Death of “hero” Earnhardt impacted me hugely – Ricciardo

Thursday marks the 20th anniversary of Earnhardt’s death at the 2001 Daytona 500, and has sparked a number of tributes and recollections of the seven-time NASCAR champion’s life and career.
McLaren F1 driver Ricciardo has previously spoken about the influence Earnhardt had on his racing career, even prompting him to use #3 as his permanent F1 number as a tribute.