Ed Hinton’s journalism is one of the main reasons a NASCAR driver hasn’t died on the track since Dale Earnhardt in 2001 ...

The Intimidator's tragic passing due to a basilar skull fracture sent shockwaves through the motorsports community, prompting drivers to adopt the HANS device, designed by Dr. Robert Hubbard.

After Earnhardt’s fatal crash, NASCAR mandated several safety-related changes, including the use of the HANS device, which reduces the likelihood of a basilar skull fracture as a consequence of ...

Dale Earnhardt suffered a basilar skull fracture and died at the spot. He was the fourth driver to be killed by basilar skull fractures in a span of eight months as Adam Petty, Kenny Irwin Jr. and ...

NASCAR star known as "The Intimidator" was killed at Daytona International Speedway in 2001. This year's Daytona 500 is ...

Earnhardt Jr. finished second (to teammate Michael Waltrip) in that race and was rushed to a nearby hospital to be with his father, who died of a basilar skull fracture. Soon began Earnhardt Jr ...

With the death of NASCAR’s toughest star from a basilar skull fracture, Earnhardt’s crash was picked as the most pivotal moment in NASCAR history.

NASCAR is getting set to begin its season with the Daytona 500 on Sunday, and Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s racing team will be competing in the Great American Race. Daytona is the same place where his ...

The NASCAR legend ultimately passed away from a basilar skull fracture as a result of the wreck, and the following week his Richard Childress Racing team scrambled to rebrand his #3 ride to the #29 ...