Michael Waltrip Will Never Forget the Events Following the '01 Daytona 500

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4 жыл бұрын

Michael Waltrip was supposed to celebrate winning his first Daytona 500 in 2001. Instead, he lost one of his closest friends in Dale Earnhardt.
Hear him tell Chocolate Myers and John Roberts what he remembers from the moments following the race.
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@Ghostmotorfinger 3 жыл бұрын

Michael Waltrip is a strong man. That hug will come one day...

@darrylturner2611 Жыл бұрын

Michael Walt Waltrip is a dirt bag just ask Kyle Petty!!

@jrgreen8312 4 жыл бұрын

Michael Dale is proud of you he knew you won that race he wanted you to win it he's very proud of you

@Roystothecoolkid 3 жыл бұрын

The one thing that can bring light for Mikey is knowing that Dale knew he won. The last thing he saw on this earth was his two cars driven by his friend and son heading to the line with open track ahead.

@Kid-Pink_88. 3 жыл бұрын

Michael did get to celebrate winning the way he wanted to in 2003 when he won his 2nd 500. Part of me thinks Dale told the Lord that day "let it rain down there, so Ole Mikey can enjoy it this time!"

@johncase8534 2 жыл бұрын

He actually got to celebrate that same year in 2001 when Dale Jr. won the Pespsi 400 at Daytona that same year Michael said he felt a weight lifted and felt like he could celebrate his Daytona 500 victory as well as they finished 1,2

@iankhan4614 2 жыл бұрын

@@johncase8534 he has said many times that that was the most healing moment for him during that time. Even though winning the 2003 Daytona 500 he celebrated with his team, the conclusion of the 2001 Daytona 500 resonates with him forever.

@brianmccormick3837 4 жыл бұрын

2:12 A tear starts going down Mikey's face.😢You can tell that it still hurts him now.😭

@pricey4ever330 3 жыл бұрын

It still hurts a lot of people to this day myself included.

@byronwins1034 3 жыл бұрын

Always will. It’s like losing your hero

@chrisbrazil7182 4 жыл бұрын

I can not even imagine how that felt after that race. First the the high of winning the 500 and your first race to your whole world crashing down a few minutes later man how rough.

@tomdalfonzo9959 3 жыл бұрын

Not only the high of winning the 500, but to have your big brother openly cheering your win on national TV.

@iankhan4614 4 жыл бұрын

How does Michael handle those emotions for the rest of his life? He said it best he wanted to hug Dale besides getting the money and the trophy

@TheRealSwampOperator2 2 жыл бұрын

They were best friends... Lotta people don't know that

@iankhan4614 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheRealSwampOperator2 Unfortunately, he became the first driver in history to win the Daytona 500 and not fully enjoy it.

@Anthony-zt1zs 10 ай бұрын

Set against a euphoric victory, & the greatest moment of his life, Mikey couldn't process the news of the guy he wanted most wanted thank & share it with... some how not being there. Very sad for him.

@joshuafarmer3467 3 жыл бұрын

All that adrenaline and excitement for ihis first win that Sr helped make happen by blocking versus trying to get a run. I was there and it was amazing. I know Mikey has had issues since but Mikey, if you read this...keep your chin up. Senior would have been proud of your consistent seasons and your other wins and also proud of you for helping Jr win the Pepsi 400 in 2001. So you can be proud of yourself. I hear and read lots of negatives about you but I tell you something, as a NASCAR fan since 88' you remind me of Benny P, you are funny but coordinated. Go #15 go #3 and go #4!

@blessley4901 4 жыл бұрын

Your a class act Mikey!

@sandrahunter5749 3 жыл бұрын

I have Blink of An Eye on DVD and I love it ! ❤ I love Michael !

@dillon5741 Жыл бұрын

Nearly 20 years after the event and Mikey still couldn't talk about it without a tear. Dale was that kind of guy.

@Anthony-zt1zs 10 ай бұрын

He was to Mikey, for sure. Believed in him when many others didn't.

@hinch1775 4 жыл бұрын

Just saw the movie - go see it •••• amazing

@tl7091dty 3 жыл бұрын

What movie?

@DaMan87 3 жыл бұрын

@@tl7091dty Michael Waltrip's documentary "Blink of an Eye." It came out last year and is based the book he wrote a number of years ago.

@sametozkan9175 Жыл бұрын

1:03 He forgot to mention Steve Park

@darrylturner2611 Жыл бұрын

I wish Earnhardt had let Sterling Marlin pass and challenge the #15 and #8 car for the win!! Sterling had a faster car and Earnhardt hated when other drivers did that to him!!

@F3502000 10 ай бұрын

Yep, that would've been a real turn of events for Nascar. Dale would most likely still be here, and the sport would've continued on as it had been. Instead, it was the moment it started a massive decline.