Ralph Earnhardt

Race Car Driver

Birthday February 23, 1928

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Birthplace Kannapolis, NC

DEATH DATE Sep 26, 1973 (45)

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About

Former NASCAR driver and the father of legendary driver Dale Earnhardt.

Before Fame

He grew up poor and worked in a North Carolina cotton mill.

Trivia

He was the first driver to understand and use tire stagger.

Family Life

His grandson also became a top NASCAR competitor.

Associated With

He was portrayed by J.K. Simmons in the film 3: The Dale Earnhardt Story.