It still breaks my heart to watch Michael talk about 2001 and see the anguish and pain in his face. Love you Michael

Dale Sr. would be proud of how his son turned out as a human being and driver. He was really more concerned about how Michael was feeling than his own.I think this is the best interview about racing that I’ve ever seen!

I remember 03 when Mikey won and 04 when Jr. won. I was barely 10 years old and my dad, who was a die-hard Sr. fan, watched every single race, or anything nascar related really. I remember how upset he was when Sr. died and seeing him cry for the first time in my life. When Mikey crossed that finish line in 03, my dad teared up, but when Jr. got it in 04, I thought I was ready to see my dad jump over the moon. Racing means so much more to the fans than just fast cars. My dad passed away in 2008 in an ATV crash doing what he loved just like Sr. did and I can only hope that he finally got to shake hands with the intimidator. We laid him to rest with a couple of his favorite Dale Earnhardt die-cast models just so we knew he'd still get his share of Nascar even after he was gone. Great episode, guys.

@kjprodouctions9050

Жыл бұрын

I'm so sorry

@grayson1126

4 ай бұрын

I’m sorry for your loss. Glad you got some memories, but god bless you and your loved ones ❤

@jeffmarks1506

2 ай бұрын

RIP to your Dad.

I met Dale Sr. once and will never forget that day. After his passing, I cried for two weeks and still tear up.

@andrewconlow5627

18 күн бұрын

Can you share your story of meeting Dale? No matter how you met him a lot of people would want to know.

Mikey is strong. You can see tears but he keeps talking normally. I've never seen a more clear example or a realer example of how much he meant to him.

@drivingacrossamerica8228

4 жыл бұрын

Tryphon Davis agreed. That is a true friendship. I am sure he has bad days where he is sad, however he knows that is not what Dale would want.

@dannyhagedorn4803

4 жыл бұрын

The whole thing with Mike is what really crushes me about it all. I'm not a race fan. I was 11 years old when this all happened. Now that I'm older and learning all this, it just crushes me. The highlight of his career happened because his friend sacrificed his life for him. Of course at the time they didnt know the price. Its just terrible. Poor guy

@johngreene2508

3 жыл бұрын

Dale # 3 🤘💯👍✌

@fredmarrone9590

3 жыл бұрын

@@dannyhagedorn4803 I piawe

@fredmarrone9590

3 жыл бұрын

P]p

I am SO GLAD Mikey followed Jun Bug down there to the infield grass for The July W. Those two on the cars is such an iconic moment in NASCAR. Beautiful moment in History. I’m also VERY GLAD Mikey got his 2nd W @ The Daytona 500 so he could celebrate that time. Still had to bring back fresh memories of his 1st W, Race #263.

Dale, Jr what a thoughtful thing to say to Michael about his first Daytona win. It shows what type of person you are and that’s why you are so loved. Michael, you have always been one of my favorites and I appreciate you sharing this story and your feelings with us. I miss seeing both of you on the track, but I’m glad you are still with us and can share your stories. #8 and #15 forever!

@luciusvorenus9445

5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely, Dale loses his father but thinks about much it hurt Michael. Dale Sr. would be so proud of the man he has become.

@brianjoy3407

5 жыл бұрын

Lotta love on that DEI team. Steve, Dale jr, Michael, and Dale Sr. By god that would have been a dynasty had Dale's wreck not changed it all. We all lost Feb 18 2001, and those 2 men especially The world hasn't been the same since. RIP #3 standing tall 7 time NASCAR champion we miss ya.

@Majin4Star

3 жыл бұрын

@@brianjoy3407 if NASCAR was smarter to add neck braces in to the car, dale Sr. would still be here.

@brianjoy3407

3 жыл бұрын

@@Majin4Star Earnhardt wouldnt wear a full face helmet let alone chain his head to the rear restraint? Your dreaming

The win in July helped us fans. You know Mikey is a good person despite acting a little goofy sometimes.

@brianjoy3407

5 жыл бұрын

Tall man. BiG HEART

@theoriginalshew

5 жыл бұрын

The rumor is that Fox makes him go way overboard and makes DW tone it down during race coverage.

@kamikaze2666

5 жыл бұрын

theoriginalshew dee dubya

@thomasc.5219

4 жыл бұрын

The greatest race car driver ever. He would have won everything but since he has has a heart bigger than jesus he let others have the victory. He is so generous he waited 462 races until he unleashed his wrath on the field to win the biggest race of the year.

@kamikaze2666

4 жыл бұрын

Art Vandelay if you can’t see satire when it’s blatantly in your face maybe you have more problems then the other guy to handle, why go an say “your insane” you just shot HIS opinion down with your own OPINION this is all dumb to me but absolutely handled wrong, fuckin dumb

i love these dudes dei was my number 1 sports team to cheer for thank you dale

The history captured in these podcast is amazing. Especially from the older drivers he brings in while they can still tell their stories. This is the best podcast on racing.

Y'all can't film too much of this kind of videos. Hell yea we want more

@hangdogdaddy38

5 жыл бұрын

Fully agree.

@HarryRacer18

5 жыл бұрын

The stories of the fishing and hunting trips with Dale Sr and Mikey would fill days of endless laughter.

@reecehaydenmaks

3 жыл бұрын

Same here, when it ended, I was literally like aww man is their a part 2 to this? I listened on Spotify but, it for me doesn't have the emotional aspect esp when discussing topics like this. I have never known another person who has been so talked about, good and bad, over my 52 year's of life. My brother and I went to at least one Charlotte race a year for as long as I could drive. We used to go to The Winston, and seen “the pass in the grass" first hand. That was so freaking amazing... Dale Earnhardt 3>Forever

is it ok that after all these years I still cry listening to these stories

@acrock21

5 жыл бұрын

you see the tears in Mikes eyes? hes still not over the torture of winning that race .

@947969

4 жыл бұрын

me too

@DinsDetailin

4 жыл бұрын

@@acrock21 Schrader has more pain, he still hasn't talked about what he saw when he looked in the car.

@CSDonohue11

3 жыл бұрын

@@DinsDetailin How are you going to say who has more pain? WTH??! They both had a pretty crazy day and really crazy perspective of it. One saw The Intimidators face crushed & dead While the other is who The Intimidator was blocking for so that he could get his 1st ever W in career race #463 and the man that made it all happen not only didn’t to come & put his arm around his neck but Mikey never got to say Thank You because his buddy died helping him get that W. You can’t put a greater than on anyone’s emotion from that Day. Jr was the car in between the 15 & 3 and it was his Dad that Died while blocking for his cars to finish 1, 2. You can’t say anyone had it worse than Jr.

@mikegrey5663

3 жыл бұрын

Waltrip was even talking about it still hurts

Objectively one of the best interviews in sports history.

July 2001 was I believe one of the most pivotal moments in sports history. Watching JR win that race was magical

@theoriginalshew

9 ай бұрын

And watching Mikey go from like 16th to 2nd in like 5 laps and then hug Jr was cathartic

I could watch hours of Michael and JR talk I just wish I could take all of the pain Michael feels away. He has such a huge heart and you can see the genuine care that he had for Dale. I'm sure out of all the people at DEI Michael was the most appreciative for what Dale did for him and his career. Michael is so humble you could only want the best for him. I hope in some way he found a way to be happy about that 500 win he deserved it more than anyone I have ever seen win.

It's been 20 years since 2-18-01 and listening to this interview still brings tears to my eyes remembering that day. Still unbelievable that it happened.

Man, you can just see and feel the rawness and emotion in Mikey and Jr's face. Brings tears to my eyes listening to them talk about that day.😥

My dad was a big fan. I’m only 11 and I watch old recordings of you and your dad racing.

@jasonjackson5493

5 жыл бұрын

Look up all you can, he was the best to grip it and rip it

@nbaezzy2099

5 жыл бұрын

Jason Jackson that’s right, raise hell praise dale

Some wounds aren't meant to heal.. so needed to hear this show. Thank you Jr and Micheal.

Man you can tell, even 18 years later it still just destroys Mikey to talk about Dale Sr.

@c0mplex564

8 ай бұрын

Destroys us to listen too 😢

I'm so glad to hear they were celebrating Dale's life at the funeral and finding some joy to bring them through such a tough moment.

All the years passed and you can still see the hurt in Michael’s eyes. That was really moving.

Man even after all these years it's tough for me a fan , I can't imagine how hard it's got to be on Jr and Mikey. I remember exactly where I was when I found out Dale was gone.

Well that took 18 years for us/me hear just what you guys went threw that day. I miss your dad all the time. I can't help cryin' every time I think of Dale. He meant so much to me and many. I love you guys for sharing this with us/me. It meant so much. God love you guys. Dale Earnhardt forever. Shalom and love ya'll, Kevin "3"

@sherry2136

5 жыл бұрын

Read Mikey's book "In The Blink of an Eye". A super easy read, very enjoyable. You will laugh and cry, but most certainly understand.

@CSDonohue11

3 жыл бұрын

He was Everything to you guys ? You need to love your families more as well as your selves. Dale Sr. is an Icon , is still The GOAT, was someone to look up to but he’s far from everything to anyone other than Teresa & his family. Teresa is the wicked witch but she lost everything that mattered that day. She literally lost her everything Which is probably why she has a grudge towards everything racing. It’s just part of her morning and you can’t tell her she’s wrong for feeling like a witch afterwards. She definitely could handle things differently but who really cares anymore when you’ve really lost everything and yet all these nerds are out here crying with their wives saying they’ve lost everything that day and while they still have everything ? Get a grip.

@farandwide7176

2 жыл бұрын

@@CSDonohue11 Wow. What a toxic nasty thing to say. What a loser.

@CSDonohue11

2 жыл бұрын

@@farandwide7176 Xoxo

@farandwide7176

2 жыл бұрын

@@CSDonohue11 Keep living the good life my man....

Mikey won the 500, Steve Park won Rockingham, Harvick won Atlanta on my 41st birthday. That was awesome.

Anything I watch with dale in it makes me emotional. Makes me sad to see Mikey cry a bit. Really shows he cares for his lost friend

@corporalclegg914

3 жыл бұрын

it’s been 20 years now & we 3-Car Fans still miss Dale Sr & what he meant to his Family, Friends, Colleagues & Profession. Mikey & Dale Jr probably needed this sit-down (again) to reconnect & remember their friendship’s importance

To even just a casual NASCAR fan, this has to be the best thing on KZread. I could watch this all day. Seriously. This is great conversation and the guests are entertaining as heck. Keep em coming!

@SS-zy9rp

5 жыл бұрын

I could too

@88fanforlife

4 жыл бұрын

I’ve gotten one of my best friends not only hooked on the sport but on these videos. Some great stories told on these

@buster6624

Жыл бұрын

Agreed,its better than the racing now.

It's interesting to hear Michael talk about the hurt and how he probably needed / needs therapy. As a fan I have always felt this same pain. I saw Dale sometime around 76 or 77 in practice at Charlotte. He had no team and ran a few laps and came in got out and opened the hood and worked on I think the carb. The older man I went with told me who he was and told me about his dad having been a great driver. I never forgot it. When he got in cup racing in 79 I started pulling for him. I was 20 years old working construction out of state. As soon as his shirts came out I had one. I still have a large drawer of those shirts. I don't wear them anymore. I wanted to save them. I may be buried in one. But I know that hurt and pain as a fan that was there from the start. I remember what it felt like to be at the track and one of a few wearing his shirt. It was amazing what he did for NASCAR.

A lot of happiness a lot of sadness and the two guys that lived it helped the thousands of heartbroken Earnhardt fans have some sense of understanding or closure that they needed so they could move on... Thanks guys

My heart goes out to the Earnhardt family. I have been a fan of you Dale Jr. all of your career. I started watching NASCAR in the late eighties got hooked and never stopped. Please tell Michael Waltrip that I am praying for his heart to heal he is a great guy with a beautiful spirit. Even though I don’t know any of y’all personally I fell like I do. I will miss The Intimidator forever ever, he was THE MAN. Sending my love and prayers to all of y’all, please pray for me. Go Dale and Dale Yeah.🙏🙏 ❤️💜💙💚

Have Ken Schrader on! Would love to hear a conversation with him.

@88fanforlife

5 жыл бұрын

Steven Cable that’s one guy I really feel for about that situation. He was the first one that saw what he saw. I couldn’t imagine that

@wrldchamps04

5 жыл бұрын

I don't believe he'd talk about what he saw... he's talked about putting the window net down and then calling the safety crews over faster. That was in "The Day"...

@stevencable5355

5 жыл бұрын

@@88fanforlife I agree. Seeing what he saw would be devastating.

@stevencable5355

5 жыл бұрын

@@wrldchamps04 I wouldn't expect him to talk about what he saw, it would be interesting to have a short conversation about that day, but also I think he would have great stories from his racing career!

@sparks277

5 жыл бұрын

I agree even if they didn't say a word about "the day"! That man is an underappreciated racing legend that will never quit with a million stories! I seen him race earlier this spring in Springfield, Missouri! He's a legend!

NASCAR has been a part of my life for over 20 years. These men were my heroes growing up. To get a peak into their lives, their feelings and their experiences is something that is so so special. I could listen to them talk forever! Keep up the good work Jr!!!

You can see Michael start to tear up. Truly emotional and as a fan I'm doing the same.

When Dale jr won that race in July it definitely was one of the greatest and most emotional moments in the history of all sports not just Nascar. It helped a ton of Nascar fans heal after losing an icon of the sport. I don't think Hollywood could have wrote it any better.

Love the way Jr gave Mike has props man that is awesome I mean this dude lost his dad and he worried about his dad's friends that takes a man and say what u want about Jr put he a good driver the competition is so much rougher now hats off to you Jr

The win in July is one of the greatest moments I have witnessed in Nascar. Everytime I rewatch it I get chills watching how Everyone at that racetrack was on their feet and the emotion with jr and waltrip and their teams. Wow

@ellissmith2909

Жыл бұрын

I watched it again last night and remember watching it live with my brother. Jr helped heal us all that night and I was so happy to see him and Michael celebrating together. Overall Jr's career won't measure up to Sr's but that night he was unquestionably the best driver in the sport and definitely showed that track it hadn't gotten the best of him. He was not going to be denied.

Every time I think Jr cannot have a better download...they prove me wrong....I have had belly laughs to heart wrenching sorrow...watching and listening....can’t thank dale jr and dirty no media enough for sharing with the common folk!

I was born in 1993 and I am originally from Rockingham, NC. I remember that race like it was yesterday. It was an overcast, gloomy, and then Dale Jr. wrecked the first lap. I was happy to see Steve Park win that race and then Harvick at Atlanta. After that, I was hooked on racing.

@skippingrhyme4386

4 жыл бұрын

Your not Far from me, I live on the SE coast! Rockingham was my first Race but I didnt get to go Until 03 I believe when Benson Won. I was born in 93 aswell lol

@nickhoyle93

4 жыл бұрын

@@skippingrhyme4386 Benson won in 2002.

@skippingrhyme4386

4 жыл бұрын

@@nickhoyle93 Right, I dont remember much, hitting the Hardees right by the road to the track, and being in the stands. Is that Hardees still there?

@edwardhester2825

3 жыл бұрын

i remember, the race was postponed until Monday due to rain, rode motorcycles there from goldsboro, with a dear, deceased friend, Steve Park won race

I was at the July 2001 race. Dale Jr. had THE CAR in that race. He had ‘em covered.

Michael funny and such a wonderful man mentions fans a couple times during a very hard interview. Class Act for sure thank you for the memories.

This is BY FAR my favorite episode of the DJD ever recorded. Thank you to Dale Jr and to Michael Waltrip for allowing us fans to join in on some of these great stories.

Damn that was deep from within the soul talking about the lead up and after Dale Sr's passing. Once again great clip, Dale Jr's podcast is one of the best out there!

Michael just got me to tear up.(Damn) I don't wish that on my worst enemy, God-bless both of you !!

I was at work when it happened I was in disbelief I grew up watching him every chance I got probably y I love monte carlo's so much . Thanks Dale for sharing so much with us keep up the good work

I'll never forget Mikey winning that truck race on the anniversary of 01 and also when Jr won in the WRANGLER 3 there,,awesome memory is pals.

Michael said it best a few years ago. After winning the Daytona 500 that day and when you look at the 🏆, instead of thinking about the win, you think about the loss (of Dale). That had to leave a sour taste in your mouth and a knot in your stomach. I don't know if I could have that trophy in view bc of the loss, but then again you can't put it away bc one of your best friends gave his life (not intentionally but still) for you to win that trophy. It has to be the hardest tug of war in your soul.

This is so captivating 😎 The Intimidator We all miss him so very much! 🙏🏽 Peaceful Journey Dale 😎🤟🏽🤙🏽 February 18, 2001 is a day I will never forget for so many reasons. It was also the start of Missy and my Iron Dog historic run. I remember exactly what I was doing when I found out...fueling up at the Nickolai checkpoint. Stunned stupid! My race partner had to slap my helmet ⛑ and knock me back onto reality. It is one of those moments in my life...I will never ever forget 🙏🏽😎 Peaceful Journey Champ! 🙏🏽

This is the greatest interview you have ever done on your pod cast. So many people know Mikey as just a goofball but he's so much more. You can see the emotion in both your faces as you tell the story of that day. Love Mikey and Jr. You will always be my favorite driver, thank you both for sharing your stories.

This is Real. This is beautiful. Real People - Real Knowledge - Real Experiences. And this has all 3! All of the DJD's do. But there is Real fellowship between Mr. Waltrip and Mr. Earnhardt. Mr. Davis is crucial to the enjoyment these shows bring. And the box Mr. Dillner holds down is like the engine to the rocket. Forgive me for not recalling the awesome lady beside Mr. Dillner. Thank You, All. Thank you for making something so genuine and Real for all of us to appreciate both over the waves and on the Internet. I hope we can all enjoy this for years to come. Amazing!

I could watch this episode 1000 times and never get tired of it. The raw emotion and depth of feeling is off any scale.

I watched that Daytona 500. When the TV camera showed Darryl Waltrip looking out toward turn 3 and the concern on this face I knew right then Dale Sr was gone. At that moment, I called my father on the phone, he was watching the race in another state, he answered with "Dale is gone"...... The sport changed at that moment in many ways.

Love Dale, Dale Jr. AND Micheal. They leave a legacy for the sport that will probably never be matched.

Love your hat.Micheal we love you.My heart broke for you that day. For all of you.I'm so glad to hear the memories you all share. I was so proud of you that day , Dale loved you all so much. I will never forget the line up that day.Just amazing. I always wondered how Kenny Schrader was doing. Never seen him after that day and I was worried some idiot was going to try and hurt him from the threats that he was getting. I would love to see him to on your show. I hope he's doing ok.

That moment on top of the car meant more to me than you could ever know.

Man I've watched this in its entirety numerous times now and I've never seen this side of micheal. Gosh, he's a great man...

Pepsi 400 Daytona July 01 the checkered flag was the most epic and exciting sporting event of my life. I’m getting a little emotional thinking back to it..

@russb296

3 жыл бұрын

Amen Brother!

That's part of grieving. Crying and laughing with your loved ones during a celebration of one's life ❤

For me, this is one of the most fun, sad, heart breaking interview with Michael. You can see the same hurt in his eyes as Dale. And the respect shown by all of the people in the studio is palpable with in the room. I've seen the documentary and it's one of the best ones. All I can say is that as long as you remember the person you have lost then you really never lose them from your life. DE R. I. P.

I’m sitting here watching blink of and eye balling my eyes out. Just like Mikey said these are tears of joy

21yrs later I still cry over that day. I was 12yrs old and it hurt so bad. Someone I never personally met but he meant so much to me. Dale is forever the man he was the best you will always be missed by us fans.

Mikey, you just totally changed my entire opinion on you. You're not goofy at all. Just the complete opposite, deep, smart, thoughtful and obviously a helluva friend. Like to shake your hand some day.

@wcm68tn

5 жыл бұрын

I wish more people realized this. Mikey is a solid dude.. Kind, caring, intelligent, and witty with a sense of humor that makes him as entertaining as some of the most successful stand-up comedians.

@jasonspitzer1445

3 жыл бұрын

I talked to him in the pits a couple of years ago. Just a regular dude. Genuine.

I watched that race at my wife’s family’s 4th celebration and they are not racing fans but I had twenty people yelling and screaming for jr to win that race the finish of that race still brings tears to my eyes it definitely healed me it was beautiful

I needed to see this. I was standing in my living room-standing with my standing with my hands in the air, feeling some type of joyful healing come over me witnessing Jr. pull this off, then when Michael joined in, I had to fight back MORE tears so my daughters didn’t think I was choking on food, (or whenever) like the moment I stormed out of the house and balled on my porch feeling my wife’s hand on my back while I struggled for the words to explain the news flash from Mike Helton, (as I was alone in the family room). After she calmed me down, her pointing at me that I scared the hell out of our daughters and don’t do that $&@! and not to do that again, lol. This Dirty Mo production just became therapy LONG OVERDUE! Thanks Dale, (and your Wife and Sis).

I love the Waltrips. Both have told great stories on this podcast. Good pure folks.

July 2001 was the best race ever , I was there in stands on S/F line and when Jr crossed the line for the win , the view of the crowd and the roar can never be duplicated! EVER

That has gotta be one of the greatest emotional shifts I have ever seen. You win the Daytona 500 for your first ever Cup win, and you lose your friend, mentor and boss at the same time.

Forever 3 fan. Thanks for the memories. Thank you Dale jr.

I can remember being a lil kid and being amazed by all the different paint schemes on the cars I was always checking that out,but I never really watched a race until my cousin sat me down at a Saturday night Daytona race and his driver was Gordon so he told me i had to pick a driver so orange being my favorite color I seen this badass #20 Home depot car! And I fell I love with Nascar so much more than going in circles 😎🤘

That gets me every time, Sr was pushing his friend and his son to the win. He was fighting off everyone else, hell or high water, he had their back. Not for himself but for them. Never been a Sr fan, but that moment, I was and am a Sr fan.

Awesome show, Jr, Mikey, and Steve.

Love Michael sharing these moments with us. I remember being at work and mom called me, which was unusual on a Sunday. She asked if I was sitting, I assured her I was and then she said we lost Dale. I really hadn't been able to watch NASCAR much because of my IT Position, but, it still hit me, and even more when I got home to watch the news coverage. Thanks again, Dale. Each one of these segments are fun to watch and I learn a little something about everyone who is on each week. On iRacing, in our over 60 Driver League, I run the Mom n Pop's paint. This last week, I pushed a fellow driver to the win at Daytona and I never left the back bumper, even in the K & N Car.

Every time Dale Jr brings up that day to any of his guests he talks about how they had it the hardest and it must have been so difficult for them. The empathy is incredible considering clearly nobody went through more on that day than Jr.

Great interview guys .. RIP Dale 🏁🏁🏁🏁

😢 Still a tear jerker. You Guys are amazing the way you both handled that, in particularly being men in the publics eye. Hearing you Guys talk about the crash still keeps me glued to the screen. Real life dramatic film unfolded right before our eyes. My cousin Troy bet Sr. to Win that race and I was the 1 that called & let him know that bad news. We watched it on tv but Troy passed out and I called & woke him up after I got home & I saw that Sr. had passed on ESPN soon after I walked in the door. He was shocked to hear the news as were we all. R.i.P. #3 The Intimidator

you racers are my heroes, i have tears in my eyes thinking about when Dale Earnhardt passed away and having Jr and Micheal tell the story brings that race back to life like it was 2001 again and i have always loved Darrell and thought of Micheal as his goofy younger brother , and after watching this i have more respect for Micheal and i love all Dale JR's podcast for giving us the behind the race stories , even the ones where we lost one of our heroes need to be told again and again , thank you Dale Jr.

This is great, just wish it was longer. #3 💯 GOAT!

I love this ❤️My husband and I live in Florida and we’re at this race in 2001 actually both the 500 and the 400, the 500 was devastating, our seats were on the fourth turn 😞 and the 400 just magical❤️

Having watched that race live.... This sure hit me right in the feelers all these year's later.

What an awesome podcast! I had the same tears Micheal had when I watched this video. Senior will always be around the corner and sniffing the draft!!!! Thank you for this one!!

I’m finally watching this, and as I do, this video has... 462k likes... there’s something poetic about that, innit?

The July race was magical. It made the world realize that it could go on.

Best posting yet. Mikey and the stories plus the length! All of Mikey’s I’ve watched from this interview has been Amazing. Thanks Guys. Great Job.

OH Mikey I felt so happy and so sad for you and Kenny that day. read your book and I pray someday God heals your broken heart. your still my fav driver God Bless

Thank you both for sharing your personal experiences and feelings. I didn't have the opportunity to meet Sr. and haven't met either Jr. or Mikey. As a fan I still get emotional about Feb 18, 2001 & the July '01 race. The celebration '01 July certainly helped. I look forward to Mikey's Documentary! Please bring on Shrader and maybe Brooks & Dunn!

I was at all three of those Daytona races it really helped like Michael said he was the best and I miss him

"You'll have to excuse us, we just came from a funeral" while laughing is amazing. Mickey shares my wit and I love it. 🤣🤣

I remember seeing people crying after Dale Jr won that race. He helped start the process of healing, and Waltrip made it even better.

One of my favorite quotes, Dale Sr to Dale Jr: "Which part of stay in line did you not get"?

That Daytona night in 2001 is one of the most memorable moments in history for race fans. I will never forget it. Never ever. We sat and cried and laughed and it was new beginnings after that.

My salute to you and your dad, Dale..."And Both Of My Sons Are Named Dale". Thanks, this was your best video yet, sir!

Grew up in Detroit Michigan, we didn't have cable in our home in the 80's , started watching Nascar on TV, loved watching your dad ..still enjoy watching 🙏

Absolutely incredible interview. It's so great to hear these two talk about that day. We all needed healing afterwards, but none as much as Michael & Jr. Thank you so much for including us in this conversation. I can't wait for the documentary.

Absolutely my favorite episode of the Dale Jr Download!

Ill never forget watching that race as an 11 year old fan. I cried and cried for hours. I called my dad who was at the firestation and he was also a fan. I remember him saying i would cry too if i was there with you. Dale was one of my heroes and so was my dad. I lost my dad last december and he was a great man. Dale jr you have done a great job filling his shoes and carrying the pain in front of the media and carrying on and turning away from that party lifestyle. Just saying good job man and i hope our dads are maybe hanging out. Well damn i made myself cry. I miss my dad so much.

This is an amazing interview. The 2001 Daytona 500 changed so much and there’s so much of every emotion in that one race, it’s crazy. Love this

I love hearing stories about Dale #3 fan forever

Watched the February Daytona 500 when we lost Dale. It hurt bad. I felt pain for his son and for Michael and everyone. But when they went back to Daytona and Junior got first and Michael got second and how they both celebrated in the infield was one of the most awesome and human moments I’ve ever witnessed. I think that’s when the healing process really started for Junior and Mikey.

Humbling... These guys are incredible!

Honest, heartfelt and real.

Mikey went from "loveable Loser" to how a "real man" communicates in my eyes, after this interview and his description of what truly matters. Not his wins in 01 or 03, but rather genuine love for a genuine friend.