NASCAR stopped the 1999 Race at Talladega Superspeedway to allow Dale Earnhardt Sr. to get his lap back after a caution period. This decision was made because Earnhardt had been involved in an accident and subsequently lost a lap, but the race officials granted him the opportunity to return to the lead lap. This incident became a notable moment in NASCAR history, highlighting the sport's dynamics and the significance of Earnhardt's presence.
Dale Earnhardt Sr. won the inaugural Nascar Nationwide Series race on February 13, 1982.
He's come close... but Dale Jr. has not won a Nascar race in 2011.
Dale Earnhardt Sr
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Dale Earnhardt Jr's Nascar firsts:First Busch Series race: June 22, 1996First Cup Series race: May 30, 1999Junior started racing full-time in the Nascar Cup Series in 2000.
Yes. Dale Sr. won his only Nascar road course race on May 7, 1995 at Sears Point Raceway. The track is now known as Infineon Raceway.
No. Dale Sr and his father Ralph never raced in a Nascar race together. They did race at local dirt tracks together, as shown in the movie "3".
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Yes. Dale Jr. started all 36 Nascar Sprint Cup races in 2011.
No. His Son However, Dale Earnhardt Jr. is a full time driver in the Cup.
Dale Jr. races full-time in the Nascar Sprint Cup Series. Click on the link below to see Nascar's current schedule.