fastback · 02-18-2001, 07:48 PM

Man that really sucks I never really liked the guy but I sure as heck never want to see a great racer or any one die. I didn't think the wreck would have killed him. This is the first time i have heard this. man this sucks

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MTU 50 · 02-18-2001, 07:56 PM

I'm still in total shock

He was my favorite driver for some time now.

God Bless Dale!

fixer · 02-18-2001, 08:06 PM

Indeed. I'm absolutely speechless.

when celebrities die i'm ambivalent, but Dale is somehow different. A childhood hero and mainstay (for me and others) is gone. unbelieveable.

shovelnose · 02-18-2001, 08:13 PM

I'm not his fan, but I have alot of respect for him and what he's brought to the sport.

My prayers to his family and the other drivers. A terrible day for NASCAR.

84_GT350 · 02-18-2001, 08:56 PM

Wow...I just heard that on the news. I know a lot of people watch NASCAR just for the crashes but I can't remember the last time somebody died. Especially someone with the prestige of Dale Ernhardt. Like I said in my last post, I've never been into NASCAR racing, but any friend of racing in general will surely be missed.

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WHITECOBRAGIRL94 · 02-18-2001, 09:08 PM

It is unfournate that he was killed today. I know my hometown of Kannapolis nc is going to feel this for along time since he is from here. The worse thing of this all is there are so many people now that will try to profit from his death. He was never a favorite of mine, (he drives a chevy) but I his family will be in my prayers.
Kannapolis will be full of mourning fans this week, more then seen at races at Lowes Moter Speedway.

tireburner163 · 02-18-2001, 10:55 PM

NASCAR lost a legend today. He will be greatly missed. Was it just me or did the wreck not look that bad. I totaly expected him to get out of the car and walk away. What is sad is that he could have been leading the race, but he blocking so that Waltrip could win his first race. God bless you Dale

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98'MustangGT · 02-18-2001, 11:35 PM

Dang it...........

I am speechless..........

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88COBRA · 02-18-2001, 11:55 PM

I was watching the race, when I saw him crash I did not think it was that bad. Unfortunetly I was wrong.

"The race was the season-opening event for NASCAR, which had three driver deaths last year.

Busch Series driver Adam Petty, the grandson of stock-car great Richard Petty, was killed in May in Loudon, N.H., in May. Two months later, Winston Cup driver Kenny Irwin also was killed at New Hampshire International Speedway.

NASCAR truck series driver Tony Roper was killed in October at Texas Motor Speedway."

Take a minute and say a prayer for Dale and his family, I know I will.

Rest In Peace Dale.

Ian

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02-19-2001, 12:04 AM

I've been watching Nascar racing for quite awhile now,and ever since I can remember,Dale was always the Intimidator,always pushing himself to the limit,which is what racing is about.

Many people didn't like him because of his competetive nature,but one has to realize,he was out to win,not only for himself and his teammates,but because it was also his lively-hood,that what he did so well,was the way he provided for his wife and 4 kids.I always respected him and what he brought to the sport itself.Not only has the sport lost a great person,but also his fans,and his family...

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88COBRA · 02-19-2001, 12:15 AM

Here are some more pictures:

Ian

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Michelle Page · 02-19-2001, 01:51 AM

Sad. I almost couldn't believe my ears when I heard it on the news.

inferno · 02-19-2001, 02:03 AM

The crash didn't even look that tramatic...I can't see how he died when I have seen worse crashes and people have walked away with minor scrapes and scratches.

joe4speed · 02-19-2001, 02:24 AM

MTU 50 · 02-19-2001, 11:04 AM

Inferno-
The reason the impact of Dale's crash is worse than rollover crashes is because in a head-on crash with the wall there is a massive deceleration from 190MPH to zero in a matter of seconds. That is just too much force for the brain to take.

In a rollover crash energy is dissipated more with each hit and the car decelerates much slower than in a head on crash.

God bless Dale!

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95GTS · 02-19-2001, 12:04 PM

Yeah, I heard he died from massive brain trauma. It can happen to anyone at anytime.

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Godslayer · 02-19-2001, 01:13 PM

Basically your brain floats around inside the cranial cavity inside a membrane filled with a small amount of fluid. When your head is going 190+ and all of a sudden it rapidly decelerates to 0, your brain slams against the front of the skull, and it causes nasty hemmoraging and swelling. There's not a whole lot of room in there for swelling so alot of times the pressure does you in before the bleeding can.

Anyway, it is a great loss whenever anyone dies expecially in a motorsport related crash. I wish Dale's family the best.

Smokedawg · 02-19-2001, 01:21 PM

I believe this is a tradegy for all race fans. He will always be a great legend for racing. My prayers go out to him and his familey. God Bless.

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02-18-2001, 07:32 PM	#1
Rev Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Houston, Tx. Posts: 3,887	Ernhardt dies in Daytona 500 Dale Ernhardt Sr. died from injuries in that bad wreck in the Daytona 500. What a loss to us all. We all know it can happen, but what a hurtful thing when it does occur. I know we all feel the family. Rev

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02-18-2001, 07:47 PM	#2
88COBRA STANGPOWER.COM Join Date: Jun 1999 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,045	It is a sad day Here is more info on the crash: http://www.nascar.com/2001/NEWS/02/1...art/index.html Ian ------------------ Ian Sim webmaster@stangpower.com STORED: 1988 Mustang GT "Canadian Cobra", stock, AOD, loaded LOTS OF PRODUCTS, AWESOME PRICES! Visit my site: http://www.stangpower.com

02-18-2001, 07:48 PM	#3
69fastback IRAQ VET Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: high desert California Posts: 1,480	Man that really sucks I never really liked the guy but I sure as heck never want to see a great racer or any one die. I didn't think the wreck would have killed him. This is the first time i have heard this. man this sucks ------------------ 69 428 cobra jet: tons of mods. 97 f-150 5.4 xlt mark III BUCKLE UP. SUCK IT IN. Objects in the mirror are about to disappear... QUICKLY!!!!!!

02-18-2001, 07:56 PM	#4
MTU 50 GOT TORQUE ???? Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: New Hudson, Michigan, USA Posts: 689	I'm still in total shock He was my favorite driver for some time now. God Bless Dale!

02-18-2001, 08:06 PM	#5
fixer Registered Member Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: mesa,az,usa Posts: 457	Indeed. I'm absolutely speechless. when celebrities die i'm ambivalent, but Dale is somehow different. A childhood hero and mainstay (for me and others) is gone. unbelieveable.

02-18-2001, 08:13 PM	#6
shovelnose Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 234	I'm not his fan, but I have alot of respect for him and what he's brought to the sport. My prayers to his family and the other drivers. A terrible day for NASCAR.

02-18-2001, 08:56 PM	#7
84_GT350 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: Overland Park, KS, USA Posts: 1,631	Wow...I just heard that on the news. I know a lot of people watch NASCAR just for the crashes but I can't remember the last time somebody died. Especially someone with the prestige of Dale Ernhardt. Like I said in my last post, I've never been into NASCAR racing, but any friend of racing in general will surely be missed. ------------------ 1984 1/2 GT350 (#842 Hatchback w/ T-tops), 302HO, Comp cams Xtreme Energy cam, Carter 625cfm carb, Weiand Stealth intake, MSD distributor, MSD coil, FMS 9mm wires, 1 5/8" MAC unequal shorties, 2 1/2" MAC Prochamber H-pipe, Flowmaster 2 chambers, KYBs, 16"x8" 4 lug Cobra Rs, Falken 245/45ZR16s

02-18-2001, 09:08 PM	#8
WHITECOBRAGIRL94 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Mooresville, NC Posts: 105	It is unfournate that he was killed today. I know my hometown of Kannapolis nc is going to feel this for along time since he is from here. The worse thing of this all is there are so many people now that will try to profit from his death. He was never a favorite of mine, (he drives a chevy) but I his family will be in my prayers. Kannapolis will be full of mourning fans this week, more then seen at races at Lowes Moter Speedway.

02-18-2001, 10:55 PM	#9
tireburner163 It's a lot like a race car Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Meridian, MS Posts: 4,130	NASCAR lost a legend today. He will be greatly missed. Was it just me or did the wreck not look that bad. I totaly expected him to get out of the car and walk away. What is sad is that he could have been leading the race, but he blocking so that Waltrip could win his first race. God bless you Dale ------------------ 1990 Dodge Dynasty with 175,000 miles. Mods:chiped paint, CD player. Sucks but it was free. Praying for a stang. The "Guetto Glider"

02-18-2001, 11:35 PM	#10
98'MustangGT Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Raymond, MN Posts: 240	Dang it........... I am speechless.......... ------------------ 1998 Mustang GT with a 4.6 liter V8, Black

02-18-2001, 11:55 PM	#11
88COBRA STANGPOWER.COM Join Date: Jun 1999 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,045	I was watching the race, when I saw him crash I did not think it was that bad. Unfortunetly I was wrong. "The race was the season-opening event for NASCAR, which had three driver deaths last year. Busch Series driver Adam Petty, the grandson of stock-car great Richard Petty, was killed in May in Loudon, N.H., in May. Two months later, Winston Cup driver Kenny Irwin also was killed at New Hampshire International Speedway. NASCAR truck series driver Tony Roper was killed in October at Texas Motor Speedway." Take a minute and say a prayer for Dale and his family, I know I will. Rest In Peace Dale. Ian ------------------ Ian Sim webmaster@stangpower.com STORED: 1988 Mustang GT "Canadian Cobra", stock, AOD, loaded LOTS OF PRODUCTS, AWESOME PRICES! Visit my site: http://www.stangpower.com

02-19-2001, 02:24 AM	#16
joe4speed He said Member...heh, heh Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Jupiter, Florida U.S.A. Posts: 3,718

02-19-2001, 12:04 AM	#12
Mustanguy Guest Posts: n/a	I've been watching Nascar racing for quite awhile now,and ever since I can remember,Dale was always the Intimidator,always pushing himself to the limit,which is what racing is about. Many people didn't like him because of his competetive nature,but one has to realize,he was out to win,not only for himself and his teammates,but because it was also his lively-hood,that what he did so well,was the way he provided for his wife and 4 kids.I always respected him and what he brought to the sport itself.Not only has the sport lost a great person,but also his fans,and his family... ------------------ Paxton Blown 87GT

02-19-2001, 12:15 AM	#13
88COBRA STANGPOWER.COM Join Date: Jun 1999 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,045	Here are some more pictures: Ian ------------------ Ian Sim webmaster@stangpower.com STORED: 1988 Mustang GT "Canadian Cobra", stock, AOD, loaded LOTS OF PRODUCTS, AWESOME PRICES! Visit my site: http://www.stangpower.com

02-19-2001, 01:51 AM	#14
Michelle Page Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Kingsport, TN Posts: 102	Sad. I almost couldn't believe my ears when I heard it on the news.

02-19-2001, 02:03 AM	#15
inferno The Instigator Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: So Cal and Houston Posts: 764	The crash didn't even look that tramatic...I can't see how he died when I have seen worse crashes and people have walked away with minor scrapes and scratches.

02-19-2001, 11:04 AM	#17
MTU 50 GOT TORQUE ???? Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: New Hudson, Michigan, USA Posts: 689	Inferno- The reason the impact of Dale's crash is worse than rollover crashes is because in a head-on crash with the wall there is a massive deceleration from 190MPH to zero in a matter of seconds. That is just too much force for the brain to take. In a rollover crash energy is dissipated more with each hit and the car decelerates much slower than in a head on crash. God bless Dale! ------------------ 1991 GT, AOD, Moroso Cold Air, 3.73s, March pulleys, 3-chamber(the left one fell off-NO time+No Money=College), FMS c-springs, and KYBs

02-19-2001, 12:04 PM	#18
95GTS Git jiggy Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: MO USA Posts: 865	Yeah, I heard he died from massive brain trauma. It can happen to anyone at anytime. ------------------ 1996 Mustang GTS

02-19-2001, 01:13 PM	#19
Godslayer Registered Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Largo, FL USA Posts: 274	Basically your brain floats around inside the cranial cavity inside a membrane filled with a small amount of fluid. When your head is going 190+ and all of a sudden it rapidly decelerates to 0, your brain slams against the front of the skull, and it causes nasty hemmoraging and swelling. There's not a whole lot of room in there for swelling so alot of times the pressure does you in before the bleeding can. Anyway, it is a great loss whenever anyone dies expecially in a motorsport related crash. I wish Dale's family the best.

02-19-2001, 01:21 PM	#20
Smokedawg Tires Fear Me... Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 867	I believe this is a tradegy for all race fans. He will always be a great legend for racing. My prayers go out to him and his familey. God Bless. ------------------ 347 Stroker Motor: Balanced, 30lb Bosch Injectors, Cobra Computer, Cobra Transmission, GT40 Ported and Polished Upper and Lower, GT40 Milled Ported and Polished Heads, B303 Cam, BBK 1 5/8 Headers, March Underdrive Pulleys, Electric Fan, Accel Performance Coil, Accel 300+ Racing Wires, NGK Plugs, Ram Air, K&N Filter, 77mm Mass Air Unit, FlowMaster Exhaust w/offroad H-Pipe, Hurst Short Throw Shifter, 3:55 Gears, Ram Clutch, Cross Drilled Rotors, High Tolerant Painted Calipers and Drums.