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Later in the episode, my sister Kelly shares her unique perspective on life with dad away from

the racetrack.

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You know, that's what I'm doing it for is enjoyment.

I wouldn't reckon I'd be doing it if I didn't enjoy it.

I tried a few other things when I was coming up and trying to decide what I wanted to do in life.

And I'm glad I made racing my career, you know, I really enjoyed it.

When you think of the time capsule, what do you imagine?

Is it a box buried in the ground filled with relics of the past, pieces of history that

help people of today better understand what life used to be like?

Well, I think it's this old scrapbook that my aunt made 45 years ago, as she documented

in real time my father's legendary NASCAR career.

It holds the keys to the past, and more importantly, it tells the story of this 1980

championship season.

Earnhard is setting a blistering pace here this afternoon.

And in the beginning, before the Intimidator, before the seven championships,

there was just a humble short track racer, chasing the dream of stock car glory.

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