Background
Earnhardt, Ralph Dale Son of Ralph Lee and Martha King (Coleman) Earnhardt.
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Ralph Dale Earnhardt
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Late model sportsman driver, National Association Stock Car Auto Racing, 1974-1985; Busch Grand National driver, since 1986; Winston Cup Grand National driver, since 1979; Winston Cup driver, since 1986; participant, International Race of Champions, 1980, 84, 87-94; champion, International Race of Champions, 1990.
Achievements
Membership
Honorary member Chicago Boys Club, 1981-1994. Director youth services Stonewall Jackson School, 1979.
Connections
Married Teresa Dianne Houston, November 14, 1982. Children: Taylor Nicole, Ralph Dale Junior, Kelley King, Kerry Dale.
Awards
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Named Grand National Rookie of Year, National Association Stock Car Auto Racing, 1979, Winston Cup Grand National Champion, 1980, 86, 87, 90, 91, 93, finalist as Pro Athlete of Year, Carolinas Charlotte Athletic Club, 1980, 87,Carolinas Pro Athlete Year, Carolinas Charlotte Athletic Club, 1986, National Motorsports Press Association Driver of Year, 1986, 87, 89, 90. Winner Copenhagen All Pro Team Driver of Year, 1987, 89, 90, 91, 93, finalist, 1986, 88. American Motorsports Driver of Year, 1987, 90, Auto Racer of Year Academy Sports Writers & Broadcasters, 1992. Top dollar winner in Am.motorsports. Winner numerous auto races including 62 Winston Cup wins, 5 Busch Clash wins, 22 Busch Grand National wins, 4 International Race of Champions (IROC) wins, 3 The Winston (All Star) wins, Transouth 500, 1993, 94, Coca Cola 500, 1993, Budweiser 500, 1993, Miller Genuine Draft 500, 1993, Die Hard 500, 1993, Ford City 500, 1994. Inducted North Carolina.Sports Hall of Fame, 1994. Recipient North Carolina State Order of Long Leaf Pine award.Named Grand National Rookie of Year, National Association Stock Car Auto Racing, 1979, Winston Cup Grand National Champion, 1980, 86, 87, 90, 91, 93, finalist as Pro Athlete of Year, Carolinas Charlotte Athletic Club, 1980, 87,Carolinas Pro Athlete Year, Carolinas Charlotte Athletic Club, 1986, National Motorsports Press Association Driver of Year, 1986, 87, 89, 90. Winner Copenhagen All Pro Team Driver of Year, 1987, 89, 90, 91, 93, finalist, 1986, 88. American Motorsports Driver of Year, 1987, 90, Auto Racer of Year Academy Sports Writers & Broadcasters, 1992.
Top dollar winner in Am.motorsports. Winner numerous auto races including 62 Winston Cup wins, 5 Busch Clash wins, 22 Busch Grand National wins, 4 International Race of Champions (IROC) wins, 3 The Winston (All Star) wins, Transouth 500, 1993, 94, Coca Cola 500, 1993, Budweiser 500, 1993, Miller Genuine Draft 500, 1993, Die Hard 500, 1993, Ford City 500, 1994. Inducted North Carolina.Sports Hall of Fame, 1994.
Recipient North Carolina State Order of Long Leaf Pine award.