History of NASCAR
On December 14, 1947, a group of stock car racing enthusiasts met to organize what was to become the American national automobile sport. It took four days to straighten out all the rules and choose the name of NASCAR (National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing). The Association was finally officially created on February 21, 1948.The first races were the same year, run with modified pre-war cars, The championship comprised 52 races, and the first winner was Red Byron, who pocketed $1250.
The Dale Trial.
Kannapolis is
proud of its legacy as Dale Earnhardt's hometown. Since Dale's tragic death at
the Daytona 500 in 2001, thousands of fans have come here to remember him and to
learn about his life.
The Dale Trail was developed to help visitors find their way around and to show how Dale and his family's lives are imprinted on these streets and in surrounding areas. [Top]
The Dale Trail was developed to help visitors find their way around and to show how Dale and his family's lives are imprinted on these streets and in surrounding areas. [Top]
History of Dale
Earnhardt.
Arguably the most talented driver in the history of
NASCAR Winston Cup Series racing, Dale Earnhardt won his seventh series
championship in 1994. He is also the only driver in NASCAR's history to win the
Rookie of the Year award (1979) and the series championship (1980) in successive
seasons.
Earnhardt's hard-driving style earned him $41,538,362 in career winnings, and this ranks him first on the all-time winnings list. Dale Earnhardt tragically died in a last lap wreck in the 2001 Daytona 500. [Top]
Earnhardt's hard-driving style earned him $41,538,362 in career winnings, and this ranks him first on the all-time winnings list. Dale Earnhardt tragically died in a last lap wreck in the 2001 Daytona 500. [Top]
Lowes Motor Speedway.
Lowes
Motor Speedway was designed and built in 1959 by current chairman O. Burton
Smith. This is where auto racing lives in North Carolina. In addition to the
1.5-mile quad oval, the complex has a 2.25-mile road course, and six-tenths-mile
karting layout in the infield. Three NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series, two NASCAR Busch
Series races, and a NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series are among the major events
held on the 1.5-mile super-speedway. [Top]
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