Blink of an Eye_
"From Triumph to Tragedy: The Greatest Sports Story Never Told"
Based on his book, Michael Waltrip recounts the 2001 Daytona 500 and the lighting-fast transition from elation to mourning - as he took the checkered flag to win while Dale Earnhardt, his friend and team owner, crashed in Turn 4 behind him. Earnhardt's death and the events of the race had a profound effect on Waltrip, shown in this documentary.
Starring
Michael Waltrip, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Darrell Waltrip
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Blink of an Eye was released 7 years ago in 2019.
Overview
Based on his book, Michael Waltrip recounts the 2001 Daytona 500 and the lighting-fast transition from elation to mourning - as he took the checkered flag to...
Blink of an Eye is a Documentary film with a runtime of 1h 28m.
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BOX OFFICE
$202K
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Status
Released
Runtime
88 min (1h 28m)
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Rating
7.0/10 (7 votes)
Budget
$201,874
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Blink of an Eye about?
Based on his book, Michael Waltrip recounts the 2001 Daytona 500 and the lighting-fast transition from elation to mourning - as he took the checkered flag to win while Dale Earnhardt, his friend and team owner, crashed in Turn 4 behind him. Earnhardt's death and the events of the race had a profound effect on Waltrip, shown in this documentary.
How long is Blink of an Eye?
Blink of an Eye has a runtime of 88 minutes (1h 28m).
Who stars in Blink of an Eye?
The cast of Blink of an Eye includes Michael Waltrip, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Darrell Waltrip, Richard Petty.
What is the rating of Blink of an Eye?
Blink of an Eye has a rating of 7.0 out of 10 based on 7 votes on TMDB.
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Documentary