1980, 1986, 1987, 1990, 1991, 1993, and 1994

Rookie of the year 1979

CURRENT CAR OWNER: Richard Childress (RCR)

CURRENT CREW CHIEF: Larry Mc Reynolds


PERSONAL INFORMATION

HOMETOWN: Kannapolis, NC

RESIDES: Mooresville, NC

DOB: April 29, 1951

FAMILY INFO: Married to Teresa

CHILDREN: Kerry Dale, Kelley King, Ralph Dale Jr., and Taylor Nicole

HEIGHT: 6'1 HOBBIES: Hunting, Fishing, boatin

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Has won more money than any other driver in the history of racing worldwide.

Career total is over 30 million dollars.

In 95 missed his 8th Winston Cup title by 34 points.

Ranks 6th on the all-time win list with 70 NASCAR Winston Cup Series victories.

1997 was 5th straight season in top 5 in points.

Won the Daytona 500 in 1998 after 20 tries.