The 1998 Coca Cola 300 was a Busch Series event held at Texas Motor Speedway on April 4, 1998. Dale Earnhardt, Jr won his first career series event, holding off Elliott Sadler to the line. Perhaps one of the most famous images of Dale Earnhardt and Junior is the father-son embrace following the race. Junior also took the points lead, enjoying a 25-point championship lead on Sadler. Stats