In a matter of fact the 2001 season is like a made up story but real just look Dale died the day Michael got his first win the following week Steve Park got his final win in honor of Dale and then March 11th 2001 race 4 of 36 with Harvick then the Pepsi 400 the first race back at Daytona Jr wins with Michael second Then 9/11 Robby Gordon winning for Richard at the final race of the season at New Hampshire on 11/23 and the late Bobby Hamilton Sr winning at the first race at a plate track since the death of Earnhardt Jr winning on the same day as Irwin’s death a year prior just so much like a story that one of the best authors would create just a strange year it was
Still missing Steve Park winning at Rockingham the week before. That was emotional too and just carried and made better here. In the two weeks following losing Big E, you had who he started his Cup team with winning the race, followed by the driver that took over his ride.
@E.W. Hans Even if I hadn't been his teammate, if I'm in 2nd coming to that white flag there's not enough money in the world that could have gotten me to pass Jr, and I've never even been a Jr fan. I know as a racer you're always supposed to go for the win, but that moment was bigger than any one driver. The whole sport needed Jr to win that race.
@@kodyhightower1903 I know this is an old thread, but you're absolutely right. Jr may not have won as many races as people would have liked him to, but that win makes up for any missed ones for sure.
0:00 Kevin Harvick wins in the renumbered 29 car, the first victory for RCR after Dale Earnhardt Sr’s death 1:06 Martin Truex Jr wins the Coca-Cola 600, girlfriend Sherry Pollex (is that right?) fought and won against cancer 2:16 Jimmie Johnson wins Atlanta, the first win for HMS after the plane crash that killed young prospect Ricky Hendrick and others 3:48 John Hunter Nemechek wins Gateway, brings the Nemechek name back to victory lane 5:15 Matt DiBennedeto’s heartbreak after finishing 2nd to Denny Hamlin at Bristol 6:39 Dale Earnhardt Jr wins Michigan on Fathers Day 7:31 Kyle Busch wins the 2015 championship after breaking his leg at the Daytona Xfinity race that year 8:53 The NASCAR America crew talks about Chase Briscoe’s victory at Darlington, winning after losing his unborn child 10:06 Do I need to say anything? 11:30 I don’t need to say anything, y’all know what happened here
I absolutely agree with that in the sense that hearing DW openly cheering his little brother over those final 3 laps live on FOX, along with DW screaming: "Come on, Mikey, You got it, man. You got it. You got it! YOU GOT IT!!!! MIKEY!!!!" was one of the most awesome and endearing displays of emotion in NASCAR history. DW and Michael's exchange in victory lane afterwards was great as well. Unfortunately, that will always be overshadowed by the fatal crash of Dale Earnhardt Sr. before and after that.
God I love Matty D. He deserves a big-time ride more than any driver I've ever seen. He's done everything the right way his whole career. His love for what he does for a living is so genuine. The day he wins a race I wouldn't be surprised if he receives an Earnhardt-at-Daytona type of reaction from the fans and crews on pit road.
Andrew Hogentogler The interviews weren’t emotional. The emotion way is the way they choke up and broken down in tears. Although he forgotten the 2009 Pocono interview with Hamlin at victory lane after he lost his grandma.
Kevin Harvick is special. To be a rookie thrown into the spotlight, and take over the ride of a legend, everyone was just trying to keep things going. Doubtful anyone ever had as much pressure as he did then. And 20 years later, still arguably the best out there. Not sure if the story is true but I've heard/read it from a few people (online, so take it for what it's worth lol) that Earnhardt told Childress "if you don't hire him I will". True or not, they picked a good one
@@Jacksonr2006Don't kid yourself. They're getting second tier equipment from Penske. He's not a Penske developmental driver, so they don't really care about that team right now like they did when Blaney was there or they will when Cindric is there next year.
I always loved the fact that Chocolate was the first person to get to Dale Jr after winning at Daytona. There wasn't an official that was gonna get in his way or a crew member that could hold him back. The emotion on the track that day was thick it could've been bottled and sold.
I wasn't happy when Chase briscoe won at Darlington but when I saw the emotion coming out of him, I was like ok he deserves that win, and I actually feel bad for him and his wife losing a child I know how it can feel when it happens (and try making a 2nd emotional moments in NASCAR because I saw a couple more that you missed)
DiBenedetto's one was the best. Grown man, very humble and greatfull literally fighting the tears... really felt that Clip how emotional he was but didnt wanted to cry infront of the tv
As I often do on NASCAR videos, I talk about similar moment in Supercars. The 2006 Bathurst 1000 has to be one of the most emotional races in years. Prior to the race, 9 times Bathurst champion Peter Brock was killed in a Tarmac rally incident. Eventual race winner Craig Lowndes (with co driver Jamie Whincup) was the man Peter mentored in his early years (1994-1997). As Craig crossed the line, the in car camera showed him just about crying as he drove to the podium presentation, and during his speech and trophies giving (which was renamed the Peter Brock Trophy) he was visually highly emotional as he fought back tears.
Not to mention that Mark Porter had been killed in a massive at the top of the mountain earlier that weekend as well. (I also remember reading that after the tribute lap to Peter Brock, Lowndesy looked so out of it that Dane asked if wanted Whincup to start the race instead of him)
I miss the old cup series cars in the 90’s and early 2000’s where they could really get a run and a lot of passing with the aero setup based on the rules back then
Actually people did like it the only ones who didn’t are dumbasses like you who are probably Dale Junior fans. He was only popular because of his daddy.
Lol!! @ 4:44 John Nemechek's facial expressions made him look like that half-wit "Cottontop" from the movie, "Hatfields and McCoys" (2012) CottonTop:...."It's not allowed". 😂😂😂
That one is from October of 2004. One week earlier while at Martinsville a Hendrick plane crashed. All on board lost their lives, 2 crew and 8 team members.
Big City Greens: I'VE GOT SWEAT IN MY EYES Also, I heard in the Chase Briscoe interview that he "Lost a child". Is he/she actually dead or did he or she get lost, or is that just a saying?
If you ever make a part 2 of this, please include Rich Bickle’s interview after his fourth place finish at Martinsville and Darrell and Michael Waltrip at Indianapolis qualifying in 2000.
I do not like Kyle Busch at all. His arrogance irks me in ways I can’t describe...however, he completely deserved the championship in 2015. He fought so hard from those injuries and being out as many races as he did...he fought so hard.
Dale was driving Harvicks car ;) Just like he was behind the wheel when Jr won the big one. We miss you Dale, I can’t watch a race and not think of you brother! Race In Paradise!
I've never been emotional while watching Dale won his first Daytona500 Race. After I turned 24, at the 20th Memorial Anniversary, I can't help but cry now...
