Dale Earnhardt Jr. Wins - NSCS Michigan - Quicken Loans 400 - 6/17/12

A hard earned win and the best car by a mile won the race. Dale Earnhardt Jr. ends a 143 race winless streak. His first since this very race four years ago, and Steve Letarte's first win in 115 races which dates back to the Spring Texas NSCS Race of 2009 with Jeff Gordon. Credit goes to TNT Sports for the broadcast.

[@TheIceberg]

The greatest moment I ever got to be in person for as a fan. Loved Dale Jr since I was 7 years old in 2005. Man was it worth it. Loudest I’d ever heard a crowd, even louder than Gordon’s win at Martinsville in 2015 that I also was at.

[@jakelittle9680]

Same!!! I was there too. I grew up a Jr fan. I went to my first race in 2008 when Jr won also. Incredible!

[@kjprodouctions9050]

@@jakelittle9680 They were loud too when he beat Gordon at Martinsville in November 2014 after Gordon won the previous year

[@Jardbig]

My grandfather passed away a little over a month before this. We were both huge, huge fans and we would constantly wait for that weekend to come that we would see him win a race. It finally came and the only thing I remember doing after the finish was something like a mixture of screaming in joy and crying because it was almost a form of closure for me. I know he was watching this race and he was probably jumping around more than I was

[@GraySpeedProductions]

I've cheered for him since I was a 7 year old. I was so happy when he won this race.

[@nascar8and20]

I remember this on Father's day. I drank alot of beers that night!!

[@DixytheGoat9]

All i drank was some Dews that day lol

[@troycrawford9823]

Dale Jr is one of the greatest nascar legend of all time

[@jakelittle9680]

I’ve gone to MIS every year since 2008. Dale Jr was my favorite driver. I’m so glad and lucky to see him not only win once but twice in my life. ‘08 and ‘12

[@Buck80Enterprizes]

I just finished putting my drag racing slicks on my Camaro, I was checking twitter about every 20 seconds, and when he won, I shout the loudest hell yea ive ever shouted

[@evanwilliams6406]

I was out driving and about bruised my knuckles drumming on the wheel after he won, while I was listening to the radio.

[@MrTravis233]

My dad actually cried when Jr. Won, and i think thats awesome! Jr deserved to win this race. It's more awesome that he did it on fathers day. Rest in Peace Dale Sr.!!!

[@hivo_rocket8331]

The thing that makes this win so special to me it was just pure dominance and if he wouldn’t have won this race people might’ve lost their minds

[@joeyleatherman3185]

Won one for his dad on fathers day. way to go Jr. Gotta know how proud his is of ya

[@patrickroden4481]

My earliest NASCAR memory was Jr being wrecked by Busch at Richmond in 08. I became a Jr fan then, but all I knew up to this point was heartbreak. I can remember the entire last lap just jumping up and down in my living room, and losing my mind when he came across the line to win. 11 years later, it's still one of the happiest moments of my life

[@JayPypeVox]

I've been a LOYAL Junior fan since day 1, and when I heard he won todays race, I grinned from ear to ear... watching this video and the one starting with 11 laps to go made me smile 1000000 miles wide... Your fans are proud of ya, Dale, and your dad is too! He's smiling next to the Lord! GOOOO JUNIOR! #88 FOR LIFE!

[@epzik8]

I still can't believe this was his first Sprint Cup win in 4 years, and his first win under green in 6 years. There are so many things he could have accomplished if he hadn't had those 3 straight winless seasons.

[@jtak69]

This was 6 years ago..... And he's retired now..... Unbelievable.... Time really does fly by lol

[@jordanrobson3166]

Tell me about it lol

[@ethanweeter2732]

Been retired from Cup almost 7 full years now.

[@ericg3365]

12 years now. Crazy

[@mattieyork5695]

Congradulations on your win at Michigan but you are always a winner!!!

[@retromario96]

Say what you want, he's pulled his shit together and I truly believe that he will be a threat to the championship in future seasons.

[@emilyconley434]

I was watching this race on TV and I was going NUTS!!!

[@partytime11]

Same

[@dalton43live]

Hellyeah

[@godgirlsguitars]

I'm really happy that Dale won and that his car passed post race inspection. He absolutly embarrassed the rest of the field. It was a perfect race for him except in the beginning when he dropped to 30th or something like that. Glad he won because I really wanted to see how crazy his fans would get, i think about 80 percent or more people in Nascar are Dale fans. I wonder if they are racing in Michigan again this year? I asked because i figured his fans burned the grand stands to the ground lol.

[@purpleblood342]

It's just great to know that Michigan is one of Jr's best tracks that he races at, this information keeps me looking forward to every Michigan race for the rest of his career.

[@TheLindalee88]

So happy for Jr!!!!! Fathers Day ..wins a race...Luv ya Jr!!!

[@jalab1]

winning on fathers day has to be cool for jr. i hope this is the beginning of many more.

[@carmellorodriguez2789]

Dale Earnhardt Jr had his rocky years, but I believe them days are being put behind him and he's really starting to show what's under that hood and what he can do behind the wheel on that #88 car. Even more better days are yet to come. GO JUNEBUG!!!

[@SWMP1523]

I was there, never enjoyed a race more

[@kendallgraham6186]

Jeff Gordon is my favorite driver as well, and yes he is much better than Dale Jr. Better give Jr credit, he is a very good driver and has a great shot to win the title this year.

[@Cdog4724]

DALE JR. WON THE DAYTONA 500!!! YESSSS!

[@nascar4228]

jr is the best such a good guy I am forever a fan of his

[@iFr33b1rd]

Gratz from Holland Jr ,, ur a great guy for the Sport . , Awsome Win .

[@Pardonmystudios]

We here at Pardon My Sports appreciate the fact that he waited till after race to answer the phone. Keep those pads on!

[@kiranpancar4698]

Dale jr is the best!!! :) luv ya! He will always br number 1 in my heart! :)

[@dlack387]

oh man is it awesome to see JR. back in victory lane!!! and its great to see him fighting for the lead in points

[@codachrome123]

This is going to be the highlight of this season for Jr. Sad news to hear today that he is not going to race the next 2 races due to the concussion he dffered an Talladega. Going to effectively drop him ouit of the Chase. HOWEVER, it is the right thing to do for his health and for his future. There are more important things in this life. To quote the movie CARS "It's just an empty cup." Especially if it means doing severe damage to yourself in the process. God bless you for next year!

[@jmpt13]

woop woop finally he wins so many times hes been so close but after 143 races he wins!!!

[@BDskillz1]

I have to admit hes done better this year but like you said this is his first time as a threat to the championship since 2004, that's 9 years ago, and from 2005 to 2012 he has been terrible, yet people keep saying "he`s one of the best" or " hes gonna win the championship this time" he has a good shot this year but I dont think he can get it done. And the reason I think people love him so much is because of his name.

[@matthilton69]

I almost lost my restaurant bussing gig over this race. I had just took this job after 4 years of service while I was going to school on gi bill. The bar had it on and I told the head floor manager with 6-7 Togo “ I’m watching jr win this race… few me if you have to but I’m not moving.” That was a good night.

[@25sportbiker]

I was so glad to hear he won this race and on Fathers Day!!

[@DixytheGoat9]

And he did it in a black car

[@ASRA177]

that whole 88 team did one hell of a job and they have all season hopefully a top 5 in points for them he earned this one

[@highway955]

dale jr rises

[@wildfast88]

I think he's an awesome person. He's funny and a classic Nascar driver. Also i really hate when people say 2005-2012 was horrible for him. He finished 5th in 2006, he made the chase in 2008, finished last in the chase i'll give that. He finished 7th in 2011 and he's got the best chance to win a championship this year since 2006. Although, every single driver in the chase has a big shot to win it as well. It'll be amazing if he could win the championship but i just wanna see him win more races.

[@michaelmcdonald3268]

I almost cried when he won this race 🏁

[@Johnwalter88]

Finally!Been chipping away at it for quite awhile now.Go Jr!

[@jimknowlton342]

I was there, took hours to leave that place after the race. I was in the third row just down by where they let off into turn one, absolutely amazing seat. Our faces were covered in rubber marbles, so fun. Haven't been back since, because ... well you know why.

[@MrClassicRock2011]

I wanna see Jr win again this weekend at Daytona!!!

[@88fanforlife]

even though it was a total blowout win this is the best race of 2012 by far

[@rogue_8370]

He put a beating on them that day.

[@Verrick88]

I love it because he has been the best driver all year no matter what the haters say.He dominated this race and made this win look easy the great thing about junior this year is that him and his crew have the car good start to finish finally not like it was a year ago when it would be good in parts of the race the not good in other finally he has a crew chief like eury sr that brings the best out in him dale jr is taking the jimmie johnson approach im the driver steve is the crew chief.

[@canadianblackhawk]

when i gave my dad his fathers day card on sunday i wrote on the bottom... earnhardt is winning today. I'll be damned JR NATION!!!!

[@Bmizzzle1]

chilllllllllllls / goooooosebumps. luv ya JR !!!

[@DangerDuzzIt]

Jr Nation for Life !

[@terekotto5284]

I remember this moment I was there for this my first race

[@ncintimidator5181]

Good race, nice win jr.

[@MrClassicRock2011]

Jr should have won both Michigan races this year

[@SWMP1523]

Brad L They brought the car he won this race in but unfortunately he wrecked it in practice

[@ThreeRiversRC]

You know I never thought about that, isn't it wierd how things like that just happen!

[@bobo4848]

I agree with you 100% - he is perfect!

[@M1lesJames]

Dale Jr and The Dark Knight Rising paint scheme = Winning

[@Pardonmystudios]

We here at Pardon My Sports think that regardless of the outcome, when you go home to a woman like that, you're a winner! Keep those pads on!

[@racerboy9ify]

He does and the car looks awesome in black

[@devinsbrother]

6:00 made me tear up a little.

[@gtcochran1]

JG is my favorite also, but Jr has the best average finish so far this year and the ONLY driver to complete every lap. GO 24 AND GO 88!!!!

[@lettuce_boi6630]

I saw that race live.

[@mcfarland5308]

I know

[@mcfarland5308]

Anthony Lettecci h

[@OvenAnaconda]

He does. It looks badass. GO JR

[@Pardonmystudios]

We here at Pardon My Sports think that the 144th race is the charm. Keep those pads on!

[@brandonvestri2966]

Wow Amy sure looks different. Times have changed and Dale YEAH!!

[@BackRowRacing98]

Yes, Gordon is in the top 20! Gotta take home Sonoma.

[@JRFAN8381]

All the dislikes for this video probably came from the drivers at JGR.

[@ethanweeter2732]

Amy, good Lord. Bring back the tight tops.

[@Zacharyk1127]

JUNIOR FINALLY GETTIN' LAID SOO HE GIVIN GOOD EFFORTS, GO GET EM' DALE

[@ThreeRiversRC]

NASCAR is now back on track!

[@NotYourAverageFishKeeper]

i remember that spring race i live there is was great

[@jamzsrt]

love ya dale just wish my father n law was still here to see it.

[@Jedmac90]

When Kyle Petty said "Oh my God" on the final lap my heart skipped a couple beats because he said it in a way like Junior just had some sort of an issue.

[@Typhooon342]

Yes Sonoma is next. It's time for Ambrose or Juan to make an attempt at winning again.

[@junebuggette1]

He, Win's. Perfect.

[@keepNitloud]

i was there - he spanked everyone lol ! won by almost 6 seconds

[@Bmizzzle1]

Now go get that Sprint Cup JR!

[@retromario96]

Says who? I know the odds are slim but his consistency over the past several months has finally for the first time since 2004 made him a legitimate threat to the championship. In 2004 his average finish was 8.8, this year his average finish is 10. Bash him all you want he's finally got his shit together and is now racing like he did in 2004.

[@sivvybee]

Car will be Die cast King.

[@Xblueraven47]

Awesome.

[@famos712]

I hope keep this car

[@brandonmckinney4434]

git r done dale jr ole yea!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@aaaaa0000000000]

Even a blind squirrel finds a nut once in a while!

[@conwayandwhitmanman]

funny how the last time he won TDK was opening, and the next time he wins he's in a sponsored car by the next film in the franchise...

[@Shawn6751]

I was pacing back and forth in my room when he had the lead. I was afraid of either him running out of gas or blowing an engine.

[@evanwilliams6406]

The Dark Knight rose again in Michigan.

[@rebeccachatlos4127]

our first look at amy

[@static7500]

Michigan loves #88

[@Typhooon342]

Jr fan logic: Wins one race; Instant jesus

[@theyoozernaim]

I'll tell you this, until that car gets wrecked, it's going to win races.

[@TOAB17]

Hell yeah!!!

[@nascar2474]

Jrs car was flying man. What were the top speeds that race?

[@DixytheGoat9]

It had to be about around 190-202mph atleast i might be wrong

[@traviscampbell3493]

Yeah Baby!!!

[@GhoulEater88]

dale jr for a win this weekend at new hampshire

[@JunkyMcSnot]

You do actually watch Nascar right?

[@bammybound]

Nascar is better when Dale Jr. wins

[@empirepimp69]

Like Mike joy said when Jamie Mac won the 500 hook line and sink

[@NationalGuard5]

not in the Sprint Cup, though. Jr. HAS won 2 championships in the Nationwide Series. So Jr. IS a champ, just not yet in Sprint Cup.

[@racerboy9ify]

Guess what? JR's back in another black car this year and go get yourself another win!

[@sbblakey]

i.e. Carl Edwards in last year's Chase?

[@evanwilliams6406]

Amy's first appearance in victory lane.

[@BlackFox0911]

I won't be surprised if people disagree with me, but I really wish Jr. would take up and drive the GM Goodwrench #3 car. What better way to carry on your father's legacy than by driving his car?

[@troycrawford9823]

Dale Jr earned this win always greater then his dad because he fights for it and doesn't spin out cars to win that's cheating jr is the real champ 2 daytona 500 wins