The heaven 500 was just getting started,
An all-star race for the racing departed,
Heroes of the track with nerves of steel,
And sitting on the pole a cat named Neil,
Adam Petty was there with his beautiful smile,
Kenny Irwin was determined to finish with style,
Lee Petty was glowing with that grandfather pride,
With Davey and Clifford both in a new ride
Fireball Roberts floated in on a cloud,
While Tony Roper waved to the heavenly crowd,
Morrosso and Nemecheck then Tim Richmond appeared,
Kulwicki strapped in while the fans cheered,
The honorary starter for this heavenly race,
Ralph Earnhardt was chosen with a tear on his face,
But the red flag flew just before it had begun,
And every eye was wide open looking to the sun,
A last minute entry was the cause of the delay,
While the fans were instructed to kneel down and pray,
The heavens turned black and the clouds turned dark,
The lightning was brilliant the thunder did bark,
Then out of the rumble for all there to see,
The clouds they all formed a black number 3,
The heavenly fans then erupted with pride,
And welcomed this star that had recently died,
On a bolt of lightning Dale Earnhardt arrived,
As he stood before Jesus his spirit revived,
Jesus hugged his precious child then revealed his perfect plan,
"I brought you home to let you know I’m your biggest fan !"
The Intimidator was needed for this heavenly race,
Leaving all us earthly fans with honor and grace,
Ralph Earnhardt then stepped forward embracing his son,
Then whispered in Dales ear "Lets go have some fun !"
As Ralph stood proud the green flag flew,
The crowd went wild and tensions grew,
And just like salvation admission was free,
As every eye focused on the black number 3,
When the checkered flag dropped no dry eyes remained,
It was a photo finish as Jesus explained,
He said "There are no losers on this heavenly track,
This is a welcome home party for the Man In Black.
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