What do you remember from Dale's Daytona 500 win?

@Boinuts

Жыл бұрын

“20 years of trying 20 years of frustration dale Earnhardt will some to caution flag to win the Daytona 500”

@keithkalif2778

Жыл бұрын

I love this race

@troygroomes104

Жыл бұрын

The fact that the penny came from a kid with cancer, and Dale Sr sent that kids family to honor his memory.

@Sebastian-M

Жыл бұрын

Rick Mast

@jefferyrobertson7520

Жыл бұрын

Dale Earnhardt Never Wins Daytona 500 From 1979 To 1993

Many forget but Larry Mac was arguably one of the most hated guys in the garage by the fan base before this race, coming over from Yates many claimed he was purposely sabotaging Earnhardt cause Larry was a ford guy. People would curse Larry as he walked by saying he ruined a legend, but after those 200 laps he became America’s Crew Chief

I never forget watching it live

I was 18 senior in High School. Hard to believe time just keeps racing

@jasonholloway2476

4 ай бұрын

As was I! Man, hard to believe now 26 years ago.

I saw his car in person in Daytona usa on the way to Disney world as a surprise stop on the way by my parents got my picture taken in front of the car a moment I'll never forget

I was 11 years old watching live, a fan with 7 years of experience rooting for Dale and going to races, one of the best days of my life, followed by one of the worst day of my life, 3 years later.

There's no other NASCAR moment greater than the 1998 Daytona 500, sure you can think about 1992 Hooters 500, or the 1979 Daytona 500, but the 1998 Daytona 500 is without the doubt the greatest NASCAR moment of all time!!!

@MarlboroGMGoodwrench

6 ай бұрын

Don't forget the 2000 Winston 500 pal and the 2001 Pepsi 400

What made me so overwhelmed with excitement and happiness to the point of tears was knowing how much he wanted this win, how long he waited and how much it meant to Dale. The emotion from the booth to the tribute down pit road! I still feel the same when I watch it now Wow what a wonderful amazing day. What a unique incredible man this racer who touched so many! Still does ... I've said it a thousand times "They are angels and heroes among us. Thanks Dale for being both of those. ❤️🏁🏁🏁

You can tell how much he meant to Mikey and how bad it still hurts him 20 some years later wish things had turned out different

The Oppermans from Texas celebrated the win of our fave with dinner at Outback and steak bites for Sugar Bear and drinks for Jerry and me..Gloria We came back home and drank a nightcap on the deck and gave leftover bites of steak to Sugar Bear. Such a lovely day and night. Thank you Dale Earnhardt Sr..the Oppermans

I will never forget this race. I was 14 at the time. My dad and I, both diehard Earnhardt fans, were jumping and screaming when Dale Sr won that race. That was probably the last time I ever saw my dad get that excited and overjoyed about anything.

Wow, I didn’t know about the story of the lucky penny. Awesome to see that the woman is still kicking it today!

@brianrufh3684

Жыл бұрын

So I knew about the Lucky Penny. I did not know it started here.

That was my first ever watching a NASCAR Race on live TV, and Dale Earnhardt went on to win it. Best NASCAR Race ever!

This was the only time my mom cried

@thiewes18racing

Жыл бұрын

Same here the best birthday present ever

@troygroomes104

Жыл бұрын

@@thiewes18racing my favorite early birthday present, right before I got my own N64, and a bunch of Nascar die-cast cars & haulers

@isaacstevens473

4 ай бұрын

Did she cry when Earnhardt crashed into the wall? I know many people did

@troygroomes104

4 ай бұрын

@@isaacstevens473 yeah

@troygroomes104

4 ай бұрын

@@isaacstevens473 but I was with my aunt at the time

God loves the earnhardts and loves the intimidator. there will never be a single one like him. he was unique.

I was at work in a clean room when he finally won. My coworker, who was also a huge Earnhardt fan got a call from his wife on the phone we had on the wall. I knew full well why she was calling. We both asked to be told where he finished. As soon as he said she wouldn't say, we both erupted. Cause there was only one reason she wouldn't tell us. Sadly, all I've been able to see is the replays. I was not able to see him finally friggin win it

I was five when this happened. I formerly had a step father who was a HUGE Earnhardt fan, and he and my family were yelling and cheering, and I was too, even though I didn't care for him at the time.

When the rules were worth racing for

Please make more videos like this, I love the history of this great sport

I’m not crying, you’re crying.

We miss you Dale (Sunday Money)

25th Anniversary of him winning the Daytona 500

Miss You Dale 🚘

Thats why I miss those old cars, you could swap out a rocker and push rod.. and run the big V8 500 miles If the car got beat up or banged you could put a new bumper on hammer the sheet metal, and still have a shot at winning.. Now anything happens to these new cars.. they are just Junk so light and fragile

@camdeskjockey2355

Жыл бұрын

Actually, the story did not cover this part, but Larry McReynolds decided to swap out engines after that practice session. He tells more about it on the Dale, Jr. podcast

1998 Was A Great Year

#3 forever

Finally youdidityoudeservedthewiinandthepraise

25 YEARS AGO, DALE EARNHARDT WINS THE DAYTONA 500

@anandguruji83

Жыл бұрын

25 YEARS AGO, DALE EARNHARDT WINS THE DAYTONA 500

@robby5766

Жыл бұрын

@@anandguruji83 stop spamming

The fact that even the other teams were rooting so hard for him to win.

Didn’t even have to wreck anyone to do it…who would have thought

@beardedchair3

Жыл бұрын

He's the intimidator!

In 2025, Kyle Busch, Will Win The DAYTONA 500, As His 20th Attempt/20th Try, And Will Do, Like What Dale Earnhardt Sr Did, 20 Years Ago, Back In 1998.

@Alex-dc5mx

4 ай бұрын

Hahaha good joke

@Jose-Gomez

3 ай бұрын

​@@Alex-dc5mxUm, Actually, Kyle Busch, Will Win The DAYTONA 500, In 2025, Because, It's Will Be 20th Attempt/20th Try,

@Alex-dc5mx

3 ай бұрын

@@Jose-Gomez hahaha good joke that overrated crybaby won't win

Dale Earnhardt Never Wins Daytona 500 From 1979 To 1993 Thanks For Uploading

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Were everybodies wins legendary or just his?

@victordelgado7408

Жыл бұрын

just his

Yeah, racing was good then, and not a commercial push for things to continually change,it's all plastic now, just a facade' of what real racing was ,a disillusioned fan

Played out

@JJA1987

Жыл бұрын

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This year that Chevy will again will win the Daytona 500 with the number 8 it's a back up car that got wrapped over the number 3 behind the 8 with Kyle bush 🚘👍🙏👍🤗