Since its debut in the March 20, 1991, issue of National Speed Sport News, various formats of Looking Back have provided readers with a recap of motorsports history. “I wasn’t beating down people’s doors for a stock car ride,” said the 35-year-old, second-generation racer from Hartford, Ohio. Earnhardt Wins the Daytona 500: NASCAR kicked off its 50th anniversary in grand fashion Feb. 15, when seven-time Cup Series champion Dale Earnhardt opened the season by finally winning stock car racing’s most prestigious event. “The Daytona 500 is ours,” said Earnhardt, his voice cracking. “Today marks the realization of a personal dream of mine since becoming president of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in 1990: to give the United States Grand Prix a permanent home that it deserves here in Indianapolis,” George said.

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