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The speaker is expressing affection for racing and for collecting memorable items connected to other drivers. The quote suggests a personal connection to the sport that goes beyond competition. It also shows that certain keepsakes matter as special reminders of the experience.
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Originally said in English.
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About Michael Waltrip
American former stock car racing driver
Michael Curtis “Mikey” Waltrip is an American former stock car racing driver, commentator, team owner, amateur ballroom dancing competitor, and author. Born in 1963, he is best known for winning the Daytona 500 twice, in 2001 and 2003, and for his long career in NASCAR. Waltrip’s four NASCAR Cup Series victories all came on superspeedways while driving for Dale Earnhardt Inc. He later became a familiar television voice, working as a pre-race analyst for the NASCAR Cup Series and as a color commentator for Fox Sports coverage of the Xfinity Series and Craftsman Truck Series. He is also the younger brother of Darrell Waltrip, a three-time NASCAR champion and commentator.
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Books by Michael Waltrip
In the Blink of an Eye
2011