Dale Earnhardt: The Intimidator (Racing Superstars) [Paperback]

Kathy Persinger (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 5, 2001 | Age Level: 9 and up | Series: Racing Superstars

If there was any doubt that the competitive fire still burns in the belly of Dale Earnhardt despite his advancing years, he certainly dispelled all such notions by winning the 40th annual Daytona 500 in 1998, on his twentieth try. The aggressive style of seven-time Winston Cup champion has mesmerized a generation of fans and assured him a place in the premier rank of the sport's greatest drivers. He's a NASCAR legend and a child of the South who has rewritten the record books with is daring style on the track and his folksy style off it. A third-generation race car driver, his love of family, the outdoors and his Carolina roots have stirred the imagination of millions of fans and made him a role model for many. The updated version covers Earnhardt's career through his tragic death in 2001.

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About the Author

Persinger is a journalist and writer who began covering sports while in college.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Sports Publishing LLC (March 5, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 158261427X
• ISBN-13: 978-1582614274
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 5.5 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,555,652 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A look inside a racing legend!, April 6, 2000

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Michael J Woznicki "Michael J Woznicki" (Holland, MA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dale Earnhardt: The Intimidator (Stock Car Racing Superstar) (Paperback)

After 20 tries Dale Earnhardt finally won the Daytona 500 and that the how the book start out. Follow along with the author as you're taken from the early days of the career of one of auto racings true heroes.

The book is part of the Racing Superstar Series and it gives you a glimpse into the man that very people really know. The book is short, only 90 pages, but you'll be treated to several stories as well as a look into the sport of auto racing.

For the true racing fan, young and old, this is a great gift or great reader when taking a trip. Price to make everyone happy, start you're collection today!

5.0 out of 5 stars Full of mamy emotions, January 7, 2002

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"tweetygal" (Maine) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dale Earnhardt: The Intimidator (Stock Car Racing Superstar) (Paperback)

This book is a must have for any Dale Earnhardt fan. It's fill of laughs, tears and many other emotions. Great pictures especially the cover with his 1998 Daytona 500 win. See it and read it all in this wonderful book of the memories that Dale left all of us to keep in our hearts.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great read, September 25, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Dale Earnhardt: The Intimidator (Stock Car Racing Superstar) (Paperback)

This is a great book for any NASCAR fan. It will make you laugh and cry. You will have mixed emotions from cover to cover. It talks about his family and friends and the real Dale. Kathy Persinger, the writer did a great job summing the career of Dale Earnhardt. The pictures in the book are great. I plan on ordering the other three books in the series.