I wondered about that too but after reading the article, I realized the similarity was that of a nationally known figure bring taken away from us in a sudden accident, right before our eyes. You know, the same sick feeling when the evidence of the rocket plume or the car in the wall with no motion within is right there in front of you and you're thinking "no, it can't be." Then it fits.
The sad part about the whole accident at Daytona is that it did not look that serious at first glance. I was watching that day as usual.......didn't think too much of it until I saw DW's eyes look towards the wreck and he said "I hope Dale's ok" His eyes said it all, then I got scared.
There are so many what ifs...if Rusty had just been a half car length further outside of Dale or if Sadler had gotten out there ahead of Rusty or if Dale had gone for the win instead of blocking for Mikey and Jr.
Anyhow, the movie is a big hit with the entire Earnhardt family, so it has to be good. I can't wait to see it.
There is a clip you can see. I posted it on the Nascar thread. I will check to see if it's posted here.....otherwise I will go find it.
One part that kinda tugs at my heart is little Jr always wanting to be part of his Dad's life and kind of being pushed aside until he got older.