| Sport | Car Racing |
|---|---|
| Position | Driver |
| Hall of Fame Status | Yes |
| Date of Birth | 1951-04-29 |
| Place of Birth | Kannapolis, NC |
| Date of Death | 2001-02-18 |
| Place of Death | Daytona Beach, FL |
| Age at Death | 49 |
| Cause of Death | Accident |
| College / University | — |
| Teams | — |
Biography
Earnhardt died on 2/18/2001 at age 49 in Daytona Beach, Florida in a Earnhardt died in a crash on the final lap of the Daytona 500. Seven-time NASCAR Winston Cup racing champion. Inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame in 2002 and the International Motorsports Hall of Fame in 2006.