Unseen Earnhardt : The Man Behind the Mask

by Kinrade, Nigel

• ISBN13: 9780760313916
• ISBN10: 0760313911
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2002-11-01
• Publisher: Motorbooks Intl

Summary

Spectacular, never-before seen photographs pay tribute to the "The Intimidator" and his race-winning 23-year career. This beautifully illustrated photo history traces the illustrious career of the most talented driver in the history of NASCAR Winston Cup Series racing. Al Pearce, a NASCAR writer who chronicled Earnhardt throughout his entire career, puts the races of this legendary figure in pole position. Nigel Kinrades stunning color photographs, along with Don Hunters notable archival images, pay a fitting homage to this legendary driver. Filled cover-to-cover with never-before-published photographs of Dale at the track, in the pits, and relaxing with his family at home. The fresh storytelling qualities of Jonathan Ingram reveal an inside look into the life of NASCARs legendary seven-time Winston Cup champion.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 6
The Early Days	p. 8
The Pink Car	p. 10
First Factory Ride	p. 18
The Rod Osterlund Era 1979-1981	p. 24
First Victory	p. 26
The Bud Moore Era 1982-1983	p. 46
A Tough Day at Darlington	p. 49
The Kirk Shelmerdine Era 1984-1992	p. 60
The Losing Streak Begins	p. 62
The Andy Petree & David Smith Era 1993-1996	p. 110
Seventh Heaven	p. 112
The Larry McReynolds Era 1997-1998	p. 140
The Daytona Files	p. 142
The Kevin Hamlin Era 1998-2001	p. 154
Making the Team	p. 156
Dale Earnhardt's Winston Cup Record	p. 182
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