Ralph Dale Earnhardt (/ ˈ ɜːr n h ɑːr t /; April 29, 1951 – February 18, 2001) was an American professional stock car driver and racing team owner, who raced from 1975 to 2001 in the former NASCAR Winston Cup Series (now called the NASCAR Cup Series), most notably driving the No. 3 Chevrolet for Richard Childress Racing. [3]

Dale Earnhardt has the most starts in #3 with 529 from 1981-2001 including 67 of his 76 career wins and 6 of his 7 Championships. Midway through the 1981 season, Earnhardt’s car owner Rod Osterlund sold his #2 team to J. D. Stacy prompting Earnhardt to …

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...

Dec 7, 2024 · Martha Earnhardt once discussed the return of Dale Earnhardt 's No. 3 on the race tracks. She also revealed how she was told Dale Sr.'s number would be retired from the sport after his...

May 29, 2023 · The number 3 is linked to NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt, who won seven championships while driving this iconic car. Fans have asked NASCAR to retire the number 3 to honor Earnhardt’s legacy, yet the decision remains controversial.

Jun 30, 2022 · After 20 years of trying, 20 years of frustration, Dale Earnhardt finally won the Daytona 500 in 1998 - and every member of every crew went out on pit road to congratulate him.

Dec 12, 2021 · The No. 3 is famous but the Earnhardt family wished for a small change when it returned. On February 18, 2001, the world lost Dale Earnhardt following a crash in the final lap of the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. There was a great sadness and confusion throughout the world of NASCAR.

Earnhardt heads a list that includes six other NASCAR Hall of Famers. When it comes to car numbers in NASCAR, none are more revered among modern fans than the No. 3 made famous by The...

Dec 11, 2013 · Dale Earnhardt may have made the No. 3 famous, but the seven-time champion is far from the only driver to have wheeled a car bearing one of NASCAR’s most magical numbers.

5 days ago · Dale Earnhardt Sr.'s iconic black No. 3 Goodwrench, the car he drove for Richard Childress Racing (RCR), could have been a completely different color. Earnhardt drove many cars throughout his NASCAR career but it was his black No. 3 car that is synonymous with the racing legend, especially since it is the last car he drove.