BRISTOL, Va. — Friday marks what would have been the 71st birthday of legendary NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt.
Earnhardt tragically died in a last-lap crash in the 2001 Daytona 500.
Earnhardt won seven NASCAR Cup titles in his career, tied for the most all-time with Richard Petty and Jimmie Johnson.
Following Earnhardt's death, NASCAR has made several safety improvements. No Cup driver has died during competition since Earnhardt.
