NCMA names Dale Earnhardt Sr. recipient of 2010 Achievement in Motorsports Tribute Award
The North Carolina Motorsports Association has announced that Dale Earnhardt Sr. will be the recipient of the 2010 Achievement in Motorsports Tribute Award.
Earnhardt will be honored on Jan. 25 at the NCMA's Fourth Annual Motorsports Industry Awards Banquet. Past recipients have included Benny Parsons (2007), Richard Petty (2008) and Richard Childress (2009).
In addition, 10 industry-related organizations will be awarded for achievements and contributions to the industry.
Born in Kannapolis, N.C., in 1951, Dale Earnhardt is one of the most recognizable names in motorsports. With 76 race wins and seven championships (tied for most all-time with Richard Petty) Earnhardt was one of the most successful drivers in NASCAR history, winning both as a driver and team owner. He died in a crash on the final lap of the 2001 Daytona 500.
Earnhardt was recently selected to the first class of the NASCAR Hall of Fame, joining four other selections (Bill France Sr., Bill France Jr., Richard Petty and Junior Johnson). Earnhardt was selected because he shaped a generation of NASCAR and was respected by millions of fans, business associates and family. His death in 2001 led to changes in safety that are used in the sport today.
A fireside chat with some of Earnhardt’s former crew chiefs will be part of the evening’s events.
