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NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt killed in a last-lap crash at the 2001 Daytona 500. 1  Ken Schrader (36) slams into Dale Earnhardt (3) during the final lap of the Daytona 500. Earnhardt died from injuries sustained in the crash. The Daytona 500 is NASCAR's season opener and is often referred to as its Super Bowl. Earnhardt won it in 1998.
Dale Jr. expects 'seamless transition' with Greg Ives. Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s crew chief has been named for the 2015 season, and it's a name already heavily connected to NASCAR's most popular driver. Greg Ives will lead Earnhardt's No. 88 Chevrolet next season, taking over when crew chief Steve Letarte leaves to become an NBC Sports analyst after four seasons with Earnhardt.