Dale Earnhardt Sr. hugs son Dale Jr. after Junior's win at the Winston All-Star race, May 20, 2000 at what was then Lowe's Motor Speedway. (Bruce Matlock, Record & Landmark)
Bruce Matlock
Dale Earnhardt receives victory kiss from wife Teresa. Earnhardt won the Wrangler 400 on Sept. 13, 1987 at Richmond International Raceway.
Dale Earnhardt in Victory Lane at Bristol Motor Speedway in August 1988.
Bristol Herald Courier file photo
Dale Earnhardt Sr. waves to fans during Dale Earnhardt Appreciation Day in Kannapolis on Oct. 5, 1993.
Independent Tribune file photo
Dale Earnhardt Sr., left, displays a ring given to him during Dale Earnhardt Appreciation Day, Oct. 5, 1993 in Kannapolis, N.C.
Independent Tribune file photo
Dale Earnhardt talks with another driver while they wait their turn at qualifying for the Primestar 500 at the Texas Motor Speedway, March 26, 1999, in Fort Worth, Texas.
MARK GORMUS | Richmond Times Dispatch
Dale Earnhardt at Indianapolis Motor Speedway Friday, August 4, 2000.
ALEXA WELCH EDLUND
Dale Earnhardt ponders a reporter's question Thurs., Feb. 8, 2001 at the Daytona International Speedway.
JIM CAIELLA | Richmond Times-Dispatch
Dale Earnhardt talks with crew chief Andy Petree at Bristol Motor Speedway in this undated photo.
David McGee/Bristol Herald Courier
Dale Earnhardt Sr. shows his humorous side, holding a sign for tickets, in this undated photo.