While it's his on-track legacy that yields story after story of one incredible feat after another, it's the safety revolution his death sparked that deserves more attention.
NASCAR has continually leaned more towards road course racing in recent years, particularly since the introduction of the Next Gen cars in 2022. There are various reasons for it to do so.
NASCAR Hall of Famer Dale Earnhardt Jr. took to social media to express his opinion on the Clash on Sunday.