Michael Waltrip recounts in his book the 2001 Daytona 500 and the lightning-fast change from elation to sadness as he took the checkered flag to victory while his friend and team owner Dale Earnhardt wrecked in Turn 4 behind him. Earnhardt was Michael Waltrip's team owner at the time. As is demonstrated in this documentary, Earnhardt's passing as well as the circumstances of the race had a significant impact on Waltrip.
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Michael Waltrip recounts in his book the 2001 Daytona 500 and the lightning-fast change from elation to sadness as he took the checkered flag to victory while his friend and team owner Dale Earnhardt wrecked in Turn 4 behind him. Earnhardt was Michael Waltrip's team owner at the time. As is demonstrated in this documentary, Earnhardt's passing as well as the circumstances of the race had a significant impact on Waltrip.
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