2001 Pepsi 400 from Daytona International Speedway | NASCAR Classic Full Race Replay

Relive the emotional 2001 Pepsi 400 from Daytona International Speedway that saw Dale Earnhardt Jr. win in the series first trip back to NASCAR's most historic track after the passing of his father.
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[@Hmoney42069]

Everyone talks about jr going 6th to 1st in 6 laps,but nobody ever talks about the fact that mikey went from 14th to 2nd in 6 laps

[@prophswrld]

“USING LESSONS LEARNED FROM HIS FATHER TO GO FROM 6TH TO FIRST AND SCORE THE VICTORY IN THE PEPSI 400!”

[@EpicTyphlosionTV]

Every time I think of this race I always imagine Dale Sr. looking down from heaven and saying "...That's my boy!"

[@chrisdale92]

everything about this era of nascar was pure gold. the commentary, the cars, the racing, the crowd, the charisma of the drivers, even the way the cars sound seems better. simply amazing time in this sports history.

[@unvrknow22]

I've been a Ford guy my whole life, but I remember being on my feet in my living room, heart rapidly beating through my chest, and cheering loudly for Dale Jr. in those final laps. There were tears of joy running down my face as he took that checkered flag. This was one of the greatest moments, not only in NASCAR history, but sports history. Mikey finally getting to celebrate his Daytona 500 with a 2nd place finish here was pure poetry as well. Man, it's still emotional to this day watching the replay.

[@Slimdean_27]

Those last 7 laps we didn't see Dale Jr drive, we got to see the old man one last time on the track to let us know he's ok. Emotional.....only an Earnhardt can pull this off!!

[@Buynot]

I wish I had a time machine so I could experience this race in person.

[@BeazleyStudios]

Still gives me chills and tears when I watch this, especially when Chocolate is the first to run out there and hug Junior.

[@caleb505]

Elliot Sadler saying in the post race saying "I beat Michael off pit road and I pulled over and said boys he's going to the front I'm just gonna follow him" he wasn't wrong!

[@jakeiverson57]

Chocolate Meyers being the first to hug Jr. is really, really something.

[@joanfelicianoo]

Jr and Waltrip hugging at the top of Mike's car... what a moment to NASCAR

[@fishproductions22]

NASCAR fans: Do you want us to cry with tears of joy?

[@souless08]

Those 2 hugging on the car at the end has to be one of the most beautiful moments in all of sports..

[@TheIceman13]

Love Michael Waltrip man, hearing him so happy just made me smile 😃

[@_red_scorpion_]

20 years to the day. The most emotional finish I've ever seen and the end to what I think is the greatest racing story.

[@stephenisaiahstarr3552]

That's one of the best NASCAR races of all time.

[@brendan_nelkie]

There will never be a better victory than this one. EVER

[@StevenP727]

Those last 7 laps will forever be in my memory

[@Razz415]

Miss that red #8. Nice to see a similar one running in the two car series. This is the race that I'll probably never forget. Best moment in the sport.

[@cameronchiesa1031]

God Bless Ralph Dale Earnhardt Jr. He had God given talent, gives me chills. RIP Benny Parsons. Damn special.