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Article: Planting Earnhardt's forest: everyone knew the legendary NASCAR driver as "The Intimidator." Off the track, he had a quiet passion for the outdoors.(Dale Earnhardt)(Biography)
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- American Forests
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- June 22, 2004
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To many, Dale Earnhardt was the consummate athlete: cold, poker eyes hidden behind dark glasses, dedication and drive beyond any of his competitors, a winner's instinct and immeasurable prowess on the track. Yet to those who knew him personally, Earnhardt was not always "The Intimidator," ready to speed past you for the lead. Outside the racecar, his eyes were no longer so harsh; he smiled and joked. When competition was over, he no longer assumed the iron persona necessary for a winner.
While his racing successes ensured his legacy on the track, perhaps less known is his legacy off it as an avid sportsman and conservationist. Among Earnhardt's many passions was ...