Terrifying History on Instagram: "On Sunday, February 18, 2001, during the final lap of the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway, legendary NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Sr. was involved in a fatal crash. Driving the iconic black No. 3 Chevrolet for Richard Childress Racing, Earnhardt was running in third place, strategically blocking for his two Dale Earnhardt Inc. cars, driven by Michael Waltrip and his son Dale Earnhardt Jr., who were leading the race. Entering turn four, Earnhardt’s

RFK Racing Digest on Instagram: "February 18, 2001: The day NASCAR changed forever. 💔 Legendary 7x champion Dale Earnhardt tragically lost his life in a final-lap crash during the Daytona 500. His death was determined to be a basilar skull fracture. Though a somber day in racing history, Earnhardt's passing served as the crucial catalyst for NASCAR's safety revolution. Mandatory HANS devices and SAFER barriers were introduced, ensuring no major on-track fatalities in the years since. His legacy