The most emotional year in Nascar was the year 2001. The Daytona 500, the last lap, turn 3-4 Dale Earnhardt Crashed and was killed in that crash. Over 90 Countries were watching this wreak.
But then the Encore at Daytona, the legacy continues Dale Earnhart Jr. wins the Pepsi 400!!! The fans were applauing at the top of the lungs rivers of tears of joy of die-hard Nascar Fans. That was the most emotional year in Nascar!!!