Angel Posted February 19, 2011 Member ID: 46 Group: **- Inactive Registered Users Followers: 104 Topic Count: 133 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 4326 Content Per Day: 0.76 Reputation: 2974 Achievement Points: 34860 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 12 Joined: 09/01/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: September 29, 2024 Device: Windows Posted February 19, 2011 For all you Nascar fans out there, today is the 10th Anniversary of the passing of the late great Dale Earnhardt, Sr. I know as a fan of his this day will never be far from my mind. I still remember what I was doing at the time I got a call from my brother, who was there. Racing will never be the same without him so heres to you Dale......3.
BdogXI Posted February 19, 2011 Member ID: 378 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 2 Topic Count: 9 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 93 Content Per Day: 0.02 Reputation: 0 Achievement Points: 559 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 09/13/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: October 30, 2017 Birthday: 12/29/1965 Posted February 19, 2011 I was there too. It was such a sad day for racing fans everywhere. He wasn't my favorite driver but he was a great competitor and an asset to the sport. 3
tsw 8.5 Posted February 19, 2011 Member ID: 906 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 144 Topic Count: 537 Topics Per Day: 0.10 Content Count: 17541 Content Per Day: 3.13 Reputation: 42644 Achievement Points: 151918 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 691 Joined: 12/20/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: 7 hours ago Birthday: 11/30/1960 Device: Windows Posted February 19, 2011 that man made nascar great ..i wish he was here to put them ass hole back in place just not the same with out that # 3 never will be .. Awards
BudSr Posted February 19, 2011 Member ID: 5 Group: **- Inactive Registered Users Followers: 11 Topic Count: 359 Topics Per Day: 0.06 Content Count: 2475 Content Per Day: 0.43 Reputation: 242 Achievement Points: 16234 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 1 Joined: 09/01/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: January 25, 2020 Birthday: 02/02/1966 Posted February 19, 2011 thanks angel for this post.
Shamu Posted February 19, 2011 Member ID: 715 Group: **- Inactive Registered Users Followers: 8 Topic Count: 418 Topics Per Day: 0.07 Content Count: 2178 Content Per Day: 0.39 Reputation: 1183 Achievement Points: 16606 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 1 Joined: 11/09/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: October 2, 2023 Birthday: 11/04/1943 Posted February 19, 2011 The day 3 died took a lot out of NASCAR. He was no doubt the most popular and influential driver at the time. Since that time no one has risen from the driver ranks to take his place. His death also started a concentrated safety move withing NASCAR. Mandating the Hans device for all drivers, the Car of Tomorrow, Safer Barriers at all tracks, and countless other programs and penalties that emphasized NASCAR's concern about safety. Little did they realize that the emphasis on PUBLICIZING safety was detrimental to the sport. They are just now realizing their public emphasis on safety took away from the RISK appeal of the sport. It cost them fans. Now safety is still there but is done quietly. The in race restrictions on drivers have been relaxed and notable by NASCARS "Have at it boy's" comment. NASCAR fans want risk, they want thrill a minute racing, they want to see the drivers "trade paint". NASCAR has recognized this and has loosened the reins and is not as public about safety measures. Loosing 3 kick started the changes and the way it was handled did the sport no favors. 3 is probably rolling over in his grave over the reins placed on the drivers. Let's hope we see a return to old school driving with safety taking a quiet but important place in the background.
X-RayXI Posted February 19, 2011 Member ID: 133 Group: ++++ Senior Admin Followers: 77 Topic Count: 602 Topics Per Day: 0.11 Content Count: 6896 Content Per Day: 1.21 Reputation: 1376 Achievement Points: 44161 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 3 Joined: 09/02/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: April 10 Birthday: 12/12/1971 Device: Windows Posted February 19, 2011 If someone is interested in this, as I recieved this in my email : "Name: The.Day.Remembering.Dale.Earnhard.SPEEDHD.x264.English.mp4 Size: 347.34 MB As no one had put this up, I thought I would contribute this. This program covers the entire day of events on February 18th 2001. From the sun rising over Daytona Beach to the grim announcment from Mike Helton - "We have lost Dale Earnhardt" This is truly a great documentary and features interviews from Richard Childress, Darrell Waltrip, Michael Waltrip, Kenny Schrader, Mike Joy and more, enjoy! " Awards
Angel Posted February 20, 2011 Member ID: 46 Group: **- Inactive Registered Users Followers: 104 Topic Count: 133 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 4326 Content Per Day: 0.76 Reputation: 2974 Achievement Points: 34860 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 12 Joined: 09/01/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: September 29, 2024 Device: Windows Author Posted February 20, 2011 Yea i cant watch that.....i cry. And ur welcome Bud. Yes I have said that over and over again, Dale has to be turning. I know alot is for safety but they need to let the drivers fight it out.
Shamu Posted February 21, 2011 Member ID: 715 Group: **- Inactive Registered Users Followers: 8 Topic Count: 418 Topics Per Day: 0.07 Content Count: 2178 Content Per Day: 0.39 Reputation: 1183 Achievement Points: 16606 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 1 Joined: 11/09/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: October 2, 2023 Birthday: 11/04/1943 Posted February 21, 2011 Big KUDOS to Trevor Bayne on his unexpected and well deserved win. I really like seeing the kid win. Special props to the old school Woods Brothers for their teams performance. Nice to see a team like theirs bring home the trophy. I actually enjoyed the race and did not mind in the least the two car drafting. All those lead changes and fender banging made the Daytona 500 a fun race to watch IMHO. Too bad for Dale Jr. but he did give it a real good shot today and deserves credit for the effort.
Angel Posted February 21, 2011 Member ID: 46 Group: **- Inactive Registered Users Followers: 104 Topic Count: 133 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 4326 Content Per Day: 0.76 Reputation: 2974 Achievement Points: 34860 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 12 Joined: 09/01/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: September 29, 2024 Device: Windows Author Posted February 21, 2011 Agree. Even tho I was pulling for Jr. but I am a Harvick fan.
BudSr Posted February 21, 2011 Member ID: 5 Group: **- Inactive Registered Users Followers: 11 Topic Count: 359 Topics Per Day: 0.06 Content Count: 2475 Content Per Day: 0.43 Reputation: 242 Achievement Points: 16234 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 1 Joined: 09/01/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: January 25, 2020 Birthday: 02/02/1966 Posted February 21, 2011 Trevor Bayne that was a great win. but 1 hell of a race i liked it. things are looking up for all the fans, and SR will never be forgotten #3 all the way.
Shamu Posted February 21, 2011 Member ID: 715 Group: **- Inactive Registered Users Followers: 8 Topic Count: 418 Topics Per Day: 0.07 Content Count: 2178 Content Per Day: 0.39 Reputation: 1183 Achievement Points: 16606 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 1 Joined: 11/09/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: October 2, 2023 Birthday: 11/04/1943 Posted February 21, 2011 The points thing with the Sprint and Nationwide could get interesting now that drivers have to decide in which series their points will count. So Trevor Bayne who opted for his points to be accumulated in the Nationwide series earned 0 points for his Sprint Cup win. The win must certainly help Trevor and the Woods team with sponsorships. Maybe they will run more Sprint Cup races than they originally had planned.
Noears711XI Posted February 21, 2011 Member ID: 238 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 189 Topic Count: 75 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 2162 Content Per Day: 0.38 Reputation: 1940 Achievement Points: 19609 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 1 Joined: 09/04/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: October 8, 2022 Birthday: 07/09/1957 Posted February 21, 2011 Angel thanks for the post he truly was one of the great ones Awards
Angel Posted February 21, 2011 Member ID: 46 Group: **- Inactive Registered Users Followers: 104 Topic Count: 133 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 4326 Content Per Day: 0.76 Reputation: 2974 Achievement Points: 34860 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 12 Joined: 09/01/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: September 29, 2024 Device: Windows Author Posted February 21, 2011 No prob....I loved Dale Sr. He was the man!!!
Shamu Posted February 21, 2011 Member ID: 715 Group: **- Inactive Registered Users Followers: 8 Topic Count: 418 Topics Per Day: 0.07 Content Count: 2178 Content Per Day: 0.39 Reputation: 1183 Achievement Points: 16606 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 1 Joined: 11/09/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: October 2, 2023 Birthday: 11/04/1943 Posted February 21, 2011 Is there any other sports figure that has held his grip on his fan base for 10 years after their death, and counting, as Dale Sr. has? I don't think so. Says something about the man.
Tball Posted February 21, 2011 Member ID: 112 Group: **- Inactive Registered Users Followers: 2 Topic Count: 104 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 1132 Content Per Day: 0.20 Reputation: 228 Achievement Points: 6975 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 09/02/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: January 3, 2015 Birthday: 10/09/1960 Posted February 21, 2011 INTIMIDATOR
Shamu Posted February 21, 2011 Member ID: 715 Group: **- Inactive Registered Users Followers: 8 Topic Count: 418 Topics Per Day: 0.07 Content Count: 2178 Content Per Day: 0.39 Reputation: 1183 Achievement Points: 16606 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 1 Joined: 11/09/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: October 2, 2023 Birthday: 11/04/1943 Posted February 21, 2011 For those of you who may browse the thread but do not know the crash:
Tball Posted February 21, 2011 Member ID: 112 Group: **- Inactive Registered Users Followers: 2 Topic Count: 104 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 1132 Content Per Day: 0.20 Reputation: 228 Achievement Points: 6975 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 09/02/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: January 3, 2015 Birthday: 10/09/1960 Posted February 21, 2011 That still looks like such a small impact i cant believe he died in that crash it just makes no sense
LilAcorn Posted February 21, 2011 Member ID: 1818 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 61 Topic Count: 140 Topics Per Day: 0.03 Content Count: 1052 Content Per Day: 0.20 Reputation: 564 Achievement Points: 14380 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 1 Joined: 09/21/10 Status: Offline Last Seen: April 16 Birthday: 06/12/1975 Device: Windows Posted February 21, 2011 The part was the safety gear that was not used back then like the drivers nowdays are using. When he smacked that wall, his head jearked forward so hard it fractured the neck and head right behind his ears which explaines why the one guy saw blood coming from his ears bad. now day safety gears keeps their head from jerking around so much, walls are different too... Michael Waltrip is forever messed up about this because he feels guilty about winning the race and lost his family due to his mixed emotions about that day. Awards
X-RayXI Posted February 22, 2011 Member ID: 133 Group: ++++ Senior Admin Followers: 77 Topic Count: 602 Topics Per Day: 0.11 Content Count: 6896 Content Per Day: 1.21 Reputation: 1376 Achievement Points: 44161 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 3 Joined: 09/02/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: April 10 Birthday: 12/12/1971 Device: Windows Posted February 22, 2011 Shamu Is there any other sports figure that has held his grip on his fan base for 10 years after their death, and counting, as Dale Sr. has? I don't think so. Says something about the man. With all respect, really; Do not forget Ayrton Senna. I haven't ever seen Dale SR racing live (nor on TV). But after seeying those nice DVD's he got me. His personality seems like so simular as with Ayrton. I just finished the race and or but man, even though by email I saw the spoiler inside, what a great kid . This will mark him for life. "Are you kidding me? Am I dreaming?" ! What a ... weekend! And this was nice to see, not that she won though; Awards
sabreeyes Posted February 23, 2011 Member ID: 1642 Group: **- Inactive Registered Users Followers: 22 Topic Count: 72 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 900 Content Per Day: 0.17 Reputation: 241 Achievement Points: 6952 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 08/05/10 Status: Offline Last Seen: June 3, 2016 Birthday: 07/30/1958 Posted February 23, 2011 I was not there but I was watching it on tv, it didnt even look like that bad of a crash. when I heard it killed him I couldnt believe it. The Hans device he would not wear and was talking about it before the race, could have saved him.
Tball Posted February 23, 2011 Member ID: 112 Group: **- Inactive Registered Users Followers: 2 Topic Count: 104 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 1132 Content Per Day: 0.20 Reputation: 228 Achievement Points: 6975 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 09/02/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: January 3, 2015 Birthday: 10/09/1960 Posted February 23, 2011 I have seen him on his roof flip it back over come in the pits change tires and go back out
BudSr Posted February 23, 2011 Member ID: 5 Group: **- Inactive Registered Users Followers: 11 Topic Count: 359 Topics Per Day: 0.06 Content Count: 2475 Content Per Day: 0.43 Reputation: 242 Achievement Points: 16234 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 1 Joined: 09/01/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: January 25, 2020 Birthday: 02/02/1966 Posted February 23, 2011 well in the end dale SR died doing what he loved to do race. he died with a smile on his face watching his 2 cars in front of him going for the flag. i just hope when i go i go the same happy. a beer in my hand and pissing someone off. SR will be missed till the day Nascar ends and that will never happen. 2 many rednecks around that sport.
Malificent Posted February 23, 2011 Member ID: 38 Group: **- Inactive Registered Users Followers: 0 Topic Count: 92 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 1255 Content Per Day: 0.22 Reputation: 3 Achievement Points: 7228 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 09/01/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: Never Birthday: 11/06/1971 Posted February 23, 2011 Right on Bud! Its all about being HAPPY and ENJOYING what one does in this life! And it is OUR OWN prerogative in what makes us HAPPY! Teehee! Love & Respect, Mal
BudSr Posted February 23, 2011 Member ID: 5 Group: **- Inactive Registered Users Followers: 11 Topic Count: 359 Topics Per Day: 0.06 Content Count: 2475 Content Per Day: 0.43 Reputation: 242 Achievement Points: 16234 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 1 Joined: 09/01/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: January 25, 2020 Birthday: 02/02/1966 Posted February 23, 2011
Angel Posted February 23, 2011 Member ID: 46 Group: **- Inactive Registered Users Followers: 104 Topic Count: 133 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 4326 Content Per Day: 0.76 Reputation: 2974 Achievement Points: 34860 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 12 Joined: 09/01/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: September 29, 2024 Device: Windows Author Posted February 23, 2011 I agree Bud and Mal.
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