The red wheel on Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s winning Daytona 500 car symbolizes his late father, Dale Earnhardt Sr., who famously used a red wheel on his own cars. This tribute serves as a connection between Jr. and his father's legacy in NASCAR, highlighting the emotional significance of the moment. The red wheel became a way to honor Earnhardt Sr. while celebrating Jr.'s own success in the race.
Excluding bonuses, Dale Jr. earned $1,506,363for winning the 2014 Daytona 500.
Dale Sr. won the Daytona 500 in his 20th start.
For winning the 2014 Daytona 500, Dale Jr. earned $1,506,363. This excludes bonuses.
For winning the 2014 Daytona 500, Dale Jr. received the Harley J. Earl Trophy and over $1.5 million in race earnings.
Dale Earnhardt Sr's first Daytona 500 was in 1979 where he finished 8th.
Dale Earnhardt Sr. led 107 laps in the 1998 Daytona 500.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. did not race in the Nascar Cup Series in 1998. His first Daytona 500 was in 2000.
Dale Earnhardt Sr. has the most runner-up finishes in the Daytona 500, with five.
Dale Earnhardt Sr. died on February 18, 2001 at Daytona International Speedway.
The Dale Earnhardt 1998 Daytona 6468 of 15000 hat is worth 5.99 US dollars.
Dale Sr. finished 21st in the 2000 Daytona 500.
Dale Jr. started eighth in the 2000 Daytona 500.