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Despite NASCAR’s commitment to driver safety, tragic accidents have occurred. Who was the last NASCAR driver to lose their life in a race?

Retry Correct Incorrect Dale Earnhardt Sr. was the last driver to be fatally injured in a NASCAR race. Earnhardt died in a crash on the final lap of the 2001 Daytona 500. His death led to significant advancements in NASCAR’s safety measures… and no fatalities have taken place since.

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Despite NASCAR’s commitment to driver safety, tragic accidents have occurred. Who was the last NASCAR driver to lose their life in a race?

• Ernie Irvan
• Dale Earnhardt Sr.
• Fireball Roberts
• Neil Bonnett