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A stolen firesuit worn by the late Dale Earnhardt was recovered and returned to Texas Motor Speedway Thursday.
Police in Fort Worth, Texas, suspected it was an inside job and an unnamed part-time employee at the track, with the help of his lawyer, returned the firesuit to the track.
Texas Motor Speedway President Eddie Gossage said he was pleased to have the suit returned. A helmet and pair of racing shoes were also returned to the track.
“This firesuit means a great deal to me because Dale and I had been good friends since early in both of our careers," Gossage said. "After he ran his first laps during a test at Texas Motor Speedway before we opened, he came to my office and gave me these items. I wanted to share them with the public, so we have had them on display for the last 10 years. The items were temporarily stored in a secured storage closet while being moved from one display to another when they were stolen. This uniform is such an icon to our sport and Dale’s great accomplishments, similar to one of Elvis’ jump suits.
"Detectives from the Fort Worth Police Department told me during our very first meeting that they would find these items. They kept their word through old-fashioned hard work, persistence and intelligence. Chief Ralph Mendoza and the entire Fort Worth Police Department are to be congratulated, particularly Detective Davon Green. As a citizen, it makes you feel secure to know that such professionals are ensuring our community is safe.�
Police are preparing a case to be presented to the Denton County District Attorney’s Office to file appropriate charges associated with this theft.

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