[jogiba]

Pulling away from defending series champion Tony Stewart at the end of the final 60-lap green-flag run, Earnhardt won Sunday's Quicken Loans 400 at Michigan International Speedway by a dominating 5.393 seconds to end a winless drought of 143 races.

"I know you guys have been waiting on that one," Earnhardt radioed to his crew after crossing the finish line. "I know I have."

As Earnhardt performed a wild celebratory burnout on the frontstretch, fans and crew members crowded around Victory Lane as the crowd in the grandstands stood and cheered.

The victory was the 19th in the Cup Series for Earnhardt, who solidified second place in the Cup standings, closing to four points behind leader Matt Kenseth, who ran third Sunday behind Earnhardt and Stewart.

The drought is over! Junior back in Victory Lane - Jun 17, 2012 - NASCAR.COM



Dale Earnhardt & Jr :



Fans displayed a whole range of emotions, from laughter to tears, as Dale Earnhardt Jr. grabbed the victory at Michigan.

http://www.nascar.com/news/120617/jmenzer-dearnhardtjr-popular-victory/index.html

Dale Earnhardt Sr with Kelley & Jr

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Last edited by jogiba; 06-18-2012 at 07:09 AM.