Statement from Teresa Earnhardt:

On behalf of Kerry, Kelley, Dale Jr., Taylor and the entire Earnhardt family, which also includes all the employees of Dale Earnhardt Incorporated, we want to sincerely thank everyone that has offered their condolences during our very tragic loss. This outpouring has been overwhelming. We kindly ask that you keep our family in your thoughts and prayers.

We also thank you for your memorials and ask that in lieu of flowers that you consider donations to:

Carolina Foundation -
Attn: Honor of Dale Earnhardt
PO Box 34769
Charlotte, N.C. 28234-4769

To support Teresa Earnhardt and the Earnhardt family in their battle to keep Dale Earnhardt's autopsy photos private, write to the following state officials:

Governor Jeb Bush
The Capitol
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0001
Telephone: (850)-488-4441
Fax: (850)-487-0801
email: fl_governor@myflorida.com

John M. McKay
Office of the Senate President
Suite 409 The Capitol
404 South Monroe St
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1100
Phone: (850)487-5229 or (850)487-5078
email: mckay.john.web@leg.state.fl.us

Tom Feeney Speaker of the House
Room 420 The Capitol
402 South Monroe St
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1300
Phone: (850)488-1450
email: feeney.tom@leg.state.fl.us