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Amateur Bodybuilder 
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hey bros, 7 time Winston cup nascar champion Dale Earnhardt died today in the Daytona 500 race. He was a good man and a great champion. Keep him and his family in your prayers Nick     | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 55 |
Holy fucking shit, are you serious???? Damn, I hate to hear that shit...I'm not a big #3 man, but he was a damn good driver! | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 57 |
Yep it's true | ||
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Moderator 
Posts: 1788 |
Damn. I'm truly shocked. I didn't know much about racing but I did know Earnhardt and Gordon. I'm truly saddened by this. My thoughts are with his family and fans. | ||
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Pro Bodybuilder 
Posts: 358 |
Truely was a great man. All his family and freinds are in my prayers. Sad lose today. Kinda like losing one of your own family. | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 55 |
Believe this or not, I bought 2 Nascar licensed Hot Wheels cars when the '93 editions came out. I only bought these 2 cars.....Jeff Gordon & Dale Earnhardt. This is some shit. I can't believe he's gone! | ||
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Olympian 
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OMG!!!! Slickmick is at the Dayton 500 to see his favorite racer Dale Earnhardt....This is horribe. ------------------ [This message has been edited by Captain_insano (edited February 18, 2001).] | ||
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Elite Bodybuilder 
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This had me in tears,ive always watched him drive i would anticipate every sunday just to see him pull off a amazing run,now to think that i wont ever see number 3 turn another lap makes me sad as hell ------------------ "Fighting for peace is like fucking for virginity." "In the 60's people took acid to make the world weird. Now the world is weird, and people take prozac to make it normal." http://pub33.ezboard.com/bburnboy check this board out its just gettin started | ||
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Moderator
Posts: 2705 |
yeah I saw that on the news...the crash didn't look that bad - no fireball, no overturns....very sad. | ||
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Pro Bodybuilder
Posts: 312 |
yeh matt, the crash didn't look bad, but it was much worse than flipping. When flipping and banging off of other cars, you are loosing energy with each hit while the car is self destructing and absorbing impact, Dale hit the wall with a sharp quick blow and all energy was lost instantly. I too was in tears today, Living in NC i was born into racing and that man was my hero since i knew what the sport was. He and his family are definitely in my prayers. It is definitely a tragic day. | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 113 |
The worst part for me, in a way, is that his death happened on the last lap of the race. They say he was helping his son who finished second, and his partner Waltrip who won the race driving one of his cars. A very sad day indeed... | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 189 |
Yeah, if only one thing had gone better for him, if only he were 5 feet further ahead of that car, if only he was behind that pack of cars.....but when God wants someone he is going to take them. I too was in tears. Dale and my Dad resemble a LOT...and they met each other at a local track here in GA, and a guy asked me Dad for his auto because he thought they were brothers, and the guy went to get Dale's auto and said to him..."hey I got your brother's autograph too." Dale looked at my Dad and laughed histarically. This is like losing a family memeber. He was truly a living legend. Nick | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 113 |
Good point, Nick. You can't really play the "if" game since it really doesn't matter. But it's funny how we do that to ourselves. Makes you doubt free will to a certain extent and wonder if there is a determined plan for the universe. Dale will be missed... | ||
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Elite Bodybuilder
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i was really looking forward to meeting him at teh brickyard 400 this year me and a few buddies were going down gettig pit passes the whoel deal not i dont even want to go ------------------ "Fighting for peace is like fucking for virginity." "In the 60's people took acid to make the world weird. Now the world is weird, and people take prozac to make it normal." http://pub33.ezboard.com/bburnboy check this board out its just gettin started | ||
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Cool Novice 
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He died a hero. single handedly holding back an entire field of cars so his car could win and son finish second. It will never be the same | ||
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Cyborg   
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Unbelievable, it can't be true. He was the greatest! It will never be the same in racing again. Goodbye Dale. ------------------ | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 137 |
I am sick to my stomach! I was a t the Wing House eating when I found out. It was like eating poison. I am a big fan. I can't believe it. I guess dying doing something you truly love is the best way to go, it's just too soon. I pray for his family, friends and fans alike. God bless them in their time of need. ------------------ | ||
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Pro Bodybuilder
Posts: 504 |
My best friend worked the races this year. She called me at around 6pm and told me the news. This is the local paper there. It was just updated at 8:25pm. It's a sad, sad day. It will be front page news in Daytona for a long time.... [This message has been edited by riptchick (edited February 18, 2001).] | ||
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Cyborg
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I saw the crash, I don't think it was the impact with the wall that killed him. It was probably when he hit the wall the car that hit him on the side snapped his head to the side and causing his spinal cord to be severed above the first vertabrae. He would have died instantly. Even the doctors at the hospital were in tears when being interviewed. Just goes to show you that no matter how much safety equipment you have how fragile we humans really are. Cherish the moment of life, it may slip away in an instant before we are aware. chesty ------------------ | ||
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Elite Bodybuilder
Posts: 769 |
thta us so fucking sad  its wonderful though how everyone is touched by this i think alot of us remember watching races with your brother or father ------------------ | ||
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Pro Bodybuilder
Posts: 437 |
It's good to see that there has been no smart ass' writing in these threads. This is a devastating blow to me too. Man, I have been one big kid/baby these past couple of hours with the tears. There really couldn't have been a bigger blow to me than this. To all of those that loved the guy and watched him race, we all know that the race was never over til he crossed that line at Daytona. He was the master at the draft and the superspeedways. There will never be anyone close to him. That fucking last lap at Daytona has either been the best OR the worst for Earnhardt. I mean, the guy lost a race because a damn pigeon flew down in front of him and ruined his car. This is unheard of. Every one knows that he could have passed Waltrip and Jr. today, but he showed his true love for his family and friend by not doing so. Instead, he helped block Marlin who probably had the best/fastest car. Today, the world has lost a true sports legend and hero. The Intimidator, The Man In Black, etc...will be in my heart forever. | ||
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Elite Bodybuilder
Posts: 836 |
Yes this really seems like a bad dream...When I was little kid I wanted to be like him. Drive fast cars straight to the edge. He had some Great races and great battles. I'll always have respect for the way he represented racing, not to mention himself and his faimly. Reguardless if you like racing or not, chances are you have heard something about this man and it was probably respectfull. before I even got my drivers license I wanted to get a black muscle car and paint his number on the sides....When I was little my dad and I painted my little hotwheels car black with his number so I could pretend I was driving his car. Men and women die everyday, but heros live on forever | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 137 |
Amen to all of these posts. I am watching a program now, a tribute to his racing career and life. Showing him thismorning spending quality time with his friends and family, not uptight before the race, just spending time with those he loved. Showing him kissing his wife, her hand around his head, true love, true affection. I can't imagine how she feels, her last kiss to him on video, a precious thing and very difficult at the same time. I am soooooo sad. A lot of people who are not even into racing feel a loss, he was/is the MAN. ------------------ | ||
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Pro Bodybuilder
Posts: 510 |
I seen the crash. I'm still stunned that hes actually dead. I wasn't a #3 fan, but I respected him. Its a shame that he went out like that. My thoughts are with his family. ------------------ | ||
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Elite Bodybuilder
Posts: 853 |
I have never been interested at all in nascar but I am almost in tears. I know that he was one of the best, that is so sad. | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 169 |
HOLY FUCKIN SHIT THE INTIMIDATORS DEAD????? i am in dis belief.. FUCK that pisses me off and makes me so fuckin sad... god let us have a moment of silence for the great one................................. .................................... ..................................... ....................................... ........................................ ......................................... .......................................... ............................................ .......................................... ......................................... ....................................... may his soul rest peacefully. amen. | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 169 |
i see this post and i am still in disbelief.. man i am soo unbelievably bummed out right now. | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 154 |
Well, I am from ATL and have watched NASCAR for as long as I can remember. I thought Dale was awesome for how he drove. That bump Marlin gave him is a move rights out of DE's book. Dale would have done the same thing but 15 laps eariler. I don't know, it just seems like I'm not surprised Dale wrecked and was killed. In that race he was making moves that weren't exactly smart. Passing on the grass, recklessly blocking probably the best car in the field (Marlin). Well, I am surprised he died, but not wrecked. He wasn't using all safety devices either unlike someone said in an earlier post. He was not using the HANS device because he said it was comfortable. The HANS device secures the head and neck and would have prevented the violent neck snapping. They asked doctors if that would have saved him and they wouldn't say yes or no so more than likely they know it would have, they just didn't want to admit that if it wasn't for his need for "comfort" he would be alive. I've always wondered if NASCAR is safer with or without the restrictor plate. God, there is always terrible wrecks at Daytona and Talladega. I remember a few years ago when Gordon had a tire go it caused a 25 car wreck because all cars were grouped up due to the restrictor plate. I just don't know what to think right now. | ||
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Freak
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I had a house full of people watching the race. I am still in shock - He was one of my favorite racers. I was telling everyone that someone should put him in the wall for blocking. WHy - because he would have done it. Never thought it would happen like that. I felt serious guilt for saying that. Dale should have worn the full face helmet, strap and collar that all the other drivers are wearing. It won't belong and Jr. will. | ||
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Elite Bodybuilder
Posts: 1034 |
quote: Chesty - I couldn't have said it any better. ------------------ | ||
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Elite Bodybuilder
Posts: 1018 |
There will be a press conference today at 3:00 p.m. I'm sure they will describe the exact cause of death. Unbelievable indeed. -TG | ||
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Pro Bodybuilder
Posts: 346 |
Man that fucked me up. The wreck didn't look that bad. He'll be missed for sure. A good man was killed on that track. | ||
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Elite Bodybuilder
Posts: 840 |
I heard some race car driver died today, but i didn't know it was him. that is some fucked up shit. i had to go to espn website just to make sure. wow, that sucks man, he seemed like a cool guy in a interview that i saw just recently. | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 154 |
I wish I would have paid more attention when I went to see him race. At least I got to see him race, I'm sure he has thousands of fans that never got to. | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 231 |
burndaddy is deeply saddened by the loss of #3, fan or not you have to give the man respect when he raced he RACED to win, being a mild nascar fan and a regular at the cali 500 I loved watching #3 he was one of the most exciting of all racers. Big ol burndaddy offers his condolences to the racing world and to the Earnhardt team and most of all to the Earnhardt family. he will be missed, he made nascar better. ------------------ | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 189 |
Well Dale made Nascar what it is today. I imagine that this next race, millions will be watching to see wether or not Dale Jr. races, and also to see if the #3 is racing as well. I see a big downfall for Nascar now as I saw on the news that loyal, faithful Nascar families who attend races every year, vowed not to ever attend a race again. It wont ever be the same without Dale rubbing his fender against someone else's. Nick | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 154 |
Dale Jr. said Sr. would want him to race so i bet he will. I think those fans that said they won't watch anymore will, they're just in shock. | ||
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Cool Novice
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I have two questions for you. 1. Can you imagine how Sterlin Marlin (sp) is feeling about all this? 2. How many of you still get a lump in your throat when you think about this? I heard today that he died instantly from some sort of "blunt instrument head trauma." Yeah, he died doing what he loved to do. Obviously, he won't be on anymore Realtree videos...he enjoyed that too. Last lap... I'm pretty sad about this. ------------------ | ||
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Olympian
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Can someone explain what exactly happened to him? did the sterring column really go into his head??? ------------------ | ||
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Olympian
Posts: 1979 |
I thought it was from a neck injury, they said it was instant. (???) | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 189 |
Hey guys, No when he impacted with the wall he was going 180mph, and going from 180-0 just like that makes your neck snap real violently. Autopsy reported that when his neck snapped forward, he suffered a fractured skull due to violent snap. Nick | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 111 |
I'm thankfull for the few years I got to watch him race. I'll miss him and hope Jr. will stay in racing so I still have a reason to watch. God bless him and the Earnhardt family. | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 126 |
This is all I've been thinking about since Sunday night. This make me feel so sad I feel like crying every time I think about it. I was not the biggest fan of Dale, I didn't agree with his driving style and his attitude at times, but he was the GREATEST that ever was and probably ever will be. I can't imagine not watching him turn another lap or hearing the announcers say his name. My friend's father who works on Bill Elliots team used to work for Dale and said he was a real great guy. It is just not going to be the same without him. His memory will live forever in me and I am sure everyone else that knew NASCAR, whether they were a fan of his or not. I can't imagine how Sterling Marlin is feeling right now. The poor guy ended his good friend's life with a little bump. That is racing, he had no idea what hte outcome was going to be. I just heard that he is starting to get death threats from people. What the fuck is wrong with people? Keep Dale's memory alive and keep this bumped to the top. Rest in peace, The Man in Black ------------------ | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 137 |
I can't believe Sterling is getting death threats beacuse of this. Dale would have been the first to bump anyone in front of him especially on the last lap of the 500. I have studied his racing skills and know that any true Earnhardt fan knows this. The ones sending threats are not focusing on what is important now, prayers for the Earnhardt family, friends and fans. I too am still sad and shocked. Sundays race will be a good but very sad one to watch. I am sure there will be a huge tribute to him, it will be interesting to watch. Get a box of tissues for this one. | ||
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Pro Bodybuilder
Posts: 346 |
It's always sad to see a good person go. And I'm not really a big NASCAR fan. Who couldn't like Dale Earnhardt? |
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