Description: Sports Marketing Presents From the drawing board of Rick Rush this Artist Proof etching "Heart of a Champion" was done for the original painting and serigraph prints of Dale Earnhardt's Daytona 500 win on February 15, 1998, at the Daytona International Speedway. This print is rare very low number Artist Proof it is number 9 of only 300 Artist Proofs produced. A hard to find must have for any Earnhardt collector. The print measures 15 X 19 and is etched on to high quality acid free heavy stock paper. Each print has been hand signed and numbered by the artist Rick Rush. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask. We offer Fast Free Shipping Free Returns and Outstanding Customer Service Please see our eBay store for more great NASCAR items * Free Shipping * Free Returns * Print Size15 X 19* Signed: yes* Print Release date: 2001* Made in The United States of America The story of the inspiration of the artwork from Rick RushThe 40th annual Daytona 500, the granddaddy of the NASCAR circuit, was no Sunday drive. For one thing, Daytona had eluded Dale Earnhardt in 19 previous tries. Much to his chagrin, the seven-time NASCAR Winston Cup champ and leading money winner of all time, had come up short, a tough pill to swallow for a man who declared before the race that ”patience” would surely win. But this time out on Florida’s famous track, the man known as the “Intimidator” was destined to relieve his history of frustration. As the race began its final lap under a yellow flag, Earnhardt, driving his legendary #3 car, had to brave two onslaughts by Bobby Labonte (#18) and Jeremy Mayfield (#12) to bring home the evasive trophy. Labonte tried to run past Earnhardt on the high side, but Earnhardt would have none of that. Mayfield went low on the inside lane around Earnhardt, but Dale pushed him in and behind the yellow car (#75) to assure the victory. Superimposed on this brilliant rendering from America’s Sports Artist Rick Rush, are three poignant moments from Daytona: Earnhardt’s unforgettable victory drive by a jubilant and congratulatory pit-crew, his subsequent wheely-produced “3” on the grass infield, and a glimpse into the past of this storied race 40 year ago when Lee Petty, father of Richard Petty, basked in the glory as the race’s inaugural winner.Rick Rush
Price: 495.95 USD
Location: Sarasota, Florida
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
Brand: Rick Rush
Player: Dale Earnhardt
Sport: NASCAR
Size: 15 X 19
Color: Multi-Color
Driver: Dale Earnhardt
Product: Print
Team: Richard Childress Racing
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Modified Item: No
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