Feb 1, 2022 · To stop suddenly at a high rate of speed is often disastrous and sometimes deadly. Earnhardt Sr. was going 150 miles an hour when he hit the wall at the angle that he did. The …

The death of Dale Earnhardt rocked NASCAR in 2001, but despite a vast investigation into the incident, Dr. Barry Meyers had a simple autopsy conclusion.

Following the race and after several investigations, the cause of Dale Earnhardt's death was ruled an accident. Richard Childress had put a moratorium on using Dale Earnhardt's "3" on the side …

19 hours ago · The death of Dale Earnhardt rocked NASCAR in 2001, but despite a vast investigation into the incident, Dr. Barry Meyers had a simple autopsy conclusion.

Mar 26, 2001 · Earnhardt died of blunt force head injuries, according to a final autopsy report released Monday by the medical examiner's office. The cause of death was ruled accidental.

Earnhardt was the fourth NASCAR driver killed by a basilar skull fracture during an eight-month span, following Adam Petty in May 2000, Kenny Irwin Jr. in July 2000, and Tony Roper in …

Apr 12, 2001 · In the culmination of a controversial battle over access to autopsy records, a court-appointed expert said Dale Earnhardt died from the violent head-whipping action that often …

Jun 5, 2025 · While it was long understood that he died from injuries sustained during the final-lap crash, new revelations from an autopsy report have shed additional light on what truly …

Apr 14, 2024 · The Dale Earnhardt autopsy marked a defining moment in the history of NASCAR. The revelation of a basilar skull fracture as the cause of death for the revered driver served as …

A look at the death of race car driver, Dale Earnhardt, Sr. who died while competing in the 2001 Daytona 500 race.