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2000 Season

A Pirate Looks at... 49
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FONTANA, Calif. (Apr. 29, 2000)
Dale Earnhardt believes in the adage that age and treachery will beat youth and enthusiasm just about every time.

Of course, that fact that "The Intimidator" turned 49 on Saturday might have something to do with that opinion.

"I feel good," he said after taking the 35th spot in Sunday's 43-car NAPA Auto Parts 500 at California Speedway. "I think 49 is a good age. You've got a lot of experience."

Earnhardt, who remains focused on chasing a record eighth Winston Cup championship, already has won a race this season and is fourth in the season points after the first nine events.

So what's different now about the man who has won 75 races in his illustrious career?

"I've mellowed as I've gone on, and got smarter," Earnhardt said. "I still drive the race car pretty good. Maybe the reflexes are off just a little bit, but what I give up in reflexes, I'm smarter about it, and my stamina is still there."

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