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A few short weeks later, April 29, 2011, would have been Earnhardt's 60th birthday. <P> As surreal as it is for fans to realize that Earnhardt has been gone for nearly a decade, it may be even more difficult to picture the once-vibrant racer, who was 49 when he died, as a 60-year-old man. <P> Now, with 2011 just around the corner, many groups and individuals are preparing to celebrate his life and promote his legacy by raising funds for the Dale Earnhardt Foundation. <P> <TABLE bgColor="FFFFFF" border=1 cellPadding=5 cellSpacing=0 width="204" ALIGN="left"> <TR> <TD> <center> <img src="http://insiderracingnews.com/Images/Temp/2010/RG121010a.jpg" Width="184" Height="250" align="center"><BR> <center><img src="http://Insiderracingnews.com/Image/Trans-Pixel.gif" width="1" height="3" border=0></center> <font color="000000" size="-2">Photo Courtesy Jack Hedstrom</font> <TABLE bgColor="660000" border=0 cellPadding=0 cellSpacing=0 width="184" ALIGN="center"> <TR> <TD> <center><B><font color="FFFFFF" size="-1">Kerry Earnhardt</font></B></center> </TD> </TR> </TABLE> </center> </TD> </TR> </TABLE> <P> The Foundation was established by Teresa Earnhardt in 2002, a year after Dale's death, to "Continue the Legend" through charitable programs and grants that sustain Earnhardt's lifelong commitment in three primary areas: children, education and wildlife preservation. Along with supporting individuals and organizations in need, the Foundation funds undergraduate scholarships in memory of Dale Earnhardt for students interested in motorsports and automotive engineering at Clemson's College of Engineering and Science. <P> This past Saturday in Las Vegas, coinciding with NASCAR Sprint Cup Champion's Week, I had an opportunity to meet Kerry Earnhardt, Dale's oldest son, who was at the Stratosphere Hotel to kick off a series of 2011 events, exhibits and fundraisers honoring his father and supporting the Dale Earnhardt Foundation. <P> "Dad was big with children. He was always doing things to help children and the needy," Kerry told me. "Through the Dale Earnhardt Foundation, we have given over 400,000 pounds of food to 10,000 children and families since 2002. That's a huge feat that we've accomplished. We also have the Center of Hope back home. <P> <TABLE bgColor="FFFFFF" border=1 cellPadding=5 cellSpacing=0 width="204" ALIGN="left"> <TR> <TD> <center> <img src="http://insiderracingnews.com/Images/Temp/2010/RG121010d.jpg" Width="184" Height="135" align="center"><BR> <center><img src="http://Insiderracingnews.com/Image/Trans-Pixel.gif" width="1" height="3" border=0></center> <font color="000000" size="-2">Photo Courtesy Marc Paulus</font> <TABLE bgColor="660000" border=0 cellPadding=0 cellSpacing=0 width="184" ALIGN="center"> <TR> <TD> <center><B><font color="FFFFFF" size="-1">Earnhardt Display Case</font></B></center> </TD> </TR> </TABLE> </center> </TD> </TR> </TABLE> <P> "It's a place where abused women can come with their kids and have a place to stay and we've donated over $20,000 to them to be able to keep the doors open. Dad was also big on education and we do everything we can to help schools in need. At the Center of Hope, we built a huge bookcase and supplied over 4,000 books for the children to have to read." <P> In support of the Foundation, Kerry helped the Stratosphere Hotel unveil a new display of a limited edition 2010 Dale Earnhardt Hall of Fame Camaro. The vehicle is certified as the No. 1 car of 10 created and is autographed by Kerry, Teresa and Taylor Earnhardt, as well as Richard Childress and Chocolate Myers. <P> "The Stratosphere folks purchased this car and they are going to hold an auction for the Camaro on April 29th. A percentage of the proceeds will go to the Foundation to support what Dale believed in," said Kerry. <P> <TABLE bgColor="FFFFFF" border=1 cellPadding=5 cellSpacing=0 width="320" ALIGN="left"> <TR> <TD> <center> <img src="http://insiderracingnews.com/Images/Temp/2010/RG121010e.jpg" Width="300" Height="173" align="center"><BR> <center><img src="http://Insiderracingnews.com/Image/Trans-Pixel.gif" width="1" height="3" border=0></center> <font color="000000" size="-2">Photo Courtesy DEI</font> <TABLE bgColor="660000" border=0 cellPadding=0 cellSpacing=0 width="300" ALIGN="center"> <TR> <TD> <center><B><font color="FFFFFF" size="-1">Dale Earnhardt Hall of Fame Camaro</font></B></center> </TD> </TR> </TABLE> </center> </TD> </TR> </TABLE> <P> Automotive designer Samuel Jackson, the creative vision behind the vehicle, told me that the candy-apple red and black paint scheme is the car's most striking feature. "In the past, when we've done Earnhardt-series vehicles, they've always been black and silver. We always left the red for Junior," he smiled. "But we really wanted something that was kind of celebratory and really classic, because that's what the Hall of Fame stands for." <P> More details about the Hall of Fame Camaro, which premiered on Dale Earnhardt Day 2010, just prior to Earnhardt's induction into the NASCAR Hall of Fame, may be found here: <a href="http://www.daleearnhardtinc.com/news/all/dale_earnhardt_chevrolet_announces_hall_of_fame_camaro/" target="new"><font color="ff0000">daleearnhardtinc.com</font></a>. The Stratosphere will announce details of the auction as they become available. <P> The Stratosphere also debuted an impressive display of Dale Earnhardt memorabilia on Saturday, with items on-loan from the Earnhardt Family Foundation, including Dale Sr.'s team jacket, sunglasses, racing gloves and shoes. <P> <P> The most eye-catching item on display is the "Earnhardt and Elvis" Gibson guitar, designed by Sam Bass, and autographed by him as well as Teresa Earnhardt and Priscilla Presley. The guitar was previously on display at Graceland. <TABLE bgColor="FFFFFF" border=1 cellPadding=5 cellSpacing=0 width="204" ALIGN="left"> <TR> <TD> <center> <img src="http://insiderracingnews.com/Images/Temp/2010/RG121010c.jpg" Width="184" Height="277" align="center"><BR> <center><img src="http://Insiderracingnews.com/Image/Trans-Pixel.gif" width="1" height="3" border=0></center> <font color="000000" size="-2">Photo Courtesy Marc Paulus</font> <TABLE bgColor="660000" border=0 cellPadding=0 cellSpacing=0 width="184" ALIGN="center"> <TR> <TD> <center><B><font color="FFFFFF" size="-1">"Earnhardt and Elvis" Gibson guitar</font></B></center> </TD> </TR> </TABLE> </center> </TD> </TR> </TABLE> <P> In addition to the Camaro auction and memorabilia display, the Stratosphere will be holding its 2nd Annual Dale Earnhardt Foundation Celebrity Poker Tournament on March 2, 2011. While the list of participants has not been finalized, last year's inaugural event drew a number of NASCAR celebrities and drivers, including Kenny Wallace, Todd Bodine, and Casey Mears. This year's event promises to be bigger and better, with Kerry Earnhardt again serving as tournament host. <P> <TABLE bgColor="FFFFFF" border=1 cellPadding=5 cellSpacing=0 width="204" ALIGN="right"> <TR> <TD> <center> <img src="http://insiderracingnews.com/Images/Temp/2010/RG121010b.jpg" Width="184" Height="252" align="center"><BR> <center><img src="http://Insiderracingnews.com/Image/Trans-Pixel.gif" width="1" height="3" border=0></center> <font color="000000" size="-2">Photo Courtesy Marc Paulus</font> <TABLE bgColor="660000" border=0 cellPadding=0 cellSpacing=0 width="184" ALIGN="center"> <TR> <TD> <center><B><font color="FFFFFF" size="-1">Dale Earnhardt Jacket</font></B></center> </TD> </TR> </TABLE> </center> </TD> </TR> </TABLE> <P> Honoring his father's memory has become Kerry's commitment and calling. "It's very important to me because I have a lot of traits that my dad had. I share his interest in the outdoors and children." <P> The Foundation's wildlife initiatives include preservation and conservancy programs, highlighted by the Dale Earnhardt Forest, a four-year project to plant 77,000 trees in the region surrounding Charlotte, NC. The goal of the reforestation program is to restore trees to the city of Charlotte, rebuild wildlife habitat, expand greenways, and return trees to riparian areas. The Foundation hopes to expand the Dale Earnhardt Forest to the 16 states Earnhardt raced in throughout his career, and eventually to every state in the US. <P> Kerry Earnhardt asks that fans interested in helping the Dale Earnhardt Foundation log onto <a href="http://www.daleearnhardtinc.com/foundation/" target="new"><font color="ff0000">http://www.daleearnhardtinc.com/foundation</font></a> and find ways to contribute, either financially or through the gift of time. 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