In February 1989, Dale Earnhardt wrecked hard during a practice session at Daytona — not in a race, not in qualifying, but while simply preparing for speed. The crash destroyed the car, yet Earnhardt walked away and later spoke candidly about what happened. Behind the scenes, legendary car owner Junior Johnson echoed growing concerns across the garage: the cars were getting too fast for Daytona. It was a moment that didn’t change the rulebook overnight — but it planted a seed that NASCAR couldn’

"20 years gone and we miss him. But, in so many ways, he's still right here." Dale Earnhardt Jr. remembers his father as we get ready to race at a track where his spirit echoes in every turn. | NASCAR on FOX

"This is better than the first one!" 10 years after winning his first, Dale Earnhardt Jr. claims his second DAYTONA 500 victory. | NASCAR