2001 Pepsi 400: Celebration
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- Опубликовано: 5 май 2008
- After Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Michael Waltrip pulled off the unthinkable 1-2 finish yet again in the Pepsi 400, what followed was one of the most euphoric and emotional victory celebrations in NASCAR history. Here it is, along with interviews and the final results as presented live.
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"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.
Engineer 314 everyone finally got to celebrate properly
I was moved by it
20 years this past Sunday have passed since then
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.
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.
Chocolate was the 1st one there. Loved that man
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.
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
michael deserved this damn it. he didnt get to celebrate when he won the daytona 500
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.!!!
Nah... the two planes in NY though... lol
And to add more to that JR would start his 5 straight dominance at Talladega
With Jeff Gordon's 4th Championship
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
The best moment in NASCAR's history. Ultimate redemption. Dale Jr. & Michael celebrating together topped it off. =)
Idk how he kept it together. I would have been balling my eyes out during that interview.
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
And now he's retiring, thank you for everything Dale Jr.
I can watch this even in 2017 and the emotion is the same
ESPECIALLY 1:40
I still watch it today 😂
doing it for my 56th time and its Feb 19th, 2020
I watch it today and it’s still special
2022
This ranks right up there with Dale Sr and Wallace doing the Polish Victory Lap in Atlanta holding the 28 and 7 flags.
That hug at 1:40 man.. that's just so heart warming.
iRacerAlex that's when I choke up.
iRacerAlex me to
One of the greatest moments in all of Sport
I cried when Michael Waltrip finally got to celebrate with his teammate since Dale Sr. lost his life. So awesome.
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.
@@noviranger239 NOT even close.
Don't hold a candle.
Mikey said after that day I knew everything was going to be ok
Michael Waltrip is awesome
I love wathing Dale Jr. Celebrate with his teammate Mi hal Waltrip
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
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.
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.
The first time I have watched this since it happened nearly 14 years ago. Still as cool today as it was then.
Got a grown ass man crying hahaha straight up
I still get goosebumps and teary eyed watching this. In my book, the greatest NASCAR moment ever. RIP Dale Sr.
This is why people love Nascar. Hated to see Jr. retire but my goodness what a race car driver. Dale Sr. taught him well.
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!
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
Awesome Dale! :)
Like Father, Like Son!
#Legends
Crowd in Daytona was awesome
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.
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
What a great moment in NASCAR history.
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? =\
you cant watch this without getting a lump in your throat tearing up I saw that as closure
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.
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!
I'm glad to be a Earnhardt fan
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
My favorite race of all time . ❤️
the most magical night in nacar history..unbelievable..you can't find stuff lik this in any other sport...incredible..
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.
Hands down one of the best sports moments of all time.
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
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.
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.
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 is missed and micheal ur a hero :)
This race will go down as one of the best races ever
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.
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 remember the 2001 Daytona 500 and this race months later. This was a special moment!
Thanks bro!
BTW, smelling Jr.'s AND Waltrip's spinout tire smoke on the hill at Phoenix last weekend was the sweetest smell ever.
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..
yeah im crying very emotional, specially when i saw this the day it happened and still makes me cry thanks for sharing
Great moment for NASCAR
i can watch this over and over again
Allright I was 21 during this race all you guys that said it was staged back then admit it wasn’t staged Yet? 18 years later his restrictor plate performance along with Waltrip from 2001 they 2004 should speak for itself. DEI and Richie Gilmore has a badass restrictor plate program and u could even see hints of that prior too this race too. So anyone concede that claim now?
Back then if Nascar was staging the races he would have had a couple championships by now like in 2004 when they fined him in the chase for saying shit after winning and had he not got in that accident at fall Atlanta race going for the lead at the end of the race he would have at least one one championship. NASCAR never went out of there way for him performance wise
They docked him championship points when he was in the lead for saying the word Shit in victory lane handing the points lead to Kurt Busch
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.
This win brought tears to my eyes...and I'm not even a NASCAR fan :)
Bravo Jr, Bravo
beautiful just beautiful
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.
This makes me cry, I remember this night. JR
I still cry like a baby when I see this footage! This was so awesome for Jr!!
I cried then, I cry 20 years later
I was at that race ! So glad my driver won!
This victory still gives me chills even after 9 years. That victory is what the sport is all about !!!
Almost 20 years later and this is still touching
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.
Could bring a tear to glass eye, what a finish
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...
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!
the greatest daytona moments, 1998 daytona 500, and the 2001 pepsi 400, R.I.P Dale Sr
They must have left it off for about the next 4 years because DEI owned the Restrictor plates races from Feb 2001 and on!
My favorite nascar moment of all time.
Yeah...there was this awesome video package set to the song "Closing Time". I'll post it when I get the chance...I've got this one on DVD, too.
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
Michael Waltrip and Dale Jr celebrated their wins ! 🏁🏁🏁🏁
you know when your a true nascar fan when you cry watching this.
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.
God, what I wouldn't give to see this kind of excitement again!
This was a party. and the greatest night in NASCAR history
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
LOVE DALE JR WITH ALL MY HEART
One of the few races you can hear the crowd over the cars
They should have never split up Tony Sr and Dale Jr......Thank TERESSA.......
That company was for his son and she took that from him. Despicable
One of the great moments in ALL OF SPORTS
one of the best moments in nascar!
Still emotional after all these years
One of the best moments in sports
A lot of people said that NASCAR assured this win. I heard that it was probably a situation where the officials said through the pre-race tech inspection, "Okay, Junior. Here's your (ahem) restrictor plate."
Junior can be heard on his frequency saying, "I'm only runnin' half-throttle behind these guys"
one of the best moments ever in racing...period.
@DJK83 without a doubt GREATEST MOMENT IN NASCAR HISTORY, AND ONE OF THE GREATEST MOMENTS IN ALL OF SPORTS HISTORY