Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s Daytona 500 win 20 years ago underscored the emotions surrounding his father’s 2001 death and allowed NASCAR to heal.

On notable anniversaries of his biggest triumphs, Dale Earnhardt sits down to discuss the critical moments of his two Daytona 500 victories.

How Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s Daytona 500 wins -- and his reaction on Twitter afterward -- launched his stardom to the next level.

Dale Earnhardt might have taken 20 years to win his first Daytona 500 (1998) but he still holds the record for the most victories on the track, making it a special one in the Earnhardt household.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. won the Daytona 500 on Sunday night after a nearly 6½-hour rain delay.

Before finally winning the 500, “The Intimidator” had already piled up an impressive list of victories at Daytona International Speedway.

During his 27 years of racing in the NASCAR Cup Series, Dale Earnhardt claimed the iconic Daytona 500 win once, in 1998.

Dale Earnhardt Sr. created plenty of enemies with his hard-charging style, but none could be found following his popular 1998 Daytona 500 victory.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. spoke about his father (inset) after his Daytona 500 win in 2004 | Getty In 2004, Dale Earnhardt Jr. won the biggest race of his career.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Edges Out Win at Daytona 500 After Longest Delay in History They had to deal with a different type of endurance.