Dale Sr. honored by NCMA

The North Carolina Motorsports Association (NCMA) announced today that Dale Earnhardt Sr. will be the 2010 Achievement in Motorsports Tribute Award Recipient. Earnhardt will be honored on January 25th, 2010 at the NCMA’s 4th Annual Motorsports Industry Awards Banquet. Past recipients have included; Benny Parson’s (2007), Richard Petty (2008) and Richard Childress (2009). In addition, 10 Industry related organizations were announced to be awarded at the upcoming banquet for their 2009 achievements and contributions to the industry. The announcements were made during the NCMA’s Annual Membership Luncheon held at Lowes Motor Speedway in Concord. Born in Kannapolis, North Carolina on April 29, 1951 Dale Earnhardt is one of the most recognizable names in all of motorsports worldwide. With seventy-six race wins and seven championships (Tied for most all-time with Richard Petty) Earnhardt is one of the most successful drivers in NASCAR history, winning both as a driver and team owner. He was recently selected to the first class of the NASCAR Hall of Fame joining just four other inductee’s (Bill France Sr, Bill France Jr, Richard Petty, and Junior Johnson.) Earnhardt was selected to receive the award for more than his remarkable on track success. Dale Earnhardt shaped a generation of NASCAR. He was respected by millions of fans, business associates and family. He was named the “Intimidator" for his fearless driving style, but his heart and giving ways often went without fanfare or public accolades. As big as he became, Earnhardt never forgot his humble North Carolina roots. He influenced the on-track and off- track growth of the sport. His tragic death in 2001 led to tremendous changes in safety that surely has saved drivers lives in today’s auto racing. The North Carolina Motorsports Industry Awards Banquet (NCMIA) presented by Senn Dunn Motorsports Insurance will be held January 25, 2010 at the Embassy Suites in Concord, NC.