Foundational Bricks—The 1994 Brickyard 400: Outside Pole, Dale Earnhardt

Join me as I take a look back every Monday at the starting lineup for one of the biggest races in NASCAR history, the inaugural Brickyard 400.

Earnhardt in 1994

Starting 2nd: Dale Earnhardt #3 GM Goodwrench Richard Childress Racing Chevy

Finished: 5th

Career Highlights: Seven-time Cup Series champion, 76 Cup Series wins, 1998 Daytona 500 winner, subject of a bunch of memes for some reason.

Total Brickyard 400 Starts: 7

Best Brickyard 400 Finish: Winner (1995)

Autographed by Richard Childress

1994 Fun Fact: Dale was on his way to a record-tying seventh Cup Series championship in 1994, clinching in the third-to-last race—proof that sometimes a contrived “playoff” points system can be a good thing.

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