Dale Earnhardt drove for several NASCAR Cup Series teams during his career, but he is best known for driving the No. 3 Chevrolet for Richard Childress Racing.

Here’s a quick timeline of who he drove for in the Cup Series:

  • Early starts with various smaller teams in the mid‑1970s, including his debut in 1975.
  • Full-time break with Rod Osterlund Racing, where he won Rookie of the Year (1979) and his first championship (1980).
  • A short stint with Bud Moore Engineering in 1982–1983.
  • Long, legendary run with Richard Childress Racing from 1984 until his death in 2001, driving the iconic No. 3 Chevrolet and winning six more championships there.

So if you’re asking in the simple sense “who did Dale Earnhardt drive for,” the most direct answer is: Richard Childress Racing, in the black No. 3 Chevrolet, where he became “The Intimidator.”

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