The Post's Liz Clarke reports from the memorial service and recalls her memories of Dale Earnhardt. Steve Park held off Bobby Labonte to win Monday's Dura Lube 400, the second straight win for the Dale Earnhardt Inc. team. Dale Earnhardt Jr. crashed but was not badly injured early in Sunday's rain-delayed Dura Lube 400. Washington-area fans of Dale Earnhardt honored him with a lap around the Beltway on Sunday.
Investigation reveals that seat belt failed Earnhardt.
Coca-Cola must decide what to do with its Earnhardt sponsorship. Grieving fans continue to flock to the Earnhardt racing compound near Charlotte, while the Earnhardt family holds private memorial services. Sterling Marlin, accused by fans of causing Earnhardt's fatal wreck, denies culpability in the crash. Blunt force head injuries caused Dale Earnhardt's death. The sadness over Earnhardt's death is a harsh reality that comes with the racing territory.