Daytona 500 Race went into an exciting overtime when 27-year-old Austin Dillon finally pulled into first place during the final lap. The Daytona 500 winner joins Cheddar to explain the emotions that came with the big win.
When asked how it felt to win, Dillon said, "You dream about big moments in your life and when it happens you think, oh no, what next?" That being said, Dillon feels on top of the world to have a 1st place Daytona win under his belt.
Dillon also says he didn't know right away that he had won, and now he is still pinching himself. He is happy that he could help his grandfather, the owner of the team, secure another win.
To celebrate, Dillon got a tattoo to commemorate the occasion.
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