13 years later and this video still gets me choked up. RIP Dale Sr. And no disrespect to Austin Dillon and Richard Childress but the #3 should not be on ANY Sprint Cup track.
I was watching this with my dad...daddy died September 2013 I'll never forget his reaction when the guy says...20 years of trying 20 years of frustration Dale Earnhardt will come to the caution flag and win the Daytona 500...finally!!
"20 years of trying, 20 years of frustration..." 20 years later, to this day, we still miss you, Dale! One day, we will see him again, and anyone and everyone who gives him hate in the comments, or when he was still alive, will have to answer for their foolish actions. Dale Earnhardt will forever be remembered for this day...the victory at the white flag, the fist pump out the window at the checkered flag, the amazing sight of "Every man on every crew...", the spins in the grass, and the dark day 3 years later! We're excited to see you again one day, buddy!
Acepilot 092 Thank you! Your words were even more beautiful than mine. I too was born around the time Dale Sr. died but I was always a fan of Jr. Yes his biography is very inspiring and one of the best in all sports. With that, meeting Sr. definitely has to be one of the first things on our to-do list in heaven! 😄
Lil Orange my old account got deleted, but I’m glad I can relate to how you feel about Dale. He is truly an inspiration to us all, even in heaven. And when I go to heaven one day, besides seeing relatives that’ll be gone first, I’ll be seeing Dale Earnhardt whenever I go.
Whenever I'm frustrated about something (being single for years, getting bad grades, losing a robotics competition, etc.) I remember that Dale Earnhardt took 20 years to win the Daytona 500.
TuckerWhiteSM they're probably, "where's the HD quality kids", but the end of it without the green white checkered finish not put in yet is why they're dislikes
Random Epic agree. These kids have no respect for clean racing. You don’t want to lead on the last lap in Daytona or Dega because you will be put in the wall.
@@coloneltravis339the fuck? are you joking? That wasn't no damn racing accident, he literally shoved his ass around, don't come here with that racing accident bull
@@Randomepic1979 you very clearly are not an Earnhardt fan to even come remotely close to spinning someone. So stop being but hurt rubbing is fucking racing
Among the greatest Daytona 500 finishes ever. Dale Earnhardt finally wins his only Daytona 500 after 20 years of trying. Of course, three years later, we all sadly know how that story ended.
brandon blythe Actually, that's a misconception. NASCAR doesn't retire numbers (else they would have retired the 43 long ago). Richard Childress Racing had re-leased the 3 for 20 years in 2000 or so, and after Dale died, Childress himself put a moratorium on the number, vowing to never use that number for that car ever again, but when Childress's grandson Austin DIllon asked to use it, Richard gave him his blessing, saying that's what Dale had also wanted.
Yes, I am sure Dale wanted the number he made legendary, not just in NASCAR, not just in racing, but in sports in general, to be passed down to childress' spoiled grandson that doesn't even come a fraction close to deserving to drive that number. If anyone deserves to use the 3 it should only be his son jr. It should at very least not be used in the same font for anyone who isn't an Earnhardt.
btw I am not saying that because I am a jr. nationer or whatever those guys call themselves. However if anyone was to use the number again it should be Earnhardt's son or grandchildren. Also, I really hope they asked Jr. if they could use the 3 before giving it to Dillon.
+Mr. Kevin Jones more than great he was an everyday hero 2 millions of people since he related 2 them on da track a guy u didn't wanna have in your rearview mirror but off da track he acted just like one of us best driver ever no one could ever touch him..
Ghetto Wagon i remember watching this on TV... I was screaming “Go you SOB GO!”. I stopped watching NASCAR after Dale’s death. I’ve caught some laps here & there but can’t watch a whole race. No matter what, I remember that crash in turn 4 back in 2001... everytime I see anything nascar. I had a Masonic brother who was Virginia state police tell me about getting all these guys in Martinsville, VA... he said “Dale Earnhardt, Waltrip, Yarborough & all these guys, were hanging out during a rain delay. Back then it was all the talk about how much these guys hated each other on the track but they were all such good friends really, I sat & talked with DW & Dale for during the whole delay, they were the coolest guys to talk to, real down to earth.”...
Ghetto Wagon I just hate thinking about it. Cause he was such a good guy & great driver. Anytime someone wins, people are going to talk crap. Just such a sad story.
Yup. The sport is trash now. too commercialized all stupid young kids. Nascar was nascar when car parts, car companies, beer and cigarettes were the main sponsors it gave it charm. Not just Dale was a good guy alot of the old timers were good guys.
I was there., and believe me....... EVERY-1 was cheering and crying lol Sadly., I was also there on February 18, 2001. We went back again in July when Jr won the Pepsi 400, and that was our last race, after many years following Nascar.
2:43. "And there's trouble coming off Turn 2! Some cars get tangled and it might be this! Whoever gets back to the start/finish line, they'll get the white and the yellow together!"
20 years of trying, 20 years of frustration, Dale Earnhardt will come to the caution flag, and win the Daytona 500 -- Finally! The most anticipated moment in racing - if John Elway can win the Super Bowl, Dale Earnhardt said he could win the Daytona 500. my favorite quote ever
I was lucky enough to be in the infield @the end of the superstrech going into turn 3 for this race. It didn't matter who your driver was( dale Jarrett), everyone loved that finish.
Jimmy was always good staying with Bobby on restrictor plate racing. If he hadn’t kissed the wall and had one more lap with Bobby I’m certain interstate batteries would’ve won that Daytona race. Check out Bobby and Jimmy at Talladega in 1998.
This coming February 15th I can't believe it will be TWENTY YEARS since this anticipated moment in NASCAR history took place, and FOURTEEN YEARS since Dale Jr. took the lead with 19 laps to go (led the final 20) and completed the third Father-Son duo to win the 500. There was another 20, because when Bill France Jr. flipped the MUSCO switch for the outside lights at Daytona, Earnhardt drove 20 laps around the track and he said he saw Daytona in a whole new light. Areas he didn't even know that he could apply in daylight. He dominated and looked like he was going to win the inaugural nighttime Pepsi 400 but he hit a tire like a hockey puck that bent the valence. He actually finished better at night in the 400 than before the 400 was put at night. I just remember seeing this race and couldn't believe it. It's unfortunate though that this years 500 will be held on February 18th, 2018, but could you imagine Austin Dillon winning his Duel in the #3 because the Duels will be held on 2/15/2018.
Just saw for the first time this full uncut coverage. I was sitting in turn 1. I was a huge Bobby Labonte fan. All day it took 2 laps and he could pass anybody. I was so pissed when Petty wreck. But looking back I'm so thankful to have been there for #3. That video gave me chills
Finally get to see this moment after 14 years. So Awesome!!! I don't watch NASCAR anymore (not due to his passing, just too much changed), but this is still a momentous moment.
20 years of trying, 20 years of frustration, Dale Earnhardt FINALLY wins the Daytona 500!!! I'm man enough to admit that I cry every time I see this. FOREVER 3!!!
I remember this race very well, I was at my dad's and we were watching the race together, I must have been 11 when this race took place, and omg i was so ecstatic over this win, i was running around like a mad man, This imo is the best race of all time, This race was Awesome He finally did it 20 years of trying 20 years of frustration Dale Earnhardt will come to the caution flag to win the Daytona 500 FINALLY! R.I.P Dale we all miss you
Was lucky enough to be watching that race from the Campbell Grandstand. The weather was miserable at about 58 degrees and misty. Didn't matter when the 3 crossed the finish line. Awesome sight with the pit crews. Everyone seemed to stay and watch the trophy presentation.
@@OGNoah25 I think that one of the best races in Nascar was when my favorite driver Jimmie Johnson won his seventh championship, tying him with Richard Petty and Dale Earnhardt.
This aint a good finish they didnt even run the whole race it was clear bobby was gonna win then caution. Would of loved them to actually race to the checker. And that lapped car fucked it up.
This video puts in perfect perspective why Mike Joy is one of the absolute best in the business of sports broadcasting. “Twenty years of trying, twenty years, of frustration, Dale Earnhardt will come to the caution flag, to WIN the Daytona 500! FINALLY...”
What I find entertaining about this is that in 1993, it was Dale Earnhardt and Dale Jarrett battling with Jarrett in the #18. Then comes 1998, Dale had the #18 behind him again during those last few laps. Almost a repeat finish, but even though I wasn't an Earnhardt fan I thought it was great that he finally won the 500.
"Earnhardt uses the lapped car of Rick Mast as a pick. Twenty years of trying, Twenty years of frustration. Dale Earnhardt will come to the caution flag to win the Daytona 500!" Best quote of all time
I remember earlier this year my football team Ipswich Town finally returned to the Premiership after 22 years, and I shed a tear or two for that when I finally heard we were back in the Premiership. And I have Dale Snr as my wallpaper on my phone and I opened my phone looked at it and said : Now I know what waiting 20 years feels like Dale' In fact I welled up a bit as I wrote this
I get chills when they come through turn 3 after Mike Joy announces about the caution knowing they're comin' to the line and it'll end the race and that Earnhardt will win after 20 tries. Amazing job by Earnhardt! RIP Dale. NASCAR has never been the same since.
@clintcheif2009 It's weird, isn't it? And now, the chase for the cup gives you 3 bonus points for every win you get in the season. Plus, it's now 3 bonus points for winning the race.
I was so glad it ended under caution, as an Earnhardt fan Bobby had me sweating that next lap, dude was on the move, clearly had the stronger car and I doubt even Earnhardt could have held him off.
My favorite memory of the Great Dale, forgot the race, but there was a rain delay. Reoprter walking around interviewing the drivers. Got close to Dale and hecwas sprawled out on tires sleeping. Cool as the blue ice in icebergs. What a loss.
They were certainly better looking from what we have today, but in my opinion you can't beat those '86-'88 Monte Carlo Aerocoupes for a bad ass looking race car. Those things looked fast sitting still.
13 years later and this video still gets me choked up. RIP Dale Sr. And no disrespect to Austin Dillon and Richard Childress but the #3 should not be on ANY Sprint Cup track.
get over it
what about on a monster energy cup track?
@@farjadmohammadi3752 *N O*
Richard Childress had the #3 LONG before Earnhardt did.
Sdrawkcab yes but nobody associates Childress with driving the 3, they associate Dale Sr
I was watching this with my dad...daddy died September 2013 I'll never forget his reaction when the guy says...20 years of trying 20 years of frustration Dale Earnhardt will come to the caution flag and win the Daytona 500...finally!!
"20 years of trying, 20 years of frustration..." 20 years later, to this day, we still miss you, Dale! One day, we will see him again, and anyone and everyone who gives him hate in the comments, or when he was still alive, will have to answer for their foolish actions. Dale Earnhardt will forever be remembered for this day...the victory at the white flag, the fist pump out the window at the checkered flag, the amazing sight of "Every man on every crew...", the spins in the grass, and the dark day 3 years later! We're excited to see you again one day, buddy!
We won't see him again, he's dead
Acepilot 092 Thank you! Your words were even more beautiful than mine. I too was born around the time Dale Sr. died but I was always a fan of Jr. Yes his biography is very inspiring and one of the best in all sports. With that, meeting Sr. definitely has to be one of the first things on our to-do list in heaven! 😄
Lil Orange my old account got deleted, but I’m glad I can relate to how you feel about Dale. He is truly an inspiration to us all, even in heaven. And when I go to heaven one day, besides seeing relatives that’ll be gone first, I’ll be seeing Dale Earnhardt whenever I go.
Whenever I'm frustrated about something (being single for years, getting bad grades, losing a robotics competition, etc.) I remember that Dale Earnhardt took 20 years to win the Daytona 500.
You're not a true NASCAR fan if you don't consider this one of the greatest moments in the history of the sport.
TuckerWhiteSM they're probably, "where's the HD quality kids", but the end of it without the green white checkered finish not put in yet is why they're dislikes
Just another fixed NASCAR race. So glad the entire organization is falling apart, they killed it with fixing races and removing all of the fun.
Mike D
It wasn't"fixed" then, but for a puke like Martin Truex Jr to win the championship shows that the "fix" is clearly in.
If it was fixed he would have won before that
But any man that wins atlanta 9 times is a good driver but haters gonna hate
20 years it took Dale to win the 500! 20 years after Dale won the 500 his car returns to Victory lane at Daytona!! WOW!!! Miss you Dale!!
It didn't win. Almirola was shoved out of the way. I don't count 2018 a #3 victory
Random Epic agree. These kids have no respect for clean racing. You don’t want to lead on the last lap in Daytona or Dega because you will be put in the wall.
@@Randomepic1979 Rubbins racing son get used to it
@@coloneltravis339the fuck? are you joking? That wasn't no damn racing accident, he literally shoved his ass around, don't come here with that racing accident bull
@@Randomepic1979 you very clearly are not an Earnhardt fan to even come remotely close to spinning someone. So stop being but hurt rubbing is fucking racing
23 years later and I still tear up. #3 The Intimidator...You're missed sir. LOVED watching you race.
Dale Earnhardt....the true living racing legend!!! There will never be another driver like he was. RIP #3
You're right... he was the dirtiest driver ever!! And the racing 'legend' is King Richard!
Among the greatest Daytona 500 finishes ever. Dale Earnhardt finally wins his only Daytona 500 after 20 years of trying. Of course, three years later, we all sadly know how that story ended.
I miss Dale Earnhardt SO much 😭🤧there will NEVER be another like him!!! #3 GOAT!!!!
RIP #3 u are missed beyond belief😕
never gets old.
The greatest of all time. Dale Earnhardt the best there was, the best that ever will be. There will never be another Earnhardt
Amen!
So so right. Look at today its not the same. That man was NASCAR. Dam I miss him.
The exlennce of exciton
Dale Earnhardt SR forever R.I.P 3
20 years ago today.....never forget it.
Rest in Peace Buddy Baker :(
I still get tears watching this,unreal moment
My dad cried with joy... I had a smile on my face for a week over Earnhardt getting this win -
I was there, was one of the best memories of my life!
😁😁💪
20 years later, the 3 car wins the Daytona 500 again.
BNSF1995 He ruined that by dabbing..
Tristan _ I know. I hate the driver but I still love seeing the 3 car win every so often
saile seehroov Yeah, Just wish someone better would drive the car, It deserves more.
BNSF1995 the Grandson Of Richard Childress
@@IanPerez1227_YT He is a schmuck!
damn what a great hero you are very missed MR EARNHARDT RIP SIR you made team Chevy what it is now the best in nascar
I love these history lessons Mike is giving us on each lap. We need more of that kinda thing today
Great win.
I'm not happy with the return of number 3 in the Sprint Cup.
I agree
They retired the number and it shouldve stayed that way
brandon blythe
Actually, that's a misconception. NASCAR doesn't retire numbers (else they would have retired the 43 long ago). Richard Childress Racing had re-leased the 3 for 20 years in 2000 or so, and after Dale died, Childress himself put a moratorium on the number, vowing to never use that number for that car ever again, but when Childress's grandson Austin DIllon asked to use it, Richard gave him his blessing, saying that's what Dale had also wanted.
Yes, I am sure Dale wanted the number he made legendary, not just in NASCAR, not just in racing, but in sports in general, to be passed down to childress' spoiled grandson that doesn't even come a fraction close to deserving to drive that number. If anyone deserves to use the 3 it should only be his son jr. It should at very least not be used in the same font for anyone who isn't an Earnhardt.
btw I am not saying that because I am a jr. nationer or whatever those guys call themselves. However if anyone was to use the number again it should be Earnhardt's son or grandchildren. Also, I really hope they asked Jr. if they could use the 3 before giving it to Dillon.
17 people has no respect for this man of winning the 98 Daytona 500.
Mr. Kevin Jones God rest his soul...but great person Mehhh...great driver but run into everything and everybody out there too.
+Mr. Kevin Jones more than great he was an everyday hero 2 millions of people since he related 2 them on da track a guy u didn't wanna have in your rearview mirror but off da track he acted just like one of us best driver ever no one could ever touch him..
Either that or they're Ford lovers. CHEVY FOREVER!!!!!!!
heck yeah!
83 now
Ghetto wagon was there! 20 years ago. I was there wearing my little 3 hat as a kid.
Ghetto Wagon i remember watching this on TV... I was screaming “Go you SOB GO!”. I stopped watching NASCAR after Dale’s death. I’ve caught some laps here & there but can’t watch a whole race.
No matter what, I remember that crash in turn 4 back in 2001... everytime I see anything nascar. I had a Masonic brother who was Virginia state police tell me about getting all these guys in Martinsville, VA... he said “Dale Earnhardt, Waltrip, Yarborough & all these guys, were hanging out during a rain delay. Back then it was all the talk about how much these guys hated each other on the track but they were all such good friends really, I sat & talked with DW & Dale for during the whole delay, they were the coolest guys to talk to, real down to earth.”...
When I went to the car show years later @ daytona I parked the car right around turn 4 on the infield. That turn is really open on the back side.
Ghetto Wagon I just hate thinking about it. Cause he was such a good guy & great driver. Anytime someone wins, people are going to talk crap. Just such a sad story.
Yup. The sport is trash now. too commercialized all stupid young kids. Nascar was nascar when car parts, car companies, beer and cigarettes were the main sponsors it gave it charm. Not just Dale was a good guy alot of the old timers were good guys.
One of the best races I ever watched!!!!!
I wish I was at this race... If only I was born then
I was there., and believe me....... EVERY-1 was cheering and crying lol
Sadly., I was also there on February 18, 2001. We went back again in July when Jr won the Pepsi 400, and that was our last race, after many years following Nascar.
I still get chills
3:06 the greatest call to the greatest moment in NASCAR history
This was Mike Joy's first Daytona 500 as a lap-by-lap announcer. The 1997 fall race at Talladega was his first as lap-by-lap for CBS.
Seen this Race Live in February98.2020
.thousands of UA-cam watches later,Cant help but shed tears of joy
American Icon and THATS ALL THERE IS TO IT
2:43. "And there's trouble coming off Turn 2! Some cars get tangled and it might be this! Whoever gets back to the start/finish line, they'll get the white and the yellow together!"
Can't help but to smile when watching this.
20 years of trying, 20 years of frustration, Dale Earnhardt will come to the caution flag, and win the Daytona 500 -- Finally! The most anticipated moment in racing - if John Elway can win the Super Bowl, Dale Earnhardt said he could win the Daytona 500. my favorite quote ever
I always get goosebumps everytime i watch this piece of NASCAR history.
The Greatest moment in Motorsports History.
+jgonascar best Daytona 500 EVER hands down.
jgonascar yeah.... with no green white checkered.... but today's stupid rules is getting to be a joke
ok nascar fanboy
Brandon G why?
Because he's right!
NASCAR is a joke today vs what it was 20 years ago
20 Years Ago Today. We Miss You Dale
leave it to jimmy spencer to hit the wall at daytona by himself
yeah danica wasn't there yet
I was lucky enough to be in the infield @the end of the superstrech going into turn 3 for this race. It didn't matter who your driver was( dale Jarrett), everyone loved that finish.
Spencer finished the race 15th, being one of only 18 drivers to complete all 200 laps.
@@RH421939 yeah she would have hit it hard enough to not finish the race.
Jimmy was always good staying with Bobby on restrictor plate racing. If he hadn’t kissed the wall and had one more lap with Bobby I’m certain interstate batteries would’ve won that Daytona race.
Check out Bobby and Jimmy at Talladega in 1998.
This coming February 15th I can't believe it will be TWENTY YEARS since this anticipated moment in NASCAR history took place, and FOURTEEN YEARS since Dale Jr. took the lead with 19 laps to go (led the final 20) and completed the third Father-Son duo to win the 500. There was another 20, because when Bill France Jr. flipped the MUSCO switch for the outside lights at Daytona, Earnhardt drove 20 laps around the track and he said he saw Daytona in a whole new light. Areas he didn't even know that he could apply in daylight. He dominated and looked like he was going to win the inaugural nighttime Pepsi 400 but he hit a tire like a hockey puck that bent the valence. He actually finished better at night in the 400 than before the 400 was put at night. I just remember seeing this race and couldn't believe it. It's unfortunate though that this years 500 will be held on February 18th, 2018, but could you imagine Austin Dillon winning his Duel in the #3 because the Duels will be held on 2/15/2018.
I choke up a little when all the pit crew members came out to high five him
Just saw for the first time this full uncut coverage. I was sitting in turn 1.
I was a huge Bobby Labonte fan. All day it took 2 laps and he could pass anybody. I was so pissed when Petty wreck. But looking back I'm so thankful to have been there for #3.
That video gave me chills
Great video, thank you for posting. Love him or hate him, Dale Earnhardt was one of the greatest. What an awesome day it was.
Man this was posted wayyyy back in 07! 😱 lol Glad I just came across it though! Love it!💯🤙
Finally get to see this moment after 14 years. So Awesome!!! I don't watch NASCAR anymore (not due to his passing, just too much changed), but this is still a momentous moment.
20 years of trying, 20 years of frustration, Dale Earnhardt FINALLY wins the Daytona 500!!! I'm man enough to admit that I cry every time I see this. FOREVER 3!!!
The most anticipated moment in racing... run with the best, lose like the rest. Gone but never ever forgotten. RIP 3
Just lost my virginity as a 20 year old. Went right to 3:06
RIP Dale Sr and John Andretti. You knew it was coming...
I cried that day when he won.
Judy Hart me too😢
I still cry watching this race.
I remember this race very well, I was at my dad's and we were watching the race together, I must have been 11 when this race took place, and omg i was so ecstatic over this win, i was running around like a mad man, This imo is the best race of all time, This race was Awesome
He finally did it
20 years of trying 20 years of frustration Dale Earnhardt will come to the caution flag to win the Daytona 500 FINALLY!
R.I.P Dale we all miss you
Great race I wasn’t around when it was live but I always love watching it
The Harley J. Earl Trophy has got an 1998 andress and it says home sweet home Dale Earnhardt at long long last.
2:43 Lake Speed and John Andretti lose control
3:06 Dale Earnhardt wins the DAYTONA 500 after trying to win it for 20 years
Was lucky enough to be watching that race from the Campbell Grandstand. The weather was miserable at about 58 degrees and misty. Didn't matter when the 3 crossed the finish line. Awesome sight with the pit crews. Everyone seemed to stay and watch the trophy presentation.
When Dale died,for me, NASCAR died,rest in peace Dale
19 years ago this Tuesday. We all miss him
23 years of trying, 23 years of frustration. Matt Crafton will come to the caution flag to win the Nextera Energy Resources 250!
The greatest finish in Nascar history. second best would be when Dale Jr won the Pepsi 400 in 2001.
And don’t forget about the Firecracker 400 that made Richard Petty, the KING of NASCAR, get is 200th win.
@@OGNoah25 I think that one of the best races in Nascar was when my favorite driver Jimmie Johnson won his seventh championship, tying him with Richard Petty and Dale Earnhardt.
This aint a good finish they didnt even run the whole race it was clear bobby was gonna win then caution. Would of loved them to actually race to the checker. And that lapped car fucked it up.
The 92 season ender is up there dont @ me
@@OGNoah25 Unfortunately Cale thought the race was over with one lap to go.
The best Daytona 500 of all time.
This video puts in perfect perspective why Mike Joy is one of the absolute best in the business of sports broadcasting.
“Twenty years of trying, twenty years, of frustration, Dale Earnhardt will come to the caution flag, to WIN the Daytona 500!
FINALLY...”
4:12-"Chequered flag,Dale Earnhardt FINALLY is the champion of the Daytona 500".The biggest understatement in sports history
It's a shame that I wasn't alive to see the person I was named after race but from watching all the old videos I'm proud to share this name.
One the most iconic broadcasting calls in sports and racing history.
"spencer bounces off the wall, keeps on truckin'" i love that Mike Joy call
I love how Bobby and Jeremy are bouncing off each other coming to the caution, and the way Earnhardt used Rick Mast to his advantage.
I was there for this! My favorite driver in his biggest win ever.
18 years ago today. Dale finally won the 500 after 20 years
How come Mayfield/Wallace/Scharder are listed 2/3/4 at the end even though Labonte was ahead of them? Lapped cars?
Here it is 2021....Dale left us 20 yrs ago. Hard to believe it’s been that long....
What I find entertaining about this is that in 1993, it was Dale Earnhardt and Dale Jarrett battling with Jarrett in the #18. Then comes 1998, Dale had the #18 behind him again during those last few laps. Almost a repeat finish, but even though I wasn't an Earnhardt fan I thought it was great that he finally won the 500.
"Earnhardt uses the lapped car of Rick Mast as a pick. Twenty years of trying, Twenty years of frustration. Dale Earnhardt will come to the caution flag to win the Daytona 500!" Best quote of all time
"Dale Earnhardt uses Rick Mast to the... as a pick..."
I still get choked up watching this, and the 01 July race gives me chills
Im 32 years old and I remember watching this when I was a kid and it still makes me cry today!
Boy, listen to that top 5. Nothing but legends.
Memories are only here for race fans only,and for closet fan's like me
I remember earlier this year my football team Ipswich Town finally returned to the Premiership after 22 years, and I shed a tear or two for that when I finally heard we were back in the Premiership. And I have Dale Snr as my wallpaper on my phone and I opened my phone looked at it and said : Now I know what waiting 20 years feels like Dale'
In fact I welled up a bit as I wrote this
Wow neat to see more of this Thanks very much
" I'm the king, but dale Earnhardt is the man" - Richard petty
Dale isn’t the man, he’s the Intimidator
i still get goose bumps to this very day watching that
god damn i still miss him
I get chills when they come through turn 3 after Mike Joy announces about the caution knowing they're comin' to the line and it'll end the race and that Earnhardt will win after 20 tries. Amazing job by Earnhardt! RIP Dale. NASCAR has never been the same since.
i was in front of the tv when petty retired, when dale won the 98 daytona 500, and when we lost the legend in 01, RIP dale we miss you
@clintcheif2009 It's weird, isn't it? And now, the chase for the cup gives you 3 bonus points for every win you get in the season. Plus, it's now 3 bonus points for winning the race.
@TyVulpine No, that's "Jamie McMurray, Kurt Busch, Dale Earnhardt..."
I was a big Earnhardt fan, and a heavy drinker back in 1998. Was pacing in front of the TV, with a beer in each hand.
3:05 greatest call ever!
Fun fact for all you Dale Earnhardt’s 1998 Daytona 500 car is still around today!
It’s on display at the Richard Childress Racing Museum
@mreed91 to this day...I could watch this 50 years from now and still get goosebumps....
Them dudes could drive. I remember it. We never would had the ratings nascar had in the 2000s without these guys
I was so glad it ended under caution, as an Earnhardt fan Bobby had me sweating that next lap, dude was on the move, clearly had the stronger car and I doubt even Earnhardt could have held him off.
JUST PLAIN CLASSIC.....i watch it all the time....HE DESERVE IT...He is missed, and ALWAYS WILL BE NASCAR
Love Buddy Baker....great driver and announcer.
My favorite memory of Dale Earnhardt I was born months later that year rip Dale Earnhardt 1951-2001
My favorite memory of the Great Dale, forgot the race, but there was a rain delay. Reoprter walking around interviewing the drivers. Got close to Dale and hecwas sprawled out on tires sleeping. Cool as the blue ice in icebergs. What a loss.
The greatest race I ever watched. Dale will always be "The Man"
This was the first Nascar race I ever watched. At the time I didn't appreciate the magnitude of what I had just witnessed. But I sure do now.
They were certainly better looking from what we have today, but in my opinion you can't beat those '86-'88 Monte Carlo Aerocoupes for a bad ass looking race car. Those things looked fast sitting still.
2021 thanks mr Dale Earnhardt teary eyed guy🇺🇸🚂❤❤🚂🚂
I think Jeff dropped a cylinder in the late laps, he was just up among the group and he just dropped backwards.
WoW almost twenty years ago Big Dale Earnhardt was NASCAR stll missing you Dale you was racing thanks for the awesome memories rip ⚘3⚘
Mike Joy's call to the finish line could not have been better.
great race
great win
great man... made me cry.