Jul 21, 2021 · Most people were sympathetic and supportive when NASCAR team owner Richard Childress pulled the No. 3 from the NASCAR Cup grid after Dale Earnhardt's death in 2001. Earnhardt won 67 times...

1 day ago · True character. Hard to come by these days… This week, NASCAR team owner Richard Childress appeared on an episode of Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s Dale Jr. Download, where he of course talked about his relationship with Dale Earnhardt Sr., who raced for him for mostly in the 90’s.. But apparently, there was a time when Childress wanted Dale Sr. to walk away from the team, after a particularly ...

2 days ago · Richard Childress and Dale Earnhardt probably made the most iconic duo in NASCAR. They first united in 1981, when Childress was struggling financially. That is why when Earnhardt wrecked the No. 3 car and burned a $75,000 hole in Childress’ pocket, the latter had to wait. At the end of 1983, Childress was ready to rope in Earnhardt again, and ...

Nov 24, 2024 · During the 2017 NASCAR Hall of Fame ceremony, Richard Childress opened up on his first interaction with Dale Earnhardt and called it his favorite story with the NASCAR legend. As per Childress,...

Oct 4, 2024 · Dale Earnhardt sadly passed away on February 18th, 2001, after being involved in a final-lap collision during the Daytona 500. He crashed into a retaining wall after making contact with Sterling Marlin and Ken Schrader, and it truly was one of, if not the, saddest

Jan 10, 2024 · Richard Childress never doubted Dale Earnhardt Sr. behind the wheel. By all accounts, Dale Earnhardt Sr. is arguably the greatest driver NASCAR has ever seen. But even someone as great as he took a while to win the greatest race there is the Daytona 500, a peak he eventually conquered in 1998.

Richard Childress (Dale's Car Owner) After years as a struggling independent driver, sharing a jar of peanut butter and a loaf of bread with his crew, Richard Childress retired as a driver and put Dale Earnhardt in his cars.

Dec 28, 2023 · Richard Childress and Dale Earnhardt Sr. The relationship between Richard Childress and Dale Earnhardt wasn’t just one of a NASCAR team owner and a driver. They were friends and that too, for two decades.

Dec 18, 2024 · During a media availability at the car announcement, Childress recalled his chat with Dale Earnhardt which stopped him from retiring the number. “I think this was probably 2000 in Daytona.

Jul 7, 2021 · Dale Earnhardt won the Daytona 500 in his 23rd try, his 20th with RCR that day. In addition to his cherished 1998 victory, seven-time series champion Earnhardt was runner-up five times,...