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Anger builds over efforts of Dale Earnhardt's widow to hold exclusive rights

It's pretty hard to deny the legacy of Dale Earnhardt. Now 15 years after his death, the greatest NASCAR driver of his era remains an indelible presence.

It appears little can besmirch his name. It belongs to everyone.

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No matter how much his widow tries to keep it for herself.

Denied in court the exclusive right to use the Earnhardt name, the widow Earnhardt has appealed the decision to let Dale's eldest son, Kerry, use the moniker for commercial purposes.