Can we all just appreciate how good Jr. was at plate racing. If he wasn’t involved in a crash or something he was always right there racing for the win.
@Jev63 ай бұрын
There were a few dudes like this, particularly McMurray, where they get to a plate track and absolutely rip
@xking5v3 ай бұрын
the penske guys were insane for a while too @@Jev6
@justinphillips83173 ай бұрын
Pretty much true with anyone - not in a crash, you're in the race!
@dustinjackson23837 ай бұрын
Damn JR was always in the mix
@tnwhiskey68Ай бұрын
Tony Stewart too!
@burntheobedient44734 ай бұрын
That Martin Harvick finish was one of the best finishes.
@toddmanger71944 ай бұрын
2007 with the skycam right there with the photo finish has to be one of the best finishes in all of nascar
@pens876684 ай бұрын
I wish Fox still used that camera
@isaiahbyrnes44852 ай бұрын
first race i ever watched!
@tnwhiskey68Ай бұрын
That camera angle at the finish should always be used!
@kaitsethlikai57894 ай бұрын
can we just appreciate mike darrell and larry calling these races 🤧🤧
@sweetnasty24235 ай бұрын
Jr’s run from 2010-2015 is elite. 1 win, three 2nd place finishes and a 3rd.
@fiftyin074 ай бұрын
Junior was insane at Daytona and Talladega in general.
@zacharyzimmerman67644 ай бұрын
That's 6 races not 5 as your total has
@brandonlugo4254 ай бұрын
@@zacharyzimmerman6764 2011 he crashed outta the race
@hendomac204 ай бұрын
@@brandonlugo425 Yeah that’s the only outlier of that time. But crashing out late and finishing 24th is pretty good considering the circumstances. He coulda crashed out early and been near last.
@zacharyzimmerman67644 ай бұрын
@@brandonlugo425 and that's my point all finishes even if a bad finish should have been mentioned
@kben246 ай бұрын
Greg Biffle was notorious for not making a move on the last lap at Daytona…
@joekaput7474 ай бұрын
If he ditched his teammate in 12 he and Jr would've had quite the drag race at the end. But, instead he was a good teammate
@ethanweeter27324 ай бұрын
And he never won a 500.
@DerrickRG4 ай бұрын
@@joekaput747 Can't really blame him for that one.
@ayrton424 ай бұрын
Biff was the anti Dale. For every right move Dale would make, Biffle made a bad one. He was in contention SO many years and always chose the wrong line on the last lap.
@JBK3533 ай бұрын
Seeing 2012 finish again just pissed me off again. Like come on this the Daytona 500 and you gonna sit there and not make an attempt to win. That was trash to me.
@janovetteZR-14 ай бұрын
In my opinion the Harvick finish in 2007 was one of the best. Five overtake in just one lap... In fact, the best finish ever of the Daytona 500
@bradenthacker62264 ай бұрын
the jump in quality in 2010 is wild haha. HD TV really changed the game.
@Odin3v3 ай бұрын
Whats so annoying about that, HD existed in the 80s. Just TV broadcasting and TVs failed to keep up. In 2002 we had a 32 inch Phillips flatscreen tube HD that supported 1080i and everything was still in piss ass 480x720 resolution for TV broadcasting.
@bradenthacker62263 ай бұрын
@@Odin3v that's interesting, never knew that.
@zwalker153 ай бұрын
Denny Hamlin’s run from 2012 to 2021 was also crazy Won 3 times Top 5 5 times And never finished below 20 in the other 2 years
@zachheitman62474 ай бұрын
That Newman wreck is still brutal to watch.
@STP43FAN13 ай бұрын
Newman brought it all on himself there. Since this new car debuted in 2022 it seems there’s less incidence of chopping off cars behind
@alexspitznaugle63873 ай бұрын
4 years later and it still makes me sick
@Flyingace6784 ай бұрын
Jarrett’s car came SO CLOSE to taking off in the first one
@bsheaves4 ай бұрын
That 07 finish represents everything that race is. A close finish and total carnage
@ericgambrel86274 ай бұрын
the amount of these that included Jr and Biffle at the front is kinda crazy
@zzz6valvoline4 ай бұрын
Conclusion: Mark Martin is the unluckiest guy in Cup history.
@gen-zeke-85713 ай бұрын
2010 was one of the greatest 2nd place finishes of all time.
@heishmanc_4 ай бұрын
Can we all appreciate in the 2010 final lap, turn 4 the skill it took for Gordon not to wreck the first time? Pretty much looking at the door of the car to his inside.
@a_goblue20233 ай бұрын
Man I miss Waltrip on the call and the old gen 4-6 cars. I hate the new ones. Ik Jr didn’t win 2010, but that was the most impressive final lap driving I’ve ever seen at Daytona, he went from like 10th to 2nd in 1 lap
@killersaxsoloАй бұрын
Had Earnhardt Senior at Talladega vibes
@YoFritts3 ай бұрын
Wild that FOX presented the race in their FOX Widescreen way back in 2005, not quite in HD yet, but still very impressive for the time.
@nfsking274 ай бұрын
I get goosebumps everytime I watch the 2007 finish. Man what a race
@bgood4243 ай бұрын
This is sad in a way because you see the crowds getting smaller each year after 2016.
@RabbitHead093 ай бұрын
Jimmie 2006 🎉🎉 Where my love for NASCAR came from!!!
@joshuases14855 ай бұрын
I was about to say "Why doesnt it go back to 2000?" Then I realized, R.I.P. 1951 - 2001
@zanemarte98774 ай бұрын
2000 race was a snoozefest, a big humiliation of what racing at Daytona is supposed to show. 2001 even with Dale's crash is one of THE BEST 500's EVER, and this all just from looking at what kind of racing it gave to the fans.
@needsmetal4 ай бұрын
2000 made the 2013 race look like 2005
@RowdyGromwwwww4 ай бұрын
Dale Earnhardt was a horrible driver
@SamuelLiu20017 ай бұрын
I miss NASCAR On ESPN. It’s been awhile since I watched NASCAR.
@michaelfalkner11864 ай бұрын
2003: And Waltrip gets to celebrate this one!
@richcandoit3 ай бұрын
That 2020 finish still gets me everytime. I was there and it was scary because they were blocking off the wreck with covers. So everyone was terrified
@mikeyoungblood16423 ай бұрын
As depressing as it is, but if not for Dale Earnhardt Sr.’s death in the 2001 500, Ryan Newman would have been killed in that 2020 wreck
@cobramystic_gaming15054 ай бұрын
2005 Daytona 500 was one of the best races in the modern era
@mikes64574 ай бұрын
Jeff Gordon proving he was the man on those last 2 laps! I still can't believe he held em off
@briancanterberry30854 ай бұрын
My hero JEFF GORDON 🦙🦙🏆🏆
@voncridhe3 ай бұрын
That sound is unlike anything man, its OP
@mikeyoungblood16424 ай бұрын
It’s insane that Danica was in the top 3 at the white flag in 2013
@arwyss3 ай бұрын
If she moved down in front of the 88 when he was charging… she’d have either caused a wreck, or had a shot to win the Daytona 500
@mikeyoungblood16423 ай бұрын
@@arwyssi was a huge advocate for Danica being in NASCAR, but she needed to spend much more time in the Busch/Nationwide/Xfininty series if she really wanted to be more than a publicity driver. She never learned how to handle a stock car and thought she was better than she was
@Lsthnbrd3 ай бұрын
2007 was the most beautiful finish ever. Everyone wrecking behind them with just 2 cars left side by side for the finish
@mattmorford74894 ай бұрын
Nice collection of replays over the years of Daytona
@shawnchristianson3243 ай бұрын
Gen 4 engines and racing was sooo good! Best drivers, and fans packing the stands. Commentary was awesome between NBC and Fox. Completely different time. Plus, no stupid stages.
@zzzaccounting5924Ай бұрын
Awesome video, Eli!
@scottpetersonpeterson81472 ай бұрын
That 2010 call really shows how much darrell loves junior
@robbiegreen73384 ай бұрын
I miss the sound of the cars from the 90s and early 2000s, todays Cars are to quiet
@trevleisner3 ай бұрын
Ryan Newman's 2020 crash still gives me the chills. I really thought he was dead, and I know I'm not the only one who thought that...
@Yellowshyguy699 ай бұрын
Great vid 👍
@moose5835 күн бұрын
2007 onboard video of kevin harvick is insanse. what a win
@Alex_Mac_3 ай бұрын
Mears needed to follow Newman in 2006. Can't imagine that Dodge was thrilled with his choice haha
@SamuelLiu20017 ай бұрын
2013 was a tough one
@ZachJohnson53 ай бұрын
Respect to you for starting the list with 2002.
@titanicthomas19343 ай бұрын
2010 will always live in my heart as I was a big fan of jamie mcmurray.
@Crotchlickmeoff4 ай бұрын
As a Jr. Fan it's bittersweet his runs in the 500,he should have won more than just 2.
@mikeyoungblood16424 ай бұрын
True but his 2004 & 2014 wins were so dope
@TanDawg583 ай бұрын
Wards "SONOFABITCH! WE WON IT MAN!" Always makes me laugh 2011s I remember standing at the Houston Airport and I saw a Red and White car doing donuts, but I couldn't tell the number. I had forgotten that the 21 had reverted back to the Red and White, I thought the 32 of Terry Labonte, who was also red and white, won the race at first.
@The_Doug1244 ай бұрын
Were fortunate enough to see the 500 ‘06-12, had gone down though since ‘03 to the Duels, Busch race, oh the memories. Almost half of these races we were there on the SuperStretch. 2007 was the most incredible finish, but JP Montoya’s jet dryer race was the *ODDEST* thing I’ve ever been a part of or witnessed.
@nttotd46114 ай бұрын
Darrell wartrip was the best commentary of fox loved listen to him in all nascar
@johngavlick647924 күн бұрын
2007 was my first nascar race
@GMitchell51504 ай бұрын
"Got no cash to check yet" LOL. Aw DW.....
@anthonyruggiero19883 ай бұрын
I just noticed Clint Bowyer unhooked his window net upside down in 07. It was already down when he flipped back over on his wheels 😆
@aidanw93783 ай бұрын
Damn I miss tandem racing. That was always so much fun.
@brandedmcgowan94144 ай бұрын
2003-2007 the gen 4 car 2008-2010 the change in cars 2011-current the quality of high definition TV and Daytona's asphalt replacement 2013 change of car Need i say more or missing?
@ronnieroberts74144 ай бұрын
Where'd Junebug come from. I was at that race. First time and an awesome experience. Jr was working that entire race
@SamuelLiu20017 ай бұрын
2011 was a surprise
@SamuelLiu20017 ай бұрын
I might rewatch NASCAR again.
@DerrickRG4 ай бұрын
Why are you leaving 900 different comments on the same video.
This video made me realize Hamlin was knocking on the door for YEARS i just really never noticed it back then
@SamuelLiu20017 ай бұрын
I might come back to NASCAR again.
@Jameswormsley035 ай бұрын
🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
@Justin-me8id4 ай бұрын
WOW!
@TheTheratfarmer3 ай бұрын
Dale would never go high. The Master, lol.
@pens876684 ай бұрын
If the rain and the battery issue doesn’t happen, I firmly believe Junior would’ve won in 2003. He was the best driver all of speed weeks that year.
@TheTheratfarmer3 ай бұрын
up to the driver.
@chrisspbacon_3 ай бұрын
I do not remember them restarting single row, crazy how different this sport has become
@thestacychambers57793 ай бұрын
2012 finish pissed me off so much,I remember watching it live back then mad as hell Biffle wanted to be a company man and fucking Hamlin couldn’t catch up to shake things up it’s like you could do shoulda coulda woulda for days but if Dale Jr had one more lap for ‘10,’12,& 13’ that would’ve been 4 wins in 5 years 🔥
@DausteyII3 ай бұрын
I'm a Dale Jr Stan but man, something about that 2010 finish is still crazy to watch. He may not have one, but what a way to pull himself to 2nd
@tommydotyjr.29663 ай бұрын
Darrell put it best during the cooldown lap: "he looked like his daddy coming through there!"
@danielbeesley13263 ай бұрын
As a Kenneth fan, 09 and 12 are sweet, but god watching that 2016 win slip away on the final lap hurts.
@ethanweeter27324 ай бұрын
2020 was one of the best finishes to a 500, so was 2007 and 2016.
@kylecolletti69943 ай бұрын
Crazy how many times they threw a caution when they’re 100 feet from the start finish line
@bryceripley3040Ай бұрын
Dale Earnhardt Jr. was so f((((kin good.
@ryanmacklyn61063 ай бұрын
29:30 that motor sound 😍
@Timmay6803 ай бұрын
2016 best finish to a daytona 500 ever
@joshuashorba6892Күн бұрын
Ryan Blaney is due man. He's gonna get a 500 very soon.
@toetap81182 ай бұрын
Jr randomly gets that second wind💀
@Lancr-jq2or3 ай бұрын
Man i miss those X pipes.
@TheTheratfarmer3 ай бұрын
What track is it? i go high some times. These under experience, learn.
@ChrisJ9263 ай бұрын
This is the best reminder to keep Larry McReynolds and Darrell Waltrip OUT of the broadcast booth
@Ghost293033 ай бұрын
When Kurt Busch won the 2017 Daytona 500 , not only was it his first 500 win , it was his first restrictor plate win .
@TheTheratfarmer3 ай бұрын
Dale, I'm not the best fan, but he is one of the greatest drivers ever.
@SamuelLiu20017 ай бұрын
Lol Danica Patrick
@recon47863 ай бұрын
Biffle might be one of the best superspeedway racers to never get the trophy. So many close ones
@SamuelLiu20017 ай бұрын
Kurt Busch is a lucky man.
@TheTheratfarmer3 ай бұрын
Wide open, tap the brake.
@TheTheratfarmer3 ай бұрын
they learn a hard lessen.
@a_goblue20233 ай бұрын
I live in Daytona a I stg the 500 weekend its cursed for rain. Like it literally barely rains in February in Daytona, only on 500 weekend 😂
@foxwolf3164 ай бұрын
Man joey 2015 win made you wonder how people really hated 2015
@DblCheese3 ай бұрын
Wtf was everybody's spotter on the inside line doing in the 07 race. My god you could see Harvick coming from 5-6 cars back. Caught em all sleeping.
@TheTheratfarmer3 ай бұрын
the engine.
@ricardobjj243 ай бұрын
Tony Stewart really had the chance to win like 3 of these
@blaineshores41843 ай бұрын
Happy Michael Waltrip got a victory he could actually enjoy for longer than 5 seconds.
@yvngp00t963 ай бұрын
Starting one year earlier would have made this a very different video
@dwalke263 ай бұрын
2015, I was there
@cdmurphy324 ай бұрын
Every time I see the 2007 500 Mark Martin wins but he doesn't I was so deflated watching it I'm sure he was as well
@TheTheratfarmer3 ай бұрын
Wrd Burrton, Bill Davis racing.
@damplips32123 ай бұрын
14:29 lmaoo what they even saying
@DustonEllis243 ай бұрын
Does anyone know what happened to Carl Edward and Jamie mcmurry