On this day: 20th anniversary of Dale Earnhardt's death

NASCAR fans across the nation were left shocked and devastated after Dale Earnhardt died following a final-lap collision during the Daytona 500.

Dale Earnhardt: 20 years ago, the NASCAR icon’s death shocked the world of racing

Feb. 18, 2021 marks 20 years since the death of NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt, who crashed during the last lap of the 2001 Daytona 500. Here’s a look at what happened on that tragic day.

Dale Earnhardt left lasting legacy after death, forcing change in NASCAR that saved lives

Ryan Newman was lying in bed one morning, his two daughters still tucked in down the hall, when a YouTube video of his death-defying crash popped up as a recommended watch.

Michael Jordan donates $10M for North Carolina health clinics

Michael Jordan is donating $10 million to open medical clinics for low-income families near his hometown in North Carolina, on top of the $7 million he previously gave to help launch clinics in other underserved communities.

It's official! UCF hires ex-Auburn coach Gus Malzahn

Malzahn went 68-35 in eight seasons with the Tigers, including 39-27 in the Southeasteastern Conference.

Dale Earnhardt honored with 3rd-lap tribute during Daytona 500

On February 18, 2001, NASCAR fans were left shocked and devastated after Dale Earnhardt died in a final-lap collision during the Daytona 500.

Daytona 500 winner Michael McDowell speaks with FOX 35

McDowell was a 100-1 underdog at the start of the race and seemed in disbelief after taking his first checkered flag.

UCF hires Gus Malzahn
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The University of Central Florida's football team has a new head coach, and he is certainly no stranger to college football. UCF has hired Gus Malzahn to be the Knights' coach a little more than two months after he was fired by Auburn.

One-on-one with Daytona 500 winner Michael McDowell
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FOX 35's Ryan Elijah talks with Michael McDowell about his spectacular Daytona 500 win following a rain delay and a last-lap wreck.

PHOTOS: The 63rd annual Daytona 500

Here's what the Daytona 500 looks like from Daytona International Speedway on Sunday. 

Confederate flags banned at Daytona 500

"The presence of the confederate flag at NASCAR events runs contrary to our commitment to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all fans, our competitors and our industry."

Denny Hamlin wins the opening stage of the Daytona 500

Denny Hamlin won the opening stage of the Daytona 500, showing he's got a car good enough to become the first to win “The Great American Race” three straight years.

Florida woman wants apology after Tom Brady's trophy toss

A Fort Myers woman says Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady insulted her family’s legacy when he tossed the Lombardi trophy across the water to another teammate during Wednesday’s Super Bowl celebration boat parade in Tampa.