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How Dale Earnhardt's Black No. 3 Defied Blue Odds

2/6/2025

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Dale Earnhardt Sr.'s legendary black No. 3 Goodwrench car, a symbol of his racing legacy, nearly hit the track in blue. Richard Childress shared with Dale Earnhardt Jr. that GM favored a blue design after the Wrangler scheme. However, through creative persuasion, the iconic black livery emerged, making its debut late in the 1987 season.

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Story summary

Dale Earnhardt Sr.'s legendary black No. 3 Goodwrench car, a symbol of his racing legacy, nearly hit the track in blue. Richard Childress shared with Dale Earnhardt Jr. that GM favored a blue design after the Wrangler scheme. However, through creative persuasion, the iconic black livery emerged, making its debut late in the 1987 season.