the day (February 18, 2001) that changed everything. He had won the biggest race of his life, but at what cost? On the final lap, his mentor and friend, Dale Earnhardt Sr., crashed into the Turn 4 ...

He described his second-place finish as a "meant to be" after crossing the line behind Dale Earnhardt Sr.'s driver, Steve Park. The 2001 Dura Lube ... Driving the #18 Joe Gibbs Racing Pontiac ...

Dale Earnhardt Jr ... Over his 18-year career, he amassed 26 wins,149 top-five finishes, and 260 top-ten results in his 631 starts. His win at the 2001 Pepsi 400 Daytona is one of the most ...