Reliving the 10 Best Moments of Dale Earnhardt’s NASCAR Career

It’s pretty hard to think that any NASCAR driver has had as an illustrious career is Dale Earnhardt. Furthermore, many think that the legacy of Dale will never be lived up to ever again. His accomplishments have made him the sport’s most accomplished driver. Even years after his death, Earnhardt’s legacy lives on as the greatest.

Over a Cup Series career that lasted 27 years and spanned 676 races, there were certainly some memorable moments. In fact, it seemed as if the story almost always surrounded Dale Earnhardt in some way or another. Whether it was a fierce rivalry or a ballsy move to get to the front, Earnhardt captivated audiences everywhere.

Over such a career, it could be hard to pick out highlights. With that many races run, it would take a pretty big Earnhardt fan to remember all of his best moments. However, the NASCAR YouTube channel has managed to find a way to whittle it down to the top 10.

From last-minute maneuvers that would somehow act as a magic trick to get him to the lead all the way to his struggle to win the biggest race of them all, this one recaps some of the most captivating situations in racing. If there’s one thing for sure, it’s at the Intimidator was definitely going to put on a show on race day. We tend to agree with the sentiment that racing definitely hasn’t been the same without him.

By following along with the video below, we get to join in with some of the best Dale Earnhardt drama on the track. It’s pretty crazy to watch some of these situations. Dale seemed to have a way of looking like he wasn’t likely to win before snatching victory at just the right time. This is truly making magic out on the racing surface.

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