Larry McReynolds on the Flip, the Penny, and the Win that Made History | DJD Classics

Whenever the famed Larry Mac stops by, you know there'll always be a legendary story about Dale Earnhardt. In this episode — which originally aired on February 10, 2021 — you’ll relive Dale's iconic 1998 Daytona 500 win through the eyes of “America’s Crew Chief,” as he recounts his experience from that day. Larry provides perspective on his decision to leave Robert Yates Racing and join Richard Childress Racing for the 1997 season, and how he dealt with the drastic culture change he endured. Dale Jr. learns new details about what it was like to work with his dad back in the day. McReynolds also shares some incredible stories, including: the infamous lucky penny, who dialed up Dale Sr.'s radio moments before the green flag at Daytona, and how Larry convinced Dale to go test at different tracks. While they never achieved the success they dreamed of together, Larry Mac and Dale Sr. will always be remembered as one of the great driver/crew chief combos in NASCAR history.

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0:00 Welcome to DJD Classics
1:16 The Call That Led to RCR
11:57 Race Team Dynamics
20:10 Building Towards the 1998 Daytona 500 Win
44:15 Race Day Challenges
49:02 The Lucky Penny
54:17 The Final Laps
58:19 Victory Lane