ONE QUARTER MILE FROM HEAVEN
Like a guardian angel from four cars back, Watching Michael & Dale Jr. as they circled the track. No intention of winning, just holding his place, So proud of his "boys" now winning the race. We though it was over, the end was so near. No time for pain; no time for fear. We did not know, as there was no sign, Dale was only one-quarter mile from his final finish line. Within an instant, NASCAR fans would be facing, An eternal change in their world of racing. He was one of the greatest; beloved in his sport, With a grand career now sadly cut short. All the crowd noticed was excitement and debris, But a miracle was happening we could not see. Dale said goodbye through shining metal and chrome, As God gave "NUMBER 3" the checkered flag "home". But forever in our hearts, and in the scheme of things, We'll picture him circling heaven with black and red wings. Grinning; telling angels..and even the Creator, "Look out over there...here comes the "INTIMIDATOR".
Author: Unknown
CAREER EARNINGS: $41 million CAREER STARTS: 676 CAREER VICTORIES: 76 TOP 5 FINISHES: 281
Southern Steel
How torn apart our lives became That sad Sunday when God called Dale’s name For who do I cheer, please give me a sign How do I know which car is now mine It was so easy to love car number 3 So easy to love such a person as he When I see those beauties of Southern Steel And no black number 3,no Dale at the wheel My heart comes apart, my pain comes back For the source of such joy on every track No other driver just feels quite right No other car such a beautiful sight The sport will go on just as it must Our souls will heal and we will adjust But who will we now claim for our own Now that our hero has been called home When those engines once again are alive For who will we cheer, which car does he drive Will he make us as proud as we would be All the times when we wore that old number three
AUTOR: UNKNOWN
HEIGHT: 6'1" WEIGHT: 185 lbs.
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