#11: Dale Earnhardt’s Fatal Crash (2001)
On the final lap of the Daytona 500, Earnhardt clipped another car and slammed into the wall. Millions watched in horror. The death of NASCAR’s biggest star shook the sport to its core, prompting sweeping safety reforms.
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The black No. 3 car became a symbol of both loss and lasting legacy. It was tragedy on live television — and a turning point.