The Man In Black

The Heaven 500 was just getting started; an All-Star race for the race departed.
Heros of the track, with nerves like steel, and sitting on the pole, was a cat named Neil.

Adam Petty was there, with his beautiful smile; Kenny Irwin determined to finish in style.
Lee Petty was glowing, with that Grandfather pride, with Bobby and Clifford both in a new ride.

Fireball Roberts floated in on a cloud, while Tony Roper waved to the Heavenly crowd.
Morrosso and Nemecheck, then Tim Richmond appeared, Kulwicki strapped in, while the racing fans cheered.

The Honorary starter, for this Heavenly race, Ralph Earnhardt was chosen, a tear on his face.
But the red flag flew, just before it had begun, and every eye was wide open, and looking to the Sun.

A last minute entry, was the cause of the delay, while the fans were instructed, to kneel and pray.
The Heaven's turned black, and the clouds turned dark, the lightening was brilliant, the thunder did bark.

Then out of the rumble, for all there to see, the clouds formed a number, a black number 3.
The Heavenly fans, then erupted with pride, and welcomed this star, who had recently died.

With a bolt of lightening, Dale Earnhardt arrived, as he stood before Jesus, his spirit revived.

Jesus hugged his precious child.

Then he revealed his perfect plan, "I brought you home, to let you know, that I'm your biggest fan."

The Intimidator was needed, for this Heavenly race, leaving all of your earthly fans, with honor and grace.
Ralph Earnhardt then stepped forward, embraced his son, then whispered in the ear of Dale, "Let's go have some fun!"

As Ralph stood proud, the green flag flew, the crowd went wild, and the tention grew.
And just like salvation, the admission was free, as every eye focused on, the black number three.

When the checkered flag dropped, no dry eye remained, it was a photo finish as Jesus explained,
He said, "There are no losers, on this Heavenly track.  This was a welcome home party, for The Man In Black.
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