michael waltrip and the day victory turned to heartbreak That night at Daytona in 2001 wasn’t just any race for Michael Waltrip—it was supposed to be the moment everything changed. Years earlier, when he asked his brother Darrell if NASCAR was even an option, he was told no. But Michael didn’t quit. Race after race, he pushed forward, even when luck wasn’t on his side. Then his best friend, Dale Earnhardt, offered a chance that seemed too good to be true: “You’d win if I put you in my car,” Dale said…..see more details
Michael Waltrip’s Day at Daytona Turns to Heartbreak: A Historic Race and a Tragic Night…