Dale Earnhardt crash 20 years ago during Daytona 500 led to driver safety improvements The Citizen 5 years ago Twenty years ago on Thursday, racing legend Dale Earnhardt Sr. died in the last lap of the Daytona 500. Source: ABC News 6 Share this: Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Print (Opens in new window) Print New details released in crash of plane carrying Dale Earnhardt Jr.DateJuly 17, 2020In relation toRobesoniaRicky Stenhouse’s Daytona 500 win spotlights NASCAR’s diversityDateFebruary 20, 2023In relation toNBADaytona 500 crash sends Ryan Newman to hospital, injuries not life-threatening; Denny Hamlin wins raceDateFebruary 17, 2020In relation toRobesonia