Goodbye Dale....

SaleenGTS · 02-18-2001, 07:44 PM

Just wanted to make a post in respect to Dale Earnhardt and his family and friends.

He was a great driver, even though he wasn't my favorite, he was very well respected by me as a driver and person.

My thoughts and prayers are with The Earnhardt family.

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gray87GT · 02-18-2001, 07:49 PM

Yeah....I came on to mention it too

Rick 91GT · 02-18-2001, 09:34 PM

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Originally posted by SaleenGTS:
Just wanted to make a post in respect to Dale Earnhardt and his family and friends.

He was a great driver, even though he wasn't my favorite, he was very well respected my me as a driver and person.

My thoughts and prayers are with The Earnhardt family.

I really don't follow Nascar but you don't have to be a big fan to know who #3 is, today is a sad day for all Nascar fans and families

I was totally shocked when I heard it on the radio..

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Killercanary · 02-18-2001, 10:52 PM

It was in deed a sad day in motorsports. The sad thing is that it didn't appear to be as bad as the accident that occured earlier in the race- and all those involved walked away from it. He and his family will be in my prayers.

Midnite_Chrome · 02-18-2001, 11:46 PM

I never frequently watched NASCAR racing, but I always knew who Dale Earnhardt Sr. was and what car he drove. It always hits me hard when someone from the world of racing loses their life particularly because I was brought up in a family that's always been obsessed with speed. It really makes you stop and think about life. This is truly a sad day and I won't forget about this anytime soon. The same thing happened to me when Greg Moore passed away after his horrific crash in October of '99. It stuck with me for many months afterwards and it really makes me aware of what speed can do to even the best of drivers.

My thoughts and prayers are with the Earnhardt family. He will truly be missed.

Jeff*

IMPULSERACING · 02-19-2001, 12:02 AM

This certainly is a very very sad day. I also didn't watch much NASCAR but certainly knew who Dale Earnhardt was. Even though I'm sure he was not ready to die, at least he died doing the one thing he's loved his whole life. Me he Rest In Peace.

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Jaydee · 02-19-2001, 08:42 AM

Drag racing is my motorsport of choice but I do watch the occasional NASCAR race and I did watch the race yesterday. Never would have thought from watching it that this crash would have killed him, especially after everyone pretty much walk away from the incredable violent wreck earlier in the race. He was a true icon of the sport and much like John Force in the NHRA, was one of those that even if you never had seen a NASCAR race in your life, just a mention the name and you know who they are and he will be sorely missed. Rest in peace Dale.

Smokedawg · 02-19-2001, 04:29 PM

He was the best at what he did, and passed away doing what he loved to do.
My condolences to the Earnhardt family, Dale will be dearly missed by his fans and all of NASCAR.

Thanks for the great ride #3.

Smokedawg · 02-19-2001, 04:30 PM

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MustangLX90 · 02-19-2001, 08:34 PM

andrewgarland · 02-24-2001, 04:28 AM

This may be a little late but... When you think of Nascar, you would always think of him, and vise-versa. That was a sad day for all of us, even if we weren't so much fans... We all in some way had a connection with him, he loved what he did, which was driving his car. We love our cars in much the same way. He will be missed... the least we can say is that his legacy will live on in junior. Thanks for racing Dale! You brought a spirit to motorsports that inspires us all!

Rest in Peace #3!

02-19-2001, 08:34 PM	#10
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02-18-2001, 07:44 PM	#1
SaleenGTS RICE taste like Chicken Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 687	Goodbye Dale.... Just wanted to make a post in respect to Dale Earnhardt and his family and friends. He was a great driver, even though he wasn't my favorite, he was very well respected by me as a driver and person. My thoughts and prayers are with The Earnhardt family. ------------------ Dustin 1993 Cobra #1926 Bassani Full lengths,Bassani short X-pipe, American thunder Cat back, 3.55's. More to come... [This message has been edited by SaleenGTS (edited 02-18-2001).]

02-18-2001, 07:49 PM	#2
gray87GT Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Minnesota Posts: 177	Yeah....I came on to mention it too

02-18-2001, 10:52 PM	#4
Killercanary Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: Altoona, PA Posts: 336	It was in deed a sad day in motorsports. The sad thing is that it didn't appear to be as bad as the accident that occured earlier in the race- and all those involved walked away from it. He and his family will be in my prayers.

02-18-2001, 11:46 PM	#5
Midnite_Chrome Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Van City Posts: 5	I never frequently watched NASCAR racing, but I always knew who Dale Earnhardt Sr. was and what car he drove. It always hits me hard when someone from the world of racing loses their life particularly because I was brought up in a family that's always been obsessed with speed. It really makes you stop and think about life. This is truly a sad day and I won't forget about this anytime soon. The same thing happened to me when Greg Moore passed away after his horrific crash in October of '99. It stuck with me for many months afterwards and it really makes me aware of what speed can do to even the best of drivers. My thoughts and prayers are with the Earnhardt family. He will truly be missed. Jeff*

02-19-2001, 12:02 AM	#6
IMPULSERACING Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: chicago,IL,USA Posts: 158	This certainly is a very very sad day. I also didn't watch much NASCAR but certainly knew who Dale Earnhardt was. Even though I'm sure he was not ready to die, at least he died doing the one thing he's loved his whole life. Me he Rest In Peace. ------------------ 92' LX Hatch 5 spd Edelbrock Performer Intake, pro-m 75mm MAF, 70mm T.B., 24lb injectors, 190lph, Mac fenderwall cold air induction, mallary ignition and coil, Cobra 1.7 rockers, 373:1 gear, upper and lower control arms, supersubs, 50/50's, front drag springs, no sway bar, battery in hatch, compucar N20 kit

02-19-2001, 08:42 AM	#7
Jaydee Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Conn. Posts: 220	Drag racing is my motorsport of choice but I do watch the occasional NASCAR race and I did watch the race yesterday. Never would have thought from watching it that this crash would have killed him, especially after everyone pretty much walk away from the incredable violent wreck earlier in the race. He was a true icon of the sport and much like John Force in the NHRA, was one of those that even if you never had seen a NASCAR race in your life, just a mention the name and you know who they are and he will be sorely missed. Rest in peace Dale.

02-19-2001, 04:29 PM	#8
Smokedawg Tires Fear Me... Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 867	He was the best at what he did, and passed away doing what he loved to do. My condolences to the Earnhardt family, Dale will be dearly missed by his fans and all of NASCAR. Thanks for the great ride #3.

02-19-2001, 04:30 PM	#9
Smokedawg Tires Fear Me... Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 867	[This message has been edited by Smokedawg (edited 02-19-2001).]

02-24-2001, 04:28 AM	#11
andrewgarland Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: El Monte, CA, USA Posts: 34	This may be a little late but... When you think of Nascar, you would always think of him, and vise-versa. That was a sad day for all of us, even if we weren't so much fans... We all in some way had a connection with him, he loved what he did, which was driving his car. We love our cars in much the same way. He will be missed... the least we can say is that his legacy will live on in junior. Thanks for racing Dale! You brought a spirit to motorsports that inspires us all! Rest in Peace #3!