"All right, Mikey, you celebrate, too. You never got to celebrate your win in February. You celebrate now." That comment by the announcer still gets to me.
Yeah Dale Jr. winning at Daytona after his father died in the 500 is nice and all, but when Junior and Waltrip were on top of the car together, that's when I started shedding tears.
Dale Jr. when he won the 2004 Daytona 500 they all ran to him when he parked the car at the start/finish line. If Mikey hadn't flipped and crashed out and instead pushed Junior to it would have been epic. This can't happen today because you can't stand on the roof of the car and it seems the fans don't care anymore.
With due respect to some very good announcers in NASCAR's past, this crew was the absolute best. From lead announcer to color announcer to pit announcers, that NBC crew was truly second to none. Today's crews would have screwed this celebration up so bad it would have been embarrassing. Only the 80's ESPN crew could keep up with this NBC crew.
Yeah, 2001 is one of the best seasons NASCAR has ever had, for quite a few right reasons spurred on from one of the wrong reasons. Every single one of the heirs to the Earnhardt throne got wins on the season, his greatest rival won the title, and Junior began his meteoric rise to become the face of the sport's most popular era.
Mikey should have let JR have his moment, instead he rode in and got in the spotlight for himself. Kinda selfish to not let JR have atleast 5 mins to celebrate himself and soak in that moment
@@thomasc.5219 To be fair they were all in that together and Michael was just as much a part of everything as Junior. Notice how even Waltrip's crew chief came over and hugged Tony Eury Sr. as he was being interviewed with a smile from ear-to-ear not giving a single solitary shit his car didn't win the race. It was about a group of people overcoming tragedy to have a deserved moment of celebration not just one man, and that is what made everyone's genuine joy that much more special.
At 1:50 you know that Big E is liking down from the heavens and just smiling from ear to ear and is very proud of both Michael and Dale, and I love how Michael was able to celebrate at Daytona that year since he was not able to because of what happened at the end of the 500.... Picture perfect for DEI :)
michael waltrip did the right thing and returned the favor dale jr did for him at the 500. he is an awesome guy and that was pure class!! this whole day was blessing from God, you cant script 180mph lol
Mikey loved Jr, all those wins Jr had while Mikey pushed, wasn't just because of the speed and experienced Jr had with him, if it wasn't for MW i honestly don't think he would have those couple wins listed on the super speedways. Dale Sr told Mikey (Michael said this in his book) that the only way for you or the entire team to get a win at these tracks, is you got to push whoever is in front. Don't pass 'em, push 'em. Michael kept that to his heart.
@@Foxdidnothingwrong Couple wins on the super speedway JR has 17 at Daytona alone. Ok for starters Mikey and Jr wasn't that close, Mikey says that they just nodded heads at each other when they passed that they hardly spoke to each other. And anybody that thinks that most of Jr's Super speedway wins were soley because Michael pushed him is crazy. Yes it has worked out at times that they pushed each other to the win. But I'll gurantee if they could have passed each other for the win they would have. There's no love lost when it comes down to a finnish in a race. Even brothers wreck each other to win. So yeah somebody bumped their head.!!
This wasn't just a victory for DEI but a victory for NASCAR after recovering from the losses of Adam Petty, Kenny Irwin Jr., Tony Roper in 2000 and Neil Bonnett's fatal practice crash in 1994. RIP Dale Earnhardt Sr.
Honestly I think this win edges out Dale Sr's 1998 win in the 500 for emotion. Being the first race here after Dale died, the whole dynamic with Mikey and Junior in both the 500 and this race being 1-2 and 2-1
I can’t watch Dale Jr. and Michael’s celebration on top of the car without getting choked up about it. Michael really didn’t get to celebrate his win in the Daytona 500 earlier that year. It was healing for everyone that was watching.
This is by far my favorite NASCAR moment ever...what a magical season 2001 turned out to be. Seeing Michael finally be able to celebrate put tears to my eyes. This is the Junior I like...where has he gone? =\
makes me teary eyed. yesterday was my first fathers day without my dad after he passed away. to see dale jr win on fathers day at michigan and the signifigance of everything really cheered me up. love ya JR!
Man... I've been a die-hard Jeff Gordon my entire NASCAR lifetime (since early '95). Of course, by default, I kinda rooted against Dale Earnhardt, but never in a million years did I doubt how important he was to the sport. When the unthinkable happened, I was in shock like everyone else for a while. When this race came around and Junior dominated like he did, and gave Mikey a chance to finally celebrate his 500 win, I got chills. I still do. Every year around this time, I watch this.
im so happy that everyone was right there for him I know he was waiting for his dad my heart is still broken im so happy hes winning this year hes a awesome driver and we love him
the most emotional, storybook ending in NASCAR history...gives me chills every time I watch this as a 3 fan...I was only 9 when this happened and I remember how awesome this race was
dale jr and mikey hugging on top of the 15 hugging with the 29*,15 and 8 teams all celebrating below is just as emotional as senior winning his 500. my god i cry every time.
the most emotional part about this video is the fact that it goes so much deeper than this. If you come to this video having never known much about nascar, you're just not going to get as much out of it. There is so much more that goes into this win than you can see by just watching this video. You almost have to watch Nascar for the last 20 years to get the full impact. I am forever grateful of the Impact Dale Earnhardt has had on my life and i know that he will always be there in the stands.
It's hard to believe just how lucky I was to have been there. My parents bought the tickets on a whim on our way back from vacation. 11 year old me was sitting high up in the grandstand just after the start/finish line, knowing I was witnessing one of the greatest moments in the history of motorsports. I'll never forget watching my favorite driver pass that finish line in the ultimate tribute to his father. Never. One of the best days of my life, and the only time I can say I've personally witnessed a significant moment in history with my own eyes. Not shown here is the fireworks, one of which was in the shape of Dale Sr's 3. That moment was magic.
I was about 10 years old on this day, but I kind of remember watching with my dad(where I get my love of NASCAR from). And I agree, most emotional race in NASCAR and Junior's best win.
this is one my favorite moments in Nascar.. could not have ended better.. what a race.. what a finish.. so much emotion.. sorry to see JR retire.. .... will not be the same without an Earnhardt in the field..
Dude. The sound of that car pulling to victory lane. These cars have changed so much. And now that Jr Motorsports is the spiritual successor to DEI, I feel like all is right with the universe.
I was there that night in Daytona, sitting in the Fireball Roberts Grandstand... Words can't describe that night! You'll never see a race like that ever again!
this is the best moment in Nascar!! I still get choked up looking at this clip 5 months after sr's death jr wins at daytona that eased the pain of that daytona 500 2/18/01
I remember watching this with my family.... Me a DJ fan my bro loved KURT BUSCH pops liked HARVICK... But we were screaming and partying for Dale Jr that night. I still to this day can't believe they both went 1-2 again...
That celebration, those 2-3 minutes in the grass, THAT was when Dale Sr’s passing stopped being this somber feeling floating over races every week and fans (and I think drivers, crew, etc.) began to move forward. Harvick winning Atlanta was special but it was just too soon and still too raw to do that.
It's cause Jimmy's having his time, Jeff has had his time and Jr has had his time. Everyone will have there moment of greatness, thank god Earnheart had his on this day.
"All right, Mikey, you celebrate, too. You never got to celebrate your win in February. You celebrate now." That comment by the announcer still gets to me.
when people wonder why Jr is the most popular driver they need to watch this.We all needed this at this moment. Jr fan forever
He seems like a down to earth just nice guy.
Yeah Dale Jr. winning at Daytona after his father died in the 500 is nice and all, but when Junior and Waltrip were on top of the car together, that's when I started shedding tears.
Engineer 314 everyone finally got to celebrate properly
I was moved by it
20 years this past Sunday have passed since then
Honestly, I don't think there has ever been another race ending with that much emotion since that point. RIP Dale.
I'm all of sport. Let alone racing
In all**
hank
Dale Jr. when he won the 2004 Daytona 500 they all ran to him when he parked the car at the start/finish line. If Mikey hadn't flipped and crashed out and instead pushed Junior to it would have been epic. This can't happen today because you can't stand on the roof of the car and it seems the fans don't care anymore.
With due respect to some very good announcers in NASCAR's past, this crew was the absolute best. From lead announcer to color announcer to pit announcers, that NBC crew was truly second to none. Today's crews would have screwed this celebration up so bad it would have been embarrassing. Only the 80's ESPN crew could keep up with this NBC crew.
I can watch this even in 2017 and the emotion is the same
ESPECIALLY 1:40
I still watch it today 😂
I watch it today and it’s still special
2022
Chocolate was the 1st one there. Loved that man
This, Harvick's win at Atlanta, and Park's win at the Rock were the best moments of 2001.
Parks is 3rd in Harvick is 2nd but this is 1st
You have bumped your head.!!!
And to add more to that JR would start his 5 straight dominance at Talladega
With Jeff Gordon's 4th Championship
Yeah, 2001 is one of the best seasons NASCAR has ever had, for quite a few right reasons spurred on from one of the wrong reasons. Every single one of the heirs to the Earnhardt throne got wins on the season, his greatest rival won the title, and Junior began his meteoric rise to become the face of the sport's most popular era.
The best moment in NASCAR's history. Ultimate redemption. Dale Jr. & Michael celebrating together topped it off. =)
Dang, those were the days. Mikey and Dale were like brothers
Mikey should have let JR have his moment, instead he rode in and got in the spotlight for himself. Kinda selfish to not let JR have atleast 5 mins to celebrate himself and soak in that moment
@@thomasc.5219 He didnt get a chance to celebrate in feburary when he won the Daytona 500 cause it was overshadowed by Dale Earnhardt's death
@@thomasc.5219 To be fair they were all in that together and Michael was just as much a part of everything as Junior. Notice how even Waltrip's crew chief came over and hugged Tony Eury Sr. as he was being interviewed with a smile from ear-to-ear not giving a single solitary shit his car didn't win the race. It was about a group of people overcoming tragedy to have a deserved moment of celebration not just one man, and that is what made everyone's genuine joy that much more special.
He was more of a family member of the Earnhardt dynasty than that witch ever was
At 1:50 you know that Big E is liking down from the heavens and just smiling from ear to ear and is very proud of both Michael and Dale, and I love how Michael was able to celebrate at Daytona that year since he was not able to because of what happened at the end of the 500.... Picture perfect for DEI :)
And now he's retiring, thank you for everything Dale Jr.
One of the greatest moments in all of Sport
This ranks right up there with Dale Sr and Wallace doing the Polish Victory Lap in Atlanta holding the 28 and 7 flags.
michael deserved this damn it. he didnt get to celebrate when he won the daytona 500
michael waltrip did the right thing and returned the favor dale jr did for him at the 500. he is an awesome guy and that was pure class!! this whole day was blessing from God, you cant script 180mph lol
I cried when Michael Waltrip finally got to celebrate with his teammate since Dale Sr. lost his life. So awesome.
Dale Sr. was riding copilot that night, I swear
Either that, or sitting on the hood feeling that wind
That was sweet
2019 the same feeling
He was haunting the 29, and telling Harvick, let my boy win
That hug at 1:40 man.. that's just so heart warming.
iRacerAlex that's when I choke up.
iRacerAlex me to
The first time I have watched this since it happened nearly 14 years ago. Still as cool today as it was then.
I love wathing Dale Jr. Celebrate with his teammate Mi hal Waltrip
Idk how he kept it together. I would have been balling my eyes out during that interview.
Michael Waltrip is awesome
Mikey loved Jr, all those wins Jr had while Mikey pushed, wasn't just because of the speed and experienced Jr had with him, if it wasn't for MW i honestly don't think he would have those couple wins listed on the super speedways. Dale Sr told Mikey (Michael said this in his book) that the only way for you or the entire team to get a win at these tracks, is you got to push whoever is in front. Don't pass 'em, push 'em. Michael kept that to his heart.
You have bumped your head to believe that.!!
@@lskiller1903 nope it's true
@@Foxdidnothingwrong Couple wins on the super speedway JR has 17 at Daytona alone. Ok for starters Mikey and Jr wasn't that close, Mikey says that they just nodded heads at each other when they passed that they hardly spoke to each other. And anybody that thinks that most of Jr's Super speedway wins were soley because Michael pushed him is crazy. Yes it has worked out at times that they pushed each other to the win. But I'll gurantee if they could have passed each other for the win they would have. There's no love lost when it comes down to a finnish in a race. Even brothers wreck each other to win. So yeah somebody bumped their head.!!
@@lskiller1903 you're the only one who bumped their head fucking moron
@@lskiller1903 take your conspiracy theory bullshit somewhere else
I don’t think there will ever be a season like 2001
2020 gave 2001 a run for its money. 2022 will be even better.
@@noviranger88 NOT even close.
Don't hold a candle.
This wasn't just a victory for DEI but a victory for NASCAR after recovering from the losses of Adam Petty, Kenny Irwin Jr., Tony Roper in 2000 and Neil Bonnett's fatal practice crash in 1994. RIP Dale Earnhardt Sr.
I still get goosebumps and teary eyed watching this. In my book, the greatest NASCAR moment ever. RIP Dale Sr.
Honestly I think this win edges out Dale Sr's 1998 win in the 500 for emotion. Being the first race here after Dale died, the whole dynamic with Mikey and Junior in both the 500 and this race being 1-2 and 2-1
Agreed. It could go 1 and 2 back and forth for eternity. The 2 greatest races of ALL TIME.
The radio call from the last 7 laps is one of the best. This is probably one of the top 5 greatest moments in NASCAR history
I can’t watch Dale Jr. and Michael’s celebration on top of the car without getting choked up about it. Michael really didn’t get to celebrate his win in the Daytona 500 earlier that year. It was healing for everyone that was watching.
This is by far my favorite NASCAR moment ever...what a magical season 2001 turned out to be. Seeing Michael finally be able to celebrate put tears to my eyes.
This is the Junior I like...where has he gone? =\
My Lord it's 2019 n I'm a grown ass man but when Mikey n Jr were on the roof the same feeling I had 18 years ago hit me. Tears of joy! Miss ya 3!
makes me teary eyed. yesterday was my first fathers day without my dad after he passed away. to see dale jr win on fathers day at michigan and the signifigance of everything really cheered me up. love ya JR!
Mikey said after that day I knew everything was going to be ok
What a great moment in NASCAR history.
Man... I've been a die-hard Jeff Gordon my entire NASCAR lifetime (since early '95). Of course, by default, I kinda rooted against Dale Earnhardt, but never in a million years did I doubt how important he was to the sport.
When the unthinkable happened, I was in shock like everyone else for a while. When this race came around and Junior dominated like he did, and gave Mikey a chance to finally celebrate his 500 win, I got chills.
I still do. Every year around this time, I watch this.
This is why people love Nascar. Hated to see Jr. retire but my goodness what a race car driver. Dale Sr. taught him well.
im so happy that everyone was right there for him I know he was waiting for his dad my heart is still broken im so happy hes winning this year hes a awesome driver and we love him
I cried then, I cry 20 years later
Thanks bro!
BTW, smelling Jr.'s AND Waltrip's spinout tire smoke on the hill at Phoenix last weekend was the sweetest smell ever.
Awesome Dale! :)
Like Father, Like Son!
#Legends
the most emotional, storybook ending in NASCAR history...gives me chills every time I watch this as a 3 fan...I was only 9 when this happened and I remember how awesome this race was
Probably the best daytona moment ever! hard to call with jr's two 500 wins!
oops forgot big e's 500 win in 98.
Don't forget the 2010 Subway Jalapeno 250, Dale Jr won in the 3
+Steve Leid I agree Steve, IMO 98 tops the cake
dale jr and mikey hugging on top of the 15 hugging with the 29*,15 and 8 teams all celebrating below is just as emotional as senior winning his 500. my god i cry every time.
Hands down one of the best sports moments of all time.
the most magical night in nacar history..unbelievable..you can't find stuff lik this in any other sport...incredible..
This victory celebration still gets to me! Nearly 19 years later.
I still get misty & smile ear to ear every time I watch this highlight. RIP Sr.
My favorite race of all time . ❤️
Great moment for NASCAR
the most emotional part about this video is the fact that it goes so much deeper than this. If you come to this video having never known much about nascar, you're just not going to get as much out of it. There is so much more that goes into this win than you can see by just watching this video. You almost have to watch Nascar for the last 20 years to get the full impact. I am forever grateful of the Impact Dale Earnhardt has had on my life and i know that he will always be there in the stands.
you cant watch this without getting a lump in your throat tearing up I saw that as closure
This race will go down as one of the best races ever
It's hard to believe just how lucky I was to have been there. My parents bought the tickets on a whim on our way back from vacation. 11 year old me was sitting high up in the grandstand just after the start/finish line, knowing I was witnessing one of the greatest moments in the history of motorsports. I'll never forget watching my favorite driver pass that finish line in the ultimate tribute to his father. Never. One of the best days of my life, and the only time I can say I've personally witnessed a significant moment in history with my own eyes.
Not shown here is the fireworks, one of which was in the shape of Dale Sr's 3. That moment was magic.
I just watched this video. Still remember watching race live an f had tears running down my face. Same thing here with this video. R. I.P Dale Sr.
who would dislike this video?
assholes would
Chick Hicks And Chick Hicks fans
Jared Ruh the ones who were glad Dale Earnhardt sr got killed those are the ones that disliked it i love this video it made me cry to see it live
People with no souls
Kyle Busch fans
Got a grown ass man crying hahaha straight up
I was about 10 years old on this day, but I kind of remember watching with my dad(where I get my love of NASCAR from). And I agree, most emotional race in NASCAR and Junior's best win.
I'm glad to be a Earnhardt fan
I remember the 2001 Daytona 500 and this race months later. This was a special moment!
i can watch this over and over again
Watchimg this 18 years later this still hits your heart and brings out the emotion like it just happened
this is one my favorite moments in Nascar.. could not have ended better.. what a race.. what a finish.. so much emotion.. sorry to see JR retire.. .... will not be the same without an Earnhardt in the field..
Seeing this still brings tears 2 my eyes. Sr taught Jr about racing especially at Daytona & it paid off.
This victory still gives me chills even after 9 years. That victory is what the sport is all about !!!
I was at that race ! So glad my driver won!
This makes me cry, I remember this night. JR
beautiful just beautiful
This one's for you senior
yeah im crying very emotional, specially when i saw this the day it happened and still makes me cry thanks for sharing
This win brought tears to my eyes...and I'm not even a NASCAR fan :)
Bravo Jr, Bravo
dale is missed and micheal ur a hero :)
I still cry like a baby when I see this footage! This was so awesome for Jr!!
Dude. The sound of that car pulling to victory lane. These cars have changed so much. And now that Jr Motorsports is the spiritual successor to DEI, I feel like all is right with the universe.
I was there that night in Daytona, sitting in the Fireball Roberts Grandstand... Words can't describe that night! You'll never see a race like that ever again!
this is the best moment in Nascar!! I still get choked up looking at this clip 5 months after sr's death jr wins at daytona that eased the pain of that daytona 500 2/18/01
When that CAR pulls out the grass .....ohhh my lord that was his daddy stepping on the ENGINE...!
2:49 the crowd was so loud you couldn't hear that monster 350 fire up.
Like Tony said "we love that kid to death".
2:46 that sweet sound
you know when your a true nascar fan when you cry watching this.
My favorite nascar moment of all time.
Could bring a tear to glass eye, what a finish
Crowd in Daytona was awesome
Nobody deserved to win that race more than Dale Jr. and in 04 when he won the 500 for the first time two perfect ways to honor his father.
That was such a tremendous
moment 😢❤
God, what I wouldn't give to see this kind of excitement again!
the greatest daytona moments, 1998 daytona 500, and the 2001 pepsi 400, R.I.P Dale Sr
one of the best moments ever in racing...period.
Don't need to miss these cars anymore. They are back!
I remember watching this with my family.... Me a DJ fan my bro loved KURT BUSCH pops liked HARVICK... But we were screaming and partying for Dale Jr that night. I still to this day can't believe they both went 1-2 again...
This was a party. and the greatest night in NASCAR history
That celebration, those 2-3 minutes in the grass, THAT was when Dale Sr’s passing stopped being this somber feeling floating over races every week and fans (and I think drivers, crew, etc.) began to move forward. Harvick winning Atlanta was special but it was just too soon and still too raw to do that.
Dale Jr fan for life! I miss his Daddy though RIP DALE!
It's cause Jimmy's having his time, Jeff has had his time and Jr has had his time. Everyone will have there moment of greatness, thank god Earnheart had his on this day.
this makes me cry, very fitting for Dale Jr. to win this (':
Michael Waltrip and Dale Jr celebrated their wins ! 🏁🏁🏁🏁
LOVE DALE JR WITH ALL MY HEART
This happened on my birthday. RIP Dale Earnhardt
Miss these old cars and this type of racing.
One of the great moments in ALL OF SPORTS
every time i c jr and mikey hug on top of that car it gives me chills i am not a jr fan but i did like seeing him win this race R.I.P dale