Dale Earnhardt's Final Words

In this rare and nostalgic video, Dale Earnhardt sits down for what would be one of his final interviews before the 2001 Daytona 500. Calm and confident, he talks shop about some minor issues with the car setup, brushing them off with trademark grit and optimism. With that familiar spark in his eye, he expresses confidence that he and the team would still run strong—classic Earnhardt, focused, fearless, and ready to compete right up until the very end.

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Dale Earnhardt said this right before he died in 2001.. pic.twitter.com/ud8JlHPlHR

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