| Wednesday, February 21, 2001 | |
| SOUTHWEST FLORIDA TO PAY TRIBUTE TO EARNHARDT | By Robin Smith Meiser
All over America millions are mourning the death of the greatest stock car driver of all time, Dale Earnhardt, Sr., who was killed in a last lap crash during the February 18 Daytona 500.
Earlier this week in Tampa, it was estimated over 3000 people attended an Earnhardt Tribute at the foot of the Gandy Bridge in Tampa. Southwest Florida will get its opportunity to bid farewell to its fallen hero on Sunday, February 25.
Earnhardt fans are asked to gather at Tra-lin Motorsports, whose driver Randy Fox has competed at short tracks all over Florida for the past decade, in Lehigh Acres beginning at noon.
A tribute will be given and a condolence book will be available for fans to sign that will be sent to the Earnhardt family via Dale Earnhardt, Inc. Donations will be accepted for the Charlotte, NC Children's Foundation in Earnhardt's memory.
Publix has donated food and Bill Branch Chevrolet is supplying banners for the event. A big screen television will broadcast the NASCAR race from Rockingham, NC, and people are asked to bring their lawn chairs.
Tra-lin Motorsports is located at 557 Construction Lane in Lehigh Acres. Head east from Fort Myers on Route 82 or take Colonial Boulevard, which turns into Lee Boulevard after crossing Route 82. Stay on Lee Boulevard through the Homestead Road intersection to East County Road, turn left.
For more information call Aimee Wipperfurth at 390-0897 or Tra-lin Motorsports at 1-800-433-8965.
Robin Smith Meiser
[Editor-Earnhardt Memorial at Hialeah Speedway Feb. 24
A very special evening is planned Saturday night at the races in honor of Dale's passing. Black pins, ribbons, and more will be provided to all who arrive shortly before 7 pm when the memorial tribute begins. You may wish to contact Dennis Coyle (if you haven't already) at the track: 305-821-6644. Many people need an outlet to share their feelings with others who can relate to this huge loss to the sport.]
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