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In Monday's post race press conference, Daytona 500 winner Michael Waltrip spoke and asked that in addition to the Earnhardt family, everyone also remember Sterling Marlin in their prayers.  Sterling's #40 Coors Light Dodge was the car Dale last made contact with in the accident that claimed the life of racing's megastar.  The family also requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to: Foundation for the Carolinas P.O. Box 34769 Charlotte, N.C. 28234-4769 (704) 376-9541 Donations must be made "in the honor of Dale Earnhardt"

February 21, 2001 Charlotte, N.C. (AP) – Dale Earnhardt was buried in his hometown in a private service, even as his team prepared to return his car to the track. Earnhardt was laid to rest in Kannapolis, about 25 miles north of Charlotte, with only immediate family members attending. The exact location of the site was not disclosed.

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"Rubbin' to get by someone when they're pinchin' you down ain't rough,  it's racing..."                                                                        -Dale Earnhardt

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