How Dale Earnhardt's Death 15 Years Ago Sparked A Safety Revolution

With NASCAR’s Daytona 500 this weekend, the sport also marks the 15th anniversary of the death of one of its most legendary drivers: the Intimidator, Dale Earnhardt. While his fatal crash at the 2001 Daytona 500 was tragic and unexpected, it launched an increased focus on racing safety that has saved the lives of countless drivers since. The neck-saving HANS device, full-faced helmets, better barriers and more were mandated...
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