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Daniel Ricciardo Got Emotional About Dale Jr.'s Tweet: 'That Gives Me Goosebumps'

Daniel Ricciardo got to live his childhood dream as he drove his hero's, Dale Earnhardt Sr.'s, 1984 Chevrolet Monte Carlo NASCAR stock car on Saturday as McLaren CEO Zak Brown honored a bet he made with the Formula One star.

But as the wholesome moment and photos of Ricciardo's wide grin started circling, Associated Press reporter Jenna Fryer tagged Dale Earnhardt Jr. on Twitter, asking his thoughts.

"I’m happy for Daniel," Dale Jr. wrote. "I’m also appreciative for how he celebrates my father. That makes a lot of dads family members and fans smile.