Dale Earnhardt Jr. Win At Michigan Snaps A 143 Race Winless Streak

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  1. Sportsguy

    Sportsguy AKA-Sportsguy9695

    After four years and 143 races -- the agonizing near-misses and all those questions about when he might finally win again -- Dale Earnhardt Jr. was alone in his car, comfortably ahead of the field and only a few minutes from victory."That was the worst feeling, riding around there with 15 laps to go, wondering what was going to happen -- how you were going to lose," Earnhardt said. "Those laps couldn't go by fast enough."There was no falling short this time. Earnhardt held on smoothly at Michigan International Speedway for his first NASCAR Sprint Cup victory since 2008, and he did it in convincing fashion, beating Tony Stewart by 5.393 seconds Sunday. When the black Chevrolet with the green No. 88 crossed the finish line, Earnhardt ended a streak of 143 Cup races without a win and gave his legions of fans a thrilling reward for all their support -- and patience."They stayed loyal," he said. "As soon as I got out of the car, that was my initial thought -- was about how many people were in their living rooms screaming at the top of their lungs, or running out in the yard, or whatever they do. I just wish I could see it all at once."

    Source: ESPN
     
  2. Mike

    Mike Want some Cheetos?

    redneck nation was beside themselves yesterday, their savoir finally crossed the finish line first.
     
  3. Steve12

    Steve12 The night is dark and full of terrors

    I was freaking ecstatic. A little but pissed I didn't get to watch it though.

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