The Kannapolis community is proud of its legacy as Dale Earnhardt's hometown and proud, too, of its rich racing heritage.

Since Dale's tragic death at the Daytona 500 in 2001, thousands of fans continue to come here to remember him and to learn about his life. The Dale Trail has been developed to help visitors find their way around and to show how Dale and his family's lives are imprinted on these streets and in surrounding areas.

In traveling The Dale Trail, you may run into local residents who are more than willing to share their memories of him with you. We hope your stops along The Dale Trail help bring his memory to life.