Dale Earnhardt Memorabilia Buying Guide

By Sean J. O'Rourke

Amongst the most popular and influential figures in the history of sports, Dale Earnhardt is and will forever be the face of auto racing around the world. Earnhardt’s seven Winston Cup Championships are matched only by Richard Petty for the most in the history of NASCAR's top series. NASCAR's top rookie in 1975, Earnhardt would bulldoze his way through his competition for over 25 years. Nicknamed "the Intimidator," his famous black GM Goodwrench No. 3 Chevrolet in a rear-view mirror was often a competitor's worst nightmare given Earnhardt's unmatched tenacity and fearless driving style. Although amassing 75 career victories, none was more memorable than the 1998 Daytona 500, a race that alluded Earnhardt for 20 years. In what is considered to be one of the most exciting and memorable moments in sports history, Earnhardt took the checkers at the Great American Race before being congratulated by every single crew member on pit road on his way to victory lane. In possibly the only moment in racing history more memorable than Dale's victory at that race was fatal crash in the final turn of the final lap of the 2001 Daytona 500. Racing in third place behind two of his own cars driven by his son Dale Earnhardt Jr. and teammate Michael Waltrip, Earnhardt's black Chevrolet made contact with another car before making a very severe head-on impact with the turn four outside retaining wall. As his own cars took the top two spots in the race, Earnhardt was lifted from his car before being airlifted to a hospital where he would succumb to his injuries later that afternoon. Despite the tragic way his life ended, many friends and family insist there is no way that Earnhardt would have rather met his fate than at the track he loved so dearly.

Remembered by many as the greatest driver to ever strap in a race car, Dale Earnhardt is truly an American icon who will never ever be forgotten. For anyone cognizant to the world of racing, there is no driver more valued, more eternally in demand than the late, great Dale Earnhardt. A man who polarized the sport of racing, there is no bigger motorsports entity than the one and only Intimidator, seven-time Winston Cup Champion Dale Earnhardt.

• Dual Signed 7x Champions Collage w/ Richard Petty: The absolute ultimate motorsports collectible. The two greatest drivers in racing history have been brought together forever by so many things, however, none greater than sharing the distinction as the only two men to ever win an incredible seven Winston Cup Championships. A 100 percent absolute must-have for every the serious motorsports collector, “the King” Richard Petty and “the Intimidator” Dale Earnhardt have BOTH hand-signed this flawlessly framed photo collage. Featuring one autographed photograph of Richard Petty, one autographed photograph of the late Dale Earnhardt and a photograph of the unmistakable infield of Daytona International Speedway where the two share an unbelievable eight wins, look no further if you're looking to add two of America's true sports legends to your home today!

• 1998 Daytona 500 Collage w/ Piece of Track: It took the late great Dale Earnhardt 20 years and more than a fair share of heartbreak before capturing his first Daytona 500 victory. A race that alluded Earnhardt all but once during his career, his victory in the Great American Race is one of the most memorable and exciting moments in the history of American sports. For any true NASCAR fan, I highly recommend this absolutely gorgeous photo collage that showcases Earnhardt’s greatest conquest and racing's greatest moment. This collage includes: A panoramic photograph of Earnhardt’s signature No. 3 black Chevrolet taking the checkered flag, a photograph of Earnhardt celebrating by doing donuts on the Daytona infield, a shot of him with arms raised in victory in Gatorade Victory Lane and a piece of the racing surface from Daytona International Speedway. This framed photo collage is limited to only 3,003. Take home a piece of American sports history today!

• 1995 Brickyard 400 Framed Collage: Both racers and fans have been flocking to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway since its construction in 1909. The most famous racetrack in the world, NASCAR hosted their first-ever race at the Brickyard in 1994 to worldwide acclaim and notoriety. One year later, it was none other than Dale Earnhardt seizing the checkers in what immediately became one of the premier races on the NASCAR circuit. Limited to only 5,003, this flawlessly framed collage features an 8x10" photograph of Dale taking the checkered flag, an actual piece of the IMS racing surface as well as an actual original piece of 1909-laid brick from the start/finish line. A true must-have, commemorate Dale Earnhardt taking the checkers at the Brickyard with this collage!

• Photograph w/ Dale Earnhardt Jr.: An absolute must-have for every NASCAR fan, this officially licensed photograph showcases the most famous father and son duo in sports history: Dale Earnhardt and Dale Earnhardt Jr.. Embracing after Jr.'s first career Busch Series victory in 1998, both father and son are captured jubilant in this flawlessly framed and matted photograph. There is no better way to show your love and appreciation for the two most famous drivers in racing history, Dale Earnhardt and Dale Earnhardt Jr., than with this truly amazing framed photograph of the two.

• Framed 8x10 Framed Victory Photograph: Underneath the large reflective sunglasses and black and white firesuit was a simple, kindhearted man from Kannapolis, NC. Sure, Dale Earnhardt is and will forever be remembered as the Intimidator, the most-feared man on the racetrack. However at heart, he was a normal man that everyday people saw themselves in. A true American sports hero, Dale Earnhardt lived his life in his way and left a lasting impression on the minds and hearts of everyone he came in contact with. In one moment no racing fan will ever forget, Earnhart lead them all to the checkered flag at the 1998 Daytona 500. After two decades of mechanical and tire issues, heartbreak stepped aside for “The Man in Blac” as he claimed his first and only Daytona 500 victory. A defining moment in sports history, commemorate Earnhardt's 500 victory with this framed 8photograph of Earnhardt in Daytona's victory lane with the word "Victory" shown beneath him. A great way to show your admiration for the great Dale Earnhardt, bring this framed photograph of Earnhardt home today!

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