Dale Earnhardt’s 1998 Daytona 500 Victory

After 19 failed makes an attempt, Dale Earnhardt lastly captured his long-awaited Daytona 500 victory on February 15, 1998. Driving the enduring black No. 3 Chevrolet, he held off Bobby Labonte and Jeremy Mayfield in a dramatic end to win NASCAR’s most prestigious race. The emotional triumph ended years of heartbreak at Daytona and was celebrated throughout the game, with each crew member lining pit street to shake his hand. It was the crowning second of Earnhardt’s legendary profession and stays probably the most memorable victories in NASCAR historical past.