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Raceline Central's Tribute to Dale Earnhardt
THE INTIMIDATOR
Dale Earnhardt Sr. in the #3 GM Goodwrench Chevrolet
DEI Corporate Jet
Dale Earnhardt: Through the eyes of his son
By Dale Earnhardt Jr.
The following column originally was published Oct. 18, 2000.
I know a man whose hands are so callused that gloves aren't necessary. Once, while cutting down a tree, he cut
the back of his hand to the bone with a chainsaw. He didn't even stop to look until the job was done.
I've seen him get thrown from a tractor. The tractor, as large as a small home, was flipped by the trunk of a stubborn oak tree. His first thought was not fear,
but how quickly he could get the tractor back on its tracks to complete the task. He has suffered broken bones and never had one complaint. Not to anyone, not even to
himself.
This man could lead the world's finest army. He has wisdom that knows no bounds. No fire could burn his character, no stone could break it. He maintains a private
existence. One that shelters his most coveted thoughts from the world.
His upbringing was no controlled creation. His hard-working family was like many from that era. He gained his knowledge in hard dirt and second-hand tools, from
his toys as a child to the trucks he drove in his 20s. From that natural upbringing, he has an incredible sense of good and bad. He sees it before it sees him, in
people, in anything imaginable. Where did he learn this? How does he know so many things?
I've seen this man create many things. With no blueprints, he has carved and produced wonders upon wonders. His resume shows he has created major companies. He has
hammered out deal upon deal -- always being as fair as God would have it. He has taken land with thick shrub and deep valleys and molded them into a frontier fit for
heaven. He has built homes that kings couldn't fathom.
Solving problems is as easy as breathing for him. They are thrown his way like the morning paper. People surround him daily, wanting solutions. He hands them out
with pride and passion. Each solution is a battle won. He calculates his every action, demanding the same from everyone else. He is honest in letting you know your
end of the bargain.
His friendship is the greatest gift you could ever obtain. Out of all his attributes, it is the most impressive. He trusts only a few with this gift. If you ever
break that trust - it is over. He accepts few apologies. Many have crossed him and they leave with only regret for their actions. In every result, he stands as an
example of what hard work and dedication will achieve. Even his enemies know this.
I have had the pleasure of joining him on the battlefield. I have experienced his intimidating wrath. That may sound strong, but I know what I am talking about. He
roams like a lion, king of his jungle. His jungle is his and his alone. Every step he takes has purpose. Every walk has reason.
He praises God, loves his family, enjoys his friends. I wonder what his future holds. He has so much to be proud of. To this point, he's only barely satisfied. His
eyes see much more than my imagination could produce.
He is Dale Earnhardt. Dad, the world's finest army awaits.
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Dale Earnhardt Jr. in the #8 Budweiser Chevrolet
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#3 Dale Earnhardt Sr.
Driver
GM Goodwrench Chevrolet
Owned By Richard Childress
Call From Higher-Powers †
It will not matter who you are when time ends and your calling comes from the high powers. His power you
must obey and without choice or an answer, You will leave this mortal world to be with him forever and only then will you know why we were here. Time may seem
short to us now, but we will all be together again, someday and forever, we will live in spirit and in peace.
AMEN:2001-RLC
#8 Dale Earnhardt Jr.
#8 Budweiser Chevrolet
Life Will Go On!
Dale Jr. starts his career as his father ends his in a tragic Accident during the Daytona 500.
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