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Dale Earnhardt was the team owner Michael drove for in the 2001 Daytona 500. Earnhardt was a legendary NASCAR driver who had won the Daytona 500 seven times. He was considered one of the greatest drivers of all time. Michael was a rookie driver who was looking to make a name for himself in NASCAR. He drove for Earnhardt's team in the 2001 Daytona 500 and finished in second place.