Sad News – Martha Earnhardt, Racing Family Matriarch, Has Passed Away

Martha Earnhardt, the matriarch of one of NASCAR’s best-known families, passed away Christmas evening. She was 91.

Grandchildren Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Kelley Earnhardt Miller announced her passing on Sunday.

Martha Earnhardt was married to Ralph Earnhardt from 1947 until the NASCAR driver’s death in 1973. Her son, the late Dale Earnhardt Sr., was a seven-time NASCAR champion and father of Dale Jr. and Kelley.

Martha and Ralph Earnhardt had five children – Kaye, Cathy, Dale, Randy and Danny. Danny passed away on December 11, at 66.

Martha was a guest with Dale Jr. on his Dirty Mo Media show two years ago…Here is a clip…

NASCAR released the following statement in reaction to Martha Earnhardt’s death…