Dale
Earnhardt's father, Ralph February 29, 1928
- September 26, 1973
Though never
a champion in NASCAR's Winston Cup Series division, Ralph Earnhardt was
a driver of extraordinary talent. An acknowledged master of North
Carolina short tracks, Earnhardt raced sparingly in NASCAR's elite
division during his 23-year career. He won NASCAR's Sportsman Division
championship in 1956 and in 1961 posted seven top-10 finishes in eight
starts in the NASCAR Winston Cup Series division -- good for 17th in the
points standings. In 1989, Earnhardt was inducted in the National
Motorsports Press Association's Hall of Fame at Darlington (S.C.)
Raceway. He was inducted into the International Motorsports Hall of Fame
in Talladega Ala., in 1997.
Dale
Earnhardt's brothers
Randy and Danny Earnhardt