Darrell Waltrip's engine lasted just long enough to win the very first NASCAR All-Star Race in 1985. | NASCAR on FOX

This story is CRAZY. How Darrell Waltrip went from racing for Junior Johnson to Hendrick Motorsports highlights the last episode of the Dale Earnhardt Jr. Download for 2020. | NASCAR on USA

In the fall of 1988, Martinsville Speedway delivered its usual chaos—but Darrell Waltrip stayed calm when it mattered most. Driving the No. 17 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet, Waltrip took over late, survived traffic and pressure from Alan Kulwicki, and powered his way to victory in the Goody’s 500. It was his 73rd career NASCAR Cup win and another reminder that experience wins on NASCAR’s toughest short track. #DarrellWaltrip #DW #MartinsvilleSpeedway #Goody500 #NASCARHistory #NASCARThrowback |

Darrell Waltrip crashes hard trying to get his lap back from Dick Brooks during the 1983 Daytona 500! #nascar #crash #throwback #nascarcrashes #wreck #motorsports #winstoncupseries #darrellwaltrip #daytona #daytona500 #daytonainternationalspeedway #racing #stockcarracing | Christian Wilson

During practice for the Pepsi 400 on July 6, 1990, Darrell Waltrip was involved in one of the most violent crashes of his career at Daytona International Speedway. Waltrip hit oil left on the racing surface during a multi-car incident and was then struck driver-side by Dave Marcis. The impact left Waltrip with a fractured femur, broken elbow, and a concussion, requiring more than three hours of surgery and an 18-inch metal plate in his leg. The injuries forced him out of the Pepsi 400 and severa