>I felt so bad for Michael Waltrip when he had to be part of that press conference on Monday. I bet he never imagined that winning his first race would put him in a situation like that.
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>I'm going to Vegas for the race next week, and it will definitely be a somber time. I was never a fan of Earnhardt the driver, but I am a NASCAR fan and I realize what he meant to the sport. Some of the things I have seen over the last few days has made be become a fan of Earnhardt the person, though.
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I too, felt bad for Michael Waltrip. It was such a shame that the glory of his first win ever .. especially the Daytona 500 .. was overshadowed by the tragedy.

People either loved Earnhardt or they hated him (kinda like Jeff Gordon). But whether you like him or not, there's no denying what he did for NASCAR. He will certainly be missed by many.

Cathy