Dale Earnhardt Wife

The iconic no. 3 Chevrolet of Richard Childress Racing and the “Ironhead” behind its wheel were the major selling point of NASCAR during the earlier days. Dale Earnhardt made a humongous impact to the sport, garnering colossal armies of fans with his dynamic and victorious driving.

Earnhardt Sr. has become an immortal figure in the sport, with the legacy he left. He has received numerous awards posthumously and during his active career. He is also a part of various Halls of Fame which were a result of the respect he gathered in motorsports.

Before his tragic death at the Daytona 500 2001, he was the driver of car no. 3 for Richard Childress Racing. He chose to stay at Richard Childress even though he had formed his own team out of respect for his mentor.

Earnhardt started off in NASCAR on a quest to prove his ability to his father. His father, Ralph Earnhardt was one of the best short-track drivers and was unsupportive of his dreams to join NASCAR. Dale Earnhardt was born April 29, 1951 and died on February 18th, 2001 at the age of 49.

Who is Dale Earnhardt’s Wife?

Dale Earnhardt was married thrice. At the time of his death, his wife was Teresa Diane Houston. He was previously married to Brenda Lorraine Gee from 19972 to 1979 and Latane Brown from 1968 to 1970.

As a person, Teresa Houston was no stranger to NASCAR or motorsports. Her uncle was the legendary Busch series driver, Tommy Houston and her cousin Andy Houston raced in all three NASCAR categories. She was a graduate of Bunker High School in Claremont, North Carolina. Houston received a degree in interior design and commercial arts.

How old is Teresa Earnhardt?

Teresa Earnhardt is 65 years old as of March 2024. She was born on October 29, 1958 in Hickory, North Carolina. She later on moved to her 300 acre home in Mooresville, North Carolina after her marriage with Dale Earnhardt.

What is Teresa Earnhardt’s Net Worth?

Teresa Earnhardt has an estimated net worth of $50 million in 2024, as per Celebrity Net Worth. She is a successful businesswoman who spearheaded her husband’s company Dale Earnhardt Inc.

Teresa Earnhardt Height

Teresa Earnhardt’s height is unknown.

What does Teresa Earnhardt do for a living?

Teresa Earnhardt is the president of Dale Earnhardt Inc. which is now known as the Dale Earnhardt Foundation. She spearheaded her husband’s team in NASCAR as an owner and made it one of the biggest businesses in NASCAR. She hired Max Seigel in 2006 to grow the team in the entertainment industry and later on purchased Ginn Racing, merging it with DEI.

After Dale Earnhardt Jr. left the team in 2008 DEI was merged with Chip Ganassi Racing. Teresa’s ownership of Earnhardt Ganassi Racing was absorbed by Ganassi in 2014 which led to the reformation of EGR as Chip Ganassi Racing.

Teresa Earnhardt Parents

Teresa Earnhardt was born to a father Hal Houston. There’s not a lot of information about her mother.

Teresa Earnhardt Social Media

Teresa Earnhardt doesn’t have any social media accounts.

How long were Dale Earnhardt and Teresa Earnhardt married?

Dale Earnhardt and Teresa Houston were married for 18 years before his death in 2001. The pair had met in the 1970s at a NASCAR race. She was the third wife of Dale Earnhardt.

How many children did Dale Earnhardt and Teresa Earnhardt have?

Teresa Earnhardt was a mother to 4 children. She has one biological child with Dale Earnhardt. She was the step mother to Earnhardt’s children from his previous marriages. Her daughter Taylor Nicole Earnhardt was born December 20th, 1988.

Her step children are Kerry Earnhardt, Kelley King Earnhardt and Dale Earnhardt Jr. Her step-son Dale Jr. went to create the biggest empire as a NASCAR driver becoming the richest driver of the sport.