This cache is at his statue which is in front of the Daytona 500 Experience. There is no cost for viewing this cache but there are things to do in the area that do. This cache is very special to me, Dale meant alot to me and I was very saddened by his passing. No day goes by that I don't think of him in some way.
There are 3 rules to logging this cache.
#1. Each person (even if you're with a family/group) who logs this cache MUST e-mail me with the words from the plaque that is mounted on the end of the concrete wall under his gloves and penny. Do not post it here even if it's encrypted.
#2. You can only log this cache once.
#3. Say something nice about "The Man". (anything inappropriate will be deleted)
EARNHARDT
by C.S.
A fine Daytona afternoon, the season just begun.
My boys were running one and two, and I was having fun.
I probably could have won the thing, but something held me back.
I was busy watching Dale and Mike -- and holding off the pack.
I was looking toward the front and not really to the rear.
Something tapped me on my bumper, but still I had no fear.
I thought it might be Sterling - I knew he was nearby.
When Sterling smells the checkered flag,! I'll tell you, he ain't shy.
I slipped a bit. I turned the wheel. I sensed something very odd.
It wasn't Sterling's tap I'd felt. It was the tap of God.
"Not now," I said. "I'm racing hard. There's work still here to do."
"You're time is up," He whispered low, "So say a quick adieu."
I wasn't really ready, but I didn't have a choice.
He'd tapped me on the bumper and I'd heard His hallowed voice.
So ! I did as He instructed. I just packed it in and left.
I guess it can't be helped that I left some of you bereft.
Did you see those birds upon the wall as they scattered in the breeze?
Will it make it any easier to know that was me?
There was also Davey, Dad and Neil and some other guys I've known.
And they all came to Daytona just to escort me on home.
Hey - congratulations, Mikey! You made a worthy run.
I wish you many, many more. You're wins have just begun.
All that fun you had in Victory Lane, I was proud as proud can be.
Did you see a seagull flying low? Yeah, Mikey, that was me.
So, friends and fans and family, don't mourn me for too long.
Get on with life - take care of things - be brave and proud and strong.
I'll surely miss you every one. About that I will not lie.
But as long as you remember me - I didn't really die.
Dale Earnhardt, 1951-2001.