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.<br>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.<br><br>Read Also:<br><br>The ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/death-of-hero-earnhardt-impacted-me-hugely-ricciardo/5425081/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=R SS-NASCAR&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>

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