According to USA Today, in the wake of the fatal accident, NASCAR passed a new rule requiring ... continue to thoroughly investigate this tragic crash.
His death was the first of three fatal crashes in NASCAR that year. Seven-time cup champion, Dale Earnhardt competed in the NASAR Cup Series from the mid-1970s until his death in February 2001.
Adam's car crashed at New Hampshire Motor Speedway after his throttle got stuck and he died instantly from a skull fracture. His death was the first of three fatal crashes in NASCAR that year.