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by Michael Waltrip

Author:

Michael Waltrip

ISBN13:

978-1401324315

ISBN:

1401324312

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English

Publisher:

Hyperion; First Edition edition (February 1, 2011)

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Sports

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Miscellaneous

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Michael Waltrip is a two-time Daytona 500 Champion and one of eight drivers to win more than one Daytona 50.

Michael Waltrip is a two-time Daytona 500 Champion and one of eight drivers to win more than one Daytona 500. He is an iron horse racer one of three to make a least 1,000 career NASCAR starts. Waltrip was an original member of "This Week in NASCAR," and writes a monthly column for NASCAR Illustrated. Neither Michael Waltrip or NASCAR, will ever be the same, after that day in Daytona no matter how hard both try. Michael tried to get that closure, he has not been able to get, and still has not, with this book about that terrible day. The book starts out telling us about the early racing days of little "Mikey" and how Big brother "DW", did next to nothing to help him.

Michael Waltrip is a two-time Daytona 500 Champion and one of eight drivers to win more than one Daytona 50.

This book is about Michael Waltrip and that day. It really isn’t about Michael’s life, although it plays a large part. I vividly remember the day that we lost Dale. I was glued to the TV rooting him on.

Michael Waltrip and Dale Earnhardt Jr. were running one-two. Juniors legendary dad, the driver race fans called The Intimidator, was close behind in third, blocking anyone who might try to pass. Waltrip couldnt stop thinking about all the times hed struggled to stay ahead-and the 462 NASCAR Cup races hed lost without a single win.

The aftermath and ripple effects of Feb.

com/watch?v pFdjELQmxnI. There was one lap to go in the 2001 Daytona 500, NASCAR's most celebrated event. Michael Waltrip and Dale Earnhardt Jr. were running one-two

Michael Waltrip and Dale Earnhardt Jr.

I was so close to winning the Daytona 500. I was out front. In the mirror, nothing much had changed. Dale Junior was right on my bumper. MoreLess Show More Show Less. Just a few laps to go. And in my mirror, all I could see was red. It said, Bud said, duB. It also said that objects in my mirror might be closer than they appeared, but I don’t think this object could have been any closer. This duB was all over me. Keep pushing, I thought.

There was one lap to go in the 2001 Daytona 500, NASCAR's most celebrated event. Michael Waltrip and Dale Earnhardt Jr. were running one-two. Junior's legendary dad, the driver race fans called "The Intimidator," was close behind in third, blocking anyone who might try to pass. Waltrip couldn't stop thinking about all the times he'd struggled to stay ahead--and the 462 NASCAR Cup races he'd lost without a single win. He'd been a race-car driver all his adult life, following in the footsteps of his brother Darrell, a three-time NASCAR champion. And his losing streak was getting more painful every race. But this day, he knew, could be different. He was driving for Dale Earnhardt now, racing as a team with his close friend and mentor. Yet as his car roared toward the finish line, ending that losing streak once and for all, Waltrip had no clue that the greatest triumph of his life could get mired in terrible tragedy. This is the story of that fateful afternoon in Daytona, a day whose echoes are still heard today. But the story begins years earlier in a small town in Kentucky, with a boy who dreamed of racing cars, a boy who was determined to go from go-karts to the highest levels of NASCAR. For the first time ever, Michael Waltrip tells the full, revealing story of how he got to Daytona, what happened there, and the huge impact it had on so many in the racing world. He reveals for the first time how his own life changed as he dealt with guilt, faced his grief, and searched for the fortitude to climb into a race car again. It's an inspiring and powerful story, told with Michael's trademark humor, honesty, and irreverence. It's a story of family, fulfillment, and redemption--and well-earned victory in the end.

Narim

I became a Mikey fan because I had an old Wood Brother's 21 car. At the time, Michael was driving that car so I fell in line. I was kind of jealous of people that had Jeff Gordon as their favorite since they got to celebrate more. But I don't think I could have picked a better person to root for. That first win was special. And to read about what he went through and how he carried himself and does his best to do the right thing is inspiring.

Whiteseeker

There was a channel called SPEEDchannel, and then renamed SPEED, which had Michael Waltrip on a few shows that talk about (and show stuff) about NASCAR races. So I really was into Michael Waltrip as a spokesperson. This book talks about NASCAR at the time when Dale Earnhart died at the very end of the first (and biggest) race of the year (Daytona 500), and how this affected Michael, Dale Jr., and everyone who works on or drives or owns a NASCAR stock car. Quite well written, but a very sad book. SPEED is now Fox Sports Net 1 so there is no channel that covers behind the scenes at NASCAR anymore. :-(

Doulkree

While reading this book I was amazed by the similarities in our lives, the author and me. It was easy to relate to the book and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I felt he skimmed over some parts of his life, but that's on; it is his story to tell or not. I laughed and cried. My Dad and I bonded over racing too, but we worshipped at the alter of Indianapolis Motor Speedway instead of Daytona. Brought back lots of lovely memories for me. I'd recommend this read.

Elildelm

I read this book when it first came out. Liked it so much I wanted a copy of my own. Until about 8 or 9 years ago I wasn't really a NASCAR fan. Then I got hooked. I have several favorite drivers, and Michael Waltrip was/is one of them. I really didn't know much about the day Dale, Sr. lost his life, but this book gives an overview of it. It also tells how as a child Michael got his start in racing and proceeded to the NASCAR series. Very informative. For me it was a book I could not put down until I finished it. He has had his trials and tribulations with racing as all drivers do I'm sure. He DID have to work to get where he got, it wasn't handed to him. Just because big brother was into racing didn't mean he got an easy ride. If you like NASCAR and want to learn a little about what it takes to get there then this book is for you.

Winail

I am a "Mikey" fan. The very first nascar race that I watched, ever, was "that one day that changed nascar", which is Daytona, 2001. Mikey won the race, Daryl Waltrip was in the broadcast booth and ecstatic over his brother winning the race and yet very worried about Dale Earnhardt's crash. Being new to the sport, I did not know anything about race crash protocol and how that was a bad sign that the driver did not put the safety net down after the crash. I barely knew who this legend in the sport was. However, that one race hooked me on the sport and Mikey became my favorite driver. I have watched him progress from a driver who has only won 4 out of what, over 600 starts?, to now a successful NASCAR team owner with 2 cars in the Chase in 2012. I was glad he wrote this book. It is a good read about the world of Nascar.

Purebinder

Michael has always been my favorite driver - even before he drove the #15 NAPA for DEI. I loved him b/c he never gave up, had such a quick wit, and was so kind. It was heartbreaking, jumping up and down in the comfort of my living room, watching him with the Daytona 500 and realizing something was terribly wrong. I can't imagine how it felt to be in his position, the emotions he went through, walking such a fine line between self-pity, and inappropriate celebration. I always felt he carried himself well, supported Dale Jr. without fail during those hard weeks and months and cheered them when they won in Daytona that year.
The only detraction I have about the book is that I wished he'd gone into more detail about the years since 2001. He glossed over a lot of topics I'd have loved to have read about - a more in depth discussion of MWR's creation and struggles, his marriage woes and the cheating scandal. I did laugh out loud with his comment, "Where do you even GET rocket fuel?" He will always be my favorite driver, b/c of the man he is, not because of his performance on the track.

Snowskin

Great book! I grew up a few miles from the Rockingham track. I spent a lot of time with or around the drivers and their families. The Waltrip's are the nicest people. Michael has a great sense of humor. I really enjoyed the book. "D W. Forever"

Neither Michael Waltrip or NASCAR, will ever be the same, after that day in Daytona no
matter how hard both try.
Michael tried to get that closure, he has not been able to get, and still has not, with
this book about that terrible day.
The book starts out telling us about the early racing days of little "Mikey" and how Big
brother "DW", did next to nothing to help him.
Then goes into Michael's O'fer and all but done career, yes he did win the All-Star race
but never a Cup race.
But Dale saw something in Michael and gave him a ride and told him he was going to win
the Daytona 500 and how it was going to happen.
And it went just like #3 said it would.
All went as planned.......except.
Read the rest in Michael's own words.

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