Racing for his second win at the 500 , Earnhardt hit the wall at about 160 mph , killing him instantly .
Major Incident : The death of Dale Earnhardt on the final lap of the 2001 Daytona 500 is certainly the one of the most legendary .
Racing for Dale Earnhardt 's second win at the 500 , Dale Earnhardt hit the wall at about 160 mph , killing him instantly .
Major Incident : The death of Dale Earnhardt on the final lap of the 2001 Daytona 500 is certainly the one of the most legendary .