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CALM BEFORE THE STORM � Just before the start of the Nov. 7, 1976 Dixie 500 at Atlanta International Raceway, Dale Earnhardt prepares for the third start of his Winston Cup career (top photo). � The race would not go well for Earnhardt, who drove a Chevrolet owned by Johnny Ray. When Dick Brooks crashed in turn three late in the race, Earnhardt plowed into him and began a series of violent barrel rolls, the aftermath of which is clearly evident in the black-and-white photo. Although dazed, Earnhardt was not seriously injured. � Dave Marcis won the event. (Bill Niven/BRH Racing Archives) |
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