February 19, 2001

4:49 PM EST (2149 GMT)

Michael Waltrip's statement Monday on behalf of Teresa Earnhardt and Dale Earnhardt, Inc.:

On behalf of Taylor, Dale, Jr., Kerry, Kelley and the entire Earnhardt family, which also includes all the employees of Dale Earnhardt Incorporated, we want to sincerely thank everyone that has offered their condolences during our very tragic loss. This outpouring has been overwhelming. We kindly ask that you keep our family in your thoughts and prayers.

We also thank you for your memorials and ask that in lieu of flowers that you consider donations to:

Carolina Foundation
Attn: Honor of Dale Earnhardt
PO Box 34769
Charlotte, N.C. 28234-4769