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Thrill of victory, agony of defeat not a cliché in racing

"The thrill of victory ... and the agony of defeat."

It was spoken by broadcaster Jim McKay in the introduction on ABC's "Wide World of Sports" and is absolutely associated with my generation, an expression etched into my brain for the rest of my life.

It captures the meaning of winning and losing, and it speaks to the moment experienced by Austin Dillon winning his first NASCAR premier series event in his 133rd attempt.