The Final Lap: What Really Caused Dale Earnhardt’s Death

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He was NASCAR’s fiercest competitor and a racing icon—but his shocking death at the Daytona 500 changed the sport forever. Autopsy: The Last Hours of Dale Earnhardt examines the crash, the safety questions, and the lasting impact of the moment that stopped the racing world cold.  Stream it now on REELZ+ at https://www.reelzplus.com

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00:00On February 18th, 2001, NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt died on the track, racing in the Daytona 500.

00:10Now, world-renowned forensic pathologist Dr. Michael Hunter is studying Dale's racing history to try and determine what factors led to his death.

00:19I've discovered that Dale Earnhardt suffered a number of serious injuries throughout his career, but he didn't always seek medical attention.

00:28So I wonder if repeated, undiagnosed head traumas could have played a role in his death by diminishing Dale's driving ability.

00:37July 28th, 1996, Die Hard 500, Talladega Super Speedway, Alabama.

00:45Dale Earnhardt had won more races here than any other driver.

00:49But in 1996, it looked like his race, and maybe even his career, was over.

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