How did Dale Earnhardt, Sr. die?

Answer by  fishing (73)

Dale Earnhardt, Sr, died at the Daytona 500 on February 18, 2001. His car crashed into the wall and he was killed instantly. It happened on the final lap of the race. The #36 car, driven by Schrader, hit his car and then he hit the wall head on and pushed down the track by the #36 car.

Answer by  KathyB (276)

He was killed instantly from head injuries February 18 2001 in a last-lap crash at the Daytona 500 race. His car crashed into a wall when he was jockeying for position. He was 49 years old. Earnhardt was considered to be one of the greatest stars in auto racing history.

Answer by  Anonymous

His lap belt snaped before he crashed n u can't find his atopsys photos online u will have to go to the helfax medicule center n ask them if they have any of earnhardt sr atopsy photos n tell them that u r his fan

Answer by  amtcura66 (1340)

He died of being hurt. It may have being hurt from being old. It may have been being hurt from racing. It may have been from a broken heart.