Daytona 500 NASCAR Speedway Stadium Poster Wall Art Decor Wood Framed Print  23 x 29 , Car Racing Aerial Race Track Poster from 2001 Race. Michael Waltrip was the Daytona Winner in 2001.  It was held on February 18, 2001, at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida, consisting of 200 laps and 500 miles on the 2.5-mile (4 km) asphalt tri-oval. Bill Elliott won the pole and Michael Waltrip, in his first race in the No. 15 car for Dale Earnhardt, Inc., won the race. This was the first Winston Cup victory of Michael's career.  This race was also marked by American auto racing driver and team owner Dale Earnhard Sr. who was killed instantly in a final-lap collision  in which he crashed into a retaining wall after making contact with Sterling Marlin and Ken Schrader .  BUY NOW!