With the prodding of Earnhardt 's father Ralph , a North Carolina car owner named James Miller saw the potential in young Earnhardt and turned his 1956 Ford Victoria over to the unproven driver .
Back in 1971 , Dale Earnhardt was just getting started .
With the prodding of Dale Earnhardt 's father Ralph , a North Carolina car owner named James Miller saw the potential in young Dale Earnhardt and turned Dale Earnhardt 's 1956 Ford Victoria over to the unproven driver .
Back in 1971 , Dale Earnhardt was just getting started .