Throughout the centuries as history unfolds

With tales of legends whose valor is told

Stood a mighty warrior of dignity and grace

With the sun at his back – a smile on his face.

Did steal a glance at the cheering crowd

And mount his steed that roared out loud

One thousand horses above the wheels

A jolt of thunder in a body of steel.

Many marvel and heralded his checkered past

Old number three – a vision to last

One hundred challengers stood at the line

The old eliminator casually took his time.

Amongst the challengers sit a fair-head lad

Who honored the warrior and called him dad

One lone white flag drew a rage of thunder

From mounds of steel and visions of wonder.

The imagery of colors did dance in light

Then blur in motion and zoom from sight

Around the course with laps to steal

A race to win and seal the deal.

One final lap and turn to make

The mighty warrior would seize his fate

With heavenly honor bestowed from a nod

Raced the legend of man into the arms of God.

By Jacqualine Rippy
Dedicated to Dale Earnhardt, Sr.

Created for my brother's (Oneal)Favorite All-Time Race-Car Driver.