Blink of an Eye (2019)

09/06/2019 (US) • Documentary • 1h 28m

From Triumph to Tragedy: The Greatest Sports Story Never Told

Overview

Based on his book, Michael Waltrip recounts the 2001 Daytona 500 and the lighting-fast transition from elation to mourning - as he took the checkered flag to win while Dale Earnhardt, his friend and team owner, crashed in Turn 4 behind him. Earnhardt's death and the events of the race had a profound effect on Waltrip, shown in this documentary.

Blink of an Eye (2019)

09/06/2019 (US) • 1h 28m

Documentary

From Triumph to Tragedy: The Greatest Sports Story Never Told

Overview

Based on his book, Michael Waltrip recounts the 2001 Daytona 500 and the lighting-fast transition from elation to mourning - as he took the checkered flag to win while Dale Earnhardt, his friend and team owner, crashed in Turn 4 behind him. Earnhardt's death and the events of the race had a profound effect on Waltrip, shown in this documentary.

Top Billed Cast

Michael Waltrip

Himself

Dale Earnhardt Jr.

Himself

Darrell Waltrip

Himself

Richard Petty

Himself

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$201,874.00

Revenue

-

Keywords

sports

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