Remembering Dale Earnhardt

Thirteen years ago today the NASCAR community learned that its star had died during a crash in turn four on the last lap of the 2001 Daytona 500. Every year we continue to remember him & celebrate the legacy he left behind.The Charlotte skyline will illuminate with 45,730 blue LED lights atop the Duke Energy Building in honor of Dale Earnhardt on Tuesday, February 18. The light presentation at the 786 foot tall Duke Energy Building, as well as the annual Candlelight Tribute at Dale Earnhardt Inc. in Mooresville NC, is presented by The Dale Earnhardt Foundation. The foundation's mission is to "Continue the Legend" that sustains Dale's lifelong commitment to Children, Education and Environmental/Wildlife Preservation. The Candlelight Tribute with open showroom is held from 6:00-8:00pm/et at Dale Earnhardt Inc. in Mooresville, NC. Those unable to attend are encouraged to light a candle at home that evening in honor of Dale Earnhardt's remarkable spirit. (DEI)