Michael Waltrip
Dale Earnhardt Sr. died on February 18, 2001, on the final lap of the Daytona 500.
The tallest driver to win the Daytona 500 was Buddy Bakerat 6' 6". He won the race in 1980.Michael Waltrip, who is 6' 5", won two Daytona 500's (2001 & 2003).
Buddy Baker won the 1980 Daytona 500.
David Pearson won the 1976 Daytona 500.
Jimmie Johnson won the 2006 Daytona 500.
In 2013, Jimmie Johnson won the Daytona 500.
Jamie McMurray won the 52nd Daytona 500.
Joey Logano won the 2015 Daytona 500.
The 2012 Daytona 500 was won by Matt Kenseth.
The 2001 Daytona 500 was held on February 18th.
Chrysler has never won the Daytona 500.
Dale Jr. finished 2nd in the 2001 Daytona 500. Michael Waltrip his teammate won the race. Three years later Dale Earnhardt Jr. won the 2004 Daytona 500, three years after his dad died and six years after his dad won the 500.