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2001 Daytona 500: Waltrip wins his first career race in his first start for DEI

February 18, 2001

Waltrip wins his first career race in his first start for DEI. Dale Earnhardt is killed in a last-lap crash in turn 4. A day of triumph and tragedy.

The Finish

Michael Waltrip (#15) beat Dale Earnhardt Jr. (#8) to the checkered flag.

Key Moments

Dale Earnhardt Jr. (#8) leads early Tony Stewart (#20) runs strong mid-race Waltrip (#15) wins; Earnhardt killed in last-lap crash DEI teammates Waltrip and Junior finish 1-2. The sport loses an icon.

Squares Result

Winning digit: 5 (P1) and 8 (P2). If you had the square at (5, 8), you won the final.