2000 Talladega Winston 500

Dale Earnhardt wins his 76th and final NASCAR Cup race in legendary fashion racing from the back of the pack to the lead in the closing laps of the 2000 Winston 500 at Talladega.
NASCAR Winston Cup race number 30 of 34
October 15, 2000 at Talladega Superspeedway, Talladega, AL
188 laps on a 2.660 mile paved track (500.1 miles)
Time of race: 3:01:06
Average Speed: 165.681 mph
Pole Speed: 190.279 mph Cautions: 3 for 13 laps
Margin of Victory: 0.119 sec
Attendance: n/a
Cautions:
1:10:00 #01 Dave Marcus engine
1:18:35 #02 Ward Burton tire
1:54:40 #03 Bobby Hamilton & Mark Martin crash
2:13:45 Last lap crash/finish

[@NascarAllOut]

From Dale The Movie: amzn.to/2UEUT8Y

[@jonbaker4137]

I had a lot of memory and collected his cars.

[@robertmaclean9535]

L,) Ĺ

[@jimbutler4084]

@Justin Recinos o[ À׳××××ww×××@

[@thedonutchaser4325]

👌

[@thedonutchaser4325]

i 9o

[@TheMIGHTparanormal]

This was the greatest race ever. The racing, the excitement. It was the best. AND WE DIDNT HAVE TO HEAR ABOUT PLAYOFFS

[@alanluscombe8a553]

Indeed, you are correcr sir!

[@sammyweed4771]

I was there, right in the top corner coming out of turn two on the back stretch, had season tickets there for 14 years, and this one definitely one of the best and my favorites, Watching 3 car find his best grove for the last laps, what an amazing driver, and of course he pulled it off and had the fans and my crew on our feet all day, simply amazing , miss you iron head !!!

[@lorenl950]

Good call

[@badmonkey2222]

The last great years of NASCAR before it went to 💩

[@alanluscombe8a553]

@@badmonkey2222 dont you mean before IT???

[@michaellowe17]

I'm sixty years old, I first followed NASCAR in the late sixties. To me NASCAR's golden era was from the late eighties until the early 2000s. On the super speedways this race here was the peak. The aerodynamic package was perfect. The cars were competitive and stable. When Dale died I knew that they would throw this package away, they did. Mandatory neck restraints, better seats, and safer barriers are among the good things that came from that tragedy. But there was nothing wrong with this aero package, it worked. As for "The Chase" format, I thought that it was an obvious mistake from the beginning. I hung around for a year or two after that, hoping that they would see it as the failure that it is. They did not. Breaking up races into stages was the final straw. I have no interest in what they currently call racing, and I'm not alone. This was great.

[@charlesbukowski9836]

I know that basically the cars nowadays are like IROC cars.. all the same.. super stable.. cookie cutter.. why did the Chase format not work you think?

[@steviechampagne]

@@charlesbukowski9836why didn’t the chase work? because it sucks to watch! do you know ANYONE who enjoys watching stage racing?

[@gainonten4031]

I left as well with the Chase and JJ's fake championships, and the gimmicks (lucky dog, cautions, stages, driver introductions crap, boring broadcasting, ugly cars). This race is the perfect nascar.

[@joshuahedrick]

Yeah, I miss that aero package on the superspeedways. Look at the first 1/3 of this race. Pack racing, 3 and many times 4 wide. No wrecks and drivers were happy with ability to pass.

[@davidchristie6205]

The only race I think that should be in stages is the all-star race

[@jamesdalton7191]

I temporarily went back in time watching this race. The hair on the back of my neck stood up seeing Dale Earnhardt pass into 1st with 3 laps to go and then takes the win. An awesome race back in 2000 and still is still watching it today. RIP Dale Earnhardt 🏁

[@purwantiallan5089]

Dale Sr iconic win at 2000 Winston Select 500 still is legendary even 24 years later.

[@SimonZimmermann82]

I'm sitting here in Germany watching this again after all these years. I first saw NASCAR when the cable guy came by shortly after my parents got divorced and he deliberately left eurosport unrestricted because I think he felt sorry for us in this small apartment in the black forest near Basel. When we watched zombieland at University, I was the only one among many to understand the 3 on Woody's car. I still watch most races till today - what a brilliant sport!

[@purwantiallan5089]

Makes me miss memories of NASCAR 2001 PS2.😢

[@greyghost293]

I was there. Drove from TEXAS. Unbelievable. Went to Talladega 4 times Earnhardt won two Junior won two Luckiest fan alive and yes this was best race ever!

[@purwantiallan5089]

Still approved even in 2024.

[@SubsWithNoVideos-lw2lg]

“Here comes Earnhardt” “How did he get through all these cars? I don’t understand!” Gives me chills every time

[@captainbart]

Listened and viewed in real time....the entire grand stands were exploding with "Look!", "Here HE comes!". and my fav, "He can see the air......." A moment in time for any fan of the sport.........truly amazing, was Dale Earnhardt.

[@Mr.Martin4500]

@@captainbart well said Sir

[@brianpatrickreddington1750]

no double yellow line rule that didn't come into play until after Dale Earnhardt's death in 2001

[@grahamkeeton6643]

Simple answer Because Earnhardt is the intimidator

[@gandalfthegrey8236]

@@brianpatrickreddington1750 yellow line rule?

[@MrMiD.Life.Crisis]

Back when every lap was worth watching. Every race was an event.

[@purwantiallan5089]

Yep. Now every single NASCAR race since 2020 to 2024 (except Plate track races and 2024 Atlanta 1 Race) are more like a borefest show. Especially with Gen 7 cars.

[@georgebeck3992]

First race Charlotte 1996, at open wheel tragedy Charlotte. Saw greed and pride destroy fan loyalty. Liked it better when alls you had to do was turn left

[@MacMac-bt4kt]

Are they have now is a bunch of wine ass white nasty and Mommy boys out there right now!!!

[@teamhelman6144]

"The intimidator is scraped and beaten, but he will not be denied." This gives me chills.

[@robertblack8117]

Team Helman loved watching him race

[@68air]

@@robertblack8117 ---How the hell did he get up there so quick? Kenny Wallace deserved half that million for sure.

[@68air]

@Christopher Bateman Hell yes! With 4 laps to go he wasn't even in the top 15. Even Ned Jarrett couldn't understand it! LOL 2:12:17. God I miss him and Ned Jarrett's call.

[@debbiezararis9992]

Im a car nut I have to watch this video almost everyday. This guy was and is the best driver I have ever seen. cant wait for Daytona 2020. will be there. you Mr. restrictor plate dame you are so missed.

[@Talisayin]

Scraped*

[@parksed24]

I miss the way this gen sounded, this is what I hear in my head when I think of NASCAR.

[@carwhiz90]

These were real stock cars with real drivers

[@AnnoyingBastsardonSteam]

Same

[@Dartht33bagger]

My dad and grandpa watched Nascar all the time when I was a kid. After Dale died they stopped and I never stuck with it. When I think of Nascar I think of this sound. Its jarring watching modern races and not hearing it.

[@josephdavis4872]

I've missed the old pavement at Talladega Superspeedway. It provided better racing than the new pavement.

[@purwantiallan5089]

​@@josephdavis4872the new pavement at Talladega since 2014 looked poor compared to PS1 Talladega Superspeedway.

[@extraglutenplz3758]

Damn, NASCAR was so good in the 90's and early 2000's.

[@paulconard7093]

IKKPPP

[@curtisallred7250]

Yup! It's stupid today. Playoffs are for football, not racing. When Dale Earnhardt raced, there were no stage points, no chase, and no playoffs. They won championships, not chases.

[@worktime8847]

#3

[@mohawkvalleyphenomenon2974]

I loved every bit of it at the time. I would not miss a lap I miss the old style and points system.😢

[@anxiousbottle]

Good NASCAR: 1990-2003

[@the_bencredible]

When you can here the fans over the cars you know it was the golden days of NASCAR

[@darrellshaw4491]

Go Dale!!!

[@darrellshaw4491]

Love that #3 car and driver!!;;

[@darrellshaw4491]

Best ever!!!

[@purwantiallan5089]

Platinum days of NASCAR for me: 1980s to 2000 (no elimination playoff format).

[@timettinger2017]

The sound of those engines, almost like flashing swords after the roar!

[@indyfan2]

The Imtimidator wasn't a fan of this new package but he made this last dash to the front, from 17th, very memorable and made it count. I would never forget when I watched it live on ESPN broadcast from Dr. Punch, Benny Parsons and Ned Jarrett. R.I.P Dale Earnhardt and Benny Parsons, they're missed so much.

[@JJA1987]

indyfan2 He may have hated plate racing but he was the master of it & now Junior currently is

[@earnhardt3613]

If Jr:s last name was"nt Earnhardt he would not even be a thought in anyones mind

[@jtwigg23]

Jeff Young so a 2 time Daytona 500 winner wouldn't be a thought in anyone's mind?

[@midnightdeluxegaming6582]

Jeff Young So...a person who won the Daytona 500 twice wouldn't be remembered? I'd like to see you do better. I really would. J.D. McDuffie head looking ass.

[@vincelee8876]

@@midnightdeluxegaming6582 J.D. Mcduffie head looking ass. Using that one the first chance I get. In fact I'm on my way to Walmart cause its guaranteed to happen. Can't Wait!

[@Crisgo3d]

We'll never see another race like this ever again.

[@kurtromkey1536]

I was there with my Wife and My DAD!

[@TradeAlgoPremier]

Crisgo3d, history will repeat itself.

[@wolfgangvan-uber6515]

@@daffy7313 I'm pretty sure he means the drivers like Earnhardt, Gordon etc. and the cars competing in this race.

[@waitingonmars9244]

Sadly. I hate I'm young because I missed the best of racing

[@droldsw31]

Agreed. He is Dead.

[@thor3949]

Man I'm so nostalgic for these days of nascar. Even 20 years later and knowing how the race ends I'm still on the edge of my seat watching them go 5 wide around the corners. I never thought as a kid this would be Dale's last win and less than a year later I'd watch him die on tv. The glory days of nascar for me. Definitely miss seeing the Labonte and Burton brothers on the track so many names I havent heard in years, and some of the best liveries ever on any stock cars. It will never be like this again and I'm just glad this was my weekends as a kid.

[@robertdrake3090]

Drafting 101-Dale took them all to school one last time.R.I.P. The best ever.

[@RamblinRambley]

Yes!

[@brianlehr78]

Amen!

[@stephaniefisher2241]

I truly believe he could see the air.

[@riftraft2015]

As Eli and buddy Baker once said announcing a race on MRN. Dale was put to the back for "rough" driving once, and a loose lug once.. So twice he was put to the back. Both times, In a few laps he was leading AGAIN. Eli and Buddy were both laughing their asses off. One says " HEY Nascar, you can re start that #3 in the parking lot across the street. It DONT MATTER, Dale is GOING to the front"😆

[@stephaniefisher2241]

@@riftraft2015 love this story.

[@Fultonfalcons86]

There will never be another racer like the Intimidator Dale was NASCAR when he died so did NASCAR.............Long Live #3

[@bigwheelie9812]

190k views looks like all the old fans came back to relive the good ol days

[@slammer3140]

*****UPDATE***** 536k now

[@craigasche8420]

Dude I was at this race along with about 12 others family and friends and it’s one I will never EVER forget. It was unreal

[@wolverine9632]

Yep.

[@chevellehoyt449]

Update 1 Million

[@RustyB22]

1.4 million.

[@pault.backes7565]

RIP Dale Earnhardt, Bobby Hamilton, and Benny Parsons.

[@jsiouan2]

John Andretti has now joined them

[@BobbyPatricca]

To those thinking this is a different version of the broadcast (no graphics on screen, interviews aren't on screen, etc.), YOU ARE CORRECT! This is the version that is in the "Dale" DVD set. Also the reason the quality is so high.

[@midnightdeluxegaming6582]

Bobby Patricca Okay yeah I was wondering. Like I know I was dumb young at 2000 but I remember interviews and stuff. 😂😂 I thought my memory was failing.

[@michaelshaw8407]

I figured it was just to avoid copyright infringement

[@thomasstewart-tm2ts]

The first lap was more entertaining than the last 20 years of NASCAR.

[@purwantiallan5089]

Even way more entertaining than the whole 2020 to 2023 NASCAR Season and 2022 to 2024 F1 Seasons COMBINED!

[@poorjf]

BP: "How did he get THROUGH ALL THESE CARS?! I do not UNDERSTAND how he DID THAT!!" Classic.

[@wesleyloroff2736]

Easy Its Talledaga. You can go front to back to front again in 8 laps

[@purwantiallan5089]

​@@wesleyloroff2736much like in PS2 NASCAR THUNDER games. From 33rd to 1st in 4 laps Only.

[@MarkMeadows90]

This is the racing I grew up with. The peak of NASCAR viewing. LOVE IT!

[@badmonkey2222]

Not only the peak of viewing the peak of NASCAR. I think, the cars still had HP unlike today, they sounded 100× better, they looked so much better, no lame stage racing, can't stand to even watch it anymore and that's sad coming from somebody that grew up 20 miles from Rockingham and have been to so many races there and everywhere can't even count, and lived and breathed NASCAR since I was a kid.

[@dparsons343]

Love the body style in those days, and the engines just sound so mean, and raspy. And seeing Jr bump drafting Dale Sr across the front stretch gave me chills. Nascar was something else back then.

[@timothyshade7521]

4Real. Bother. [e-mail]

[@timothyshade7521]

That was cool

[@sivvybee]

14 years ago today. Scared my two year old Daughter the last 5 laps but she hung in and cheered with me. He was the Greatest.

[@RamblinRambley]

Dale Earnhardt will always be the best NASCAR driver to me!

[@BigJsgarage]

AMEN

[@RamblinRambley]

***** :)

[@Aaronator]

Hello fellow gamer. :D But I agree. Dale will always be one of the best drivers ever.

[@danno_1520]

Same here

[@leewatson6599]

All Access Gaming yep, he's the only one who could away with cheating. He never impressed me

[@johnsheldon7716]

The voice of Benny over NASCAR had a similar effect to what Madden brought to the NFL. Neither sport has been the same without them.

[@gfoursux9]

WOW! Boy, I remember that race like it was yesterday. Never an Earnhardt fan but always respected him. Arguably the best race race I ever saw. He was the master at Talladega. Terrible loss to the sport in February 2001. Cup Racing went to Heaven with Dale Sr. that day.

[@ToaAntan]

Truly a great example of NASCAR's finest racing. no CoTs, very little idiotic driving, just gritty no-holds-barred racing.

[@mattmoon5300]

ToaAntan mainly because your life was on the line

[@D5YouTube]

^^ What Matt said. These cars provided great racing but they weren’t safe whatsoever. Drivers couldn’t afford to do some of the stupidity that they do in present day. Couple that in with straight up concrete walls, open faced helmets, and very little safety mechanisms, one bad move could put you 10 feet under. This was truly a dangerous era of NASCAR racing, and it’s truly unfortunate that it took the death of Dale Earnhardt the next season for NASCAR to do something consider they lost 4 or 5 drivers in 2000 alone.

[@midnightdeluxegaming6582]

Doyle5x naacar sucks now btw. Single file racing no leader changes. Kyle busch usually wins after driving dirty then bitch when he doesnt wins.

[@prevost8686]

ToaAntan No, this wasn’t their finest. Even at this point many drivers including Sr. were complaining about NASCAR ruining racing. Super Speedway racing died with restrictor plates. I’m not saying that plates didn’t have to be mandated. NASCAR simply couldn’t afford cars being launched up into the grandstands due to lawsuits but that didn’t change the fact that the plates killed Daytona & Dega racing. I’m plenty old enough to remember racing before the plates and even this example isn’t even close in comparison.

[@rumaabba8875]

and NO C0MUNISTS gangs as circuit directors

[@gth804f]

One of the best superspeedway finishes. I was not an Earnhardt fan at all but watching this now makes my hair stand up. The man could see the air. Respect.

[@jaymule7342]

I got chills watching Jr push Senior down the track. So cool!!

[@primetime3521]

We could've seen more 3

[@davidking909]

I remember watching this race like it was yesterday. I was 40 years old, jumping up and down like a young kid, yelling at Dale to go,go. My God that was such a great race, when nascar was nascar. When you could count on seeing a great race without listening to the bullcrap thats being shoved at you today. Everything is so pc now,including the drivers.

[@rebelsoul5980]

So sad that they destroyed NASCAR, points system, STAGE racing, forced road courses at naturally amazing tracks, now dirt racing at Bristol. NASCAR created a mess when all they had to do was change very little to nothing!!

[@mattlatorre9084]

Dale's last win... RIP

[@brookenunley4475]

Matthew LaTorre at Least it was at Talladega

[@SuperScottschannel]

I was there too. Camped out in the infield.

[@collinjamesguitar]

His best win too.

[@collinjamesguitar]

Seriously there isnt a better example of his skill and instinct than this race.

[@theProdigy02]

@@SuperScottschannel me too hell of weekend

[@jonbaker4137]

The man that ruled NASCAR.

[@skippingrhyme4386]

33:12 it's cool too see Bill, Sr and Jr run 123. The past present and future of Talledega and NASCAR!

[@DixytheGoat9]

Which one was the Past and Present cause Bill and Dale Sr race around the same time

[@dannycruz4861]

Dale intimidated every driver. On that day he proved to be the best driver on the track. Dale Earnhardt is the best their is,was, and ever will be as one of the best of the best, thank you Dale R.I.P.

[@albertadcock6862]

You got that right

[@evilangel8194]

Except for Jeff Gordon, Dale wants to trade some paint all the other drivers I'm good let me get out of your way Jeff Gordon bring it on, Jeff had a lot of respect for Dale but he didn't fear him like just about all the other driver

[@WhoopityDoo]

Can't believe it's been 16 years since then. Feels like it was yesterday.

[@BigJsgarage]

16 years in Died: February 18, 2001

[@oscartobaroatmeal6734]

Whoopity Doo now 17 years, that's how old I am.

[@mausecoolschool5712]

@@oscartobaroatmeal6734 whooping now 19 damn

[@oscartobaroatmeal6734]

@@mausecoolschool5712 Ikr. Actually I was born the same week Dale Senior won that race

[@RallyLancer95]

@@BigJsgarage So that was date. I find it surreal I watched that live. I was 5

[@tymcfadden8496]

I sure do miss you Dale... The Intimidator, Mr. Restrictor Plate, THE DEGGA DOMINATOR!!

[@X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X]

I love hearing those people scream when Earnhardt took the lead...

[@joeylogano6133]

It was as if he turned the difficulty to “easy”.

[@SUPEREEVEEMASTER]

Didn't watch this live but this aero package used on the plate races from late 2000 to 2001 is the best plate package I've ever seen.

[@zanemarte9877]

It was all because of those roof spoilers enhancing the draft way too close for comfort. They got rid of those after the Fall 2001 race. But they could've left the near vertical angle rear spoiler though.

[@Dreway]

Zane Marte shut up

[@oscartobaroatmeal6734]

Rest of the restrictors cars from 2002-2007: unsettled Tom*

[@kennethstinocher2421]

Greatest race in Talledega history. Dale SR is and will always be the greatest restrictor plate racer. RIP DALE SR. He is missed by so many. And it was the only time he won the Winston Million. That is what I call racing.

[@ryanjamieson8779]

@Rocket Man lol who velcros your helmet in the morning?

[@darrellshaw4491]

Got that right brother!

[@darrellshaw4491]

@Rocket Man you can go to hell

[@wheelbarrow23]

I was born in 2001 so I never had the privilege to watch Dale Sr. race. I grew up a HUGE Dale Jr. fan and even went dressed as him for Halloween. I always asked why he was called Jr. I was too young to realize that he was named after his Dad (Dale Sr.) so it made me naturally curious about Dale Sr. I watched a documentary about him on ESPN and I felt like I was watching a story about a superhero. The stories I heard were flat out unbelievable and mesmerized my 7 year old brain, ever since then I've been a huge Dale Sr. fan. I started to get into iracing now as an adult (can't afford to race IRL right now) and I constantly watch his highlights and past races to study how he and his competition drove. The moves he would make seemed so bold and crazy but we're extremely calculated. Not other driver would try to edge someone else out nearly 4 wide on the straight at talladega, but he did MULTIPLE times and was able to get his nose under another car and make a cleanish pass. I aspire and hope to understand a race car the way he did.

[@MrDman952000]

Thumbs up if we should spam NASCAR's website and/or e-mail address with this video to remind them of what plate racing used to be like!

[@canismajorconservative8094]

Dale Earnhardt was an amazing driver. His skill was unmatched. He did things that no one can explain, still today. RIP INTIMIDATOR !! !!

[@jrftworth]

Words can't describe how amazing Dale was behind the wheel of a race car. He did things in his car at restrictor plate tracks that were beyond belief. There is no way in hell Kyle Busch even comes close to what Dale has done. This race is one of my all time favorites to watch.

[@ToaAntan]

Anyone who compares Kyle Busch or Jimmie Johnson to the Man in Black is a complete fucking moron. Their pretty-boy drivers will never compare to the likes of the Intimidator and The King. Johnson can win as many races as he wants but he will never have their tenacity, their ferocity, or their crowd-pleasing tempers!

[@LT1HILLINGHOE]

KnuxMaster Without the Chase, Johnson is a 0 time champion.

[@ToaAntan]

LT1HILLINGHOE This exactly.

[@robertanderson2898]

How difficult would it be to calculate all the seasons with the Chase as if they were just regular old-school point scoring seasons? That would be interesting. Would Johnson really have ZERO?

[@LT1HILLINGHOE]

Robert Anderson It's already been done. Johnson has none.

[@austinnoble3737]

The sounds of these engines are music to my ears.

[@angelozararis7404]

Sb2 what an engine.

[@badmonkey2222]

Yea over 800hp. Makes the shit 550hp engines they have now sound like toys.

[@badmonkey2222]

@NASTY CANASTA hahahahahshshshsh 450?!?!?!? There has NEVER been a cup car with that low of HP in the modern era until 2016 when they got those new shit 550hp engines and that's the lowest it's ever been. Yes they all had plates, once again let me educate somebody, restrictor plates do not affect horsepower very much, they restrict fuel flow and airflow WITHOUT taking thier HP that was the whole point of using them so they could take power and speed without taking away much HP...just do yourself a favorand go Google it, the cars from the 80s until 2016 hand anywhere from 750 to 900HP... go now...get

[@badmonkey2222]

@NASTY CANASTA what the fuck are you talking about??!- Bill Elliott when he set his speed record the cars had almost 900 horsepower that year, I said the engines now from 2016 onward when they got new engines had lower HP the new engines in 2016 they produce 550 on super Speedways and mile-and-a-half tracks with the spacer and they open them to 750 on short tracks and road courses, I never said anything about the cars back in the day not being able to produce more than 550 you said that that's what this whole thing is about now you're claiming they had more horsepower????? Your the one needs to lay of the crack, from EARLY 80S UNTIL 2016 HP VARIED FROM 700S TO ALMOST 900, AFTER 2016, 550 SSW AND MILE 1/2s, 750 ROAD COURSES AND SHORTTRACKS... and read what I said restrictor plates restrict air and fuel which do restrict horsepower but not much that's why they use them, they definitely didn't cut the horsepower in 1/2 to 450 there's never been a cup car with 450 horsepower in the modern era......Period until now they are close because they suck now, like everthing else, music, etc.... and damn dude you're the one talking about restrictor plates why do you think they couldn't set up all record like Bill Elliott's with 850 horsepower? because they have restrictor plates on Super Speedways in the early nineties man some of the cars had almost 900 HP.

[@badmonkey2222]

@NASTY CANASTA AFTER FUCKING 2016 DUMBASS YES YOUR ARTICLE IS FROM 2018 and once again I never said that they couldn't produce more than 550 after 2016 I said 550 on super Speedways and 750 on short track and road courses how many times do I have to fucking say it can you not read???????? and before 2016 they absolutely had over 800 horsepower I will get the links right now dumbass.

[@badmonkey2222]

Damn time flies, 20 yrs since Earnhardt passed, i was at Rockingham the next week, will never forget it, I live 45 minutes from the track and I've been to so many races there can't even count, was just different, the whole vibe and feel in the air the whole day and when Junior got in that wreck on the 2nd lap scared the hell out of everybody.

[@carwhiz90]

Such a shame after the 2004 season Rockingham was without a cup race. NASCAR needs to bring it back

[@badmonkey2222]

@@carwhiz90 I know they were talking about last year bringing it back for the Xfinity series but I've never heard them say anything else about it, I miss going to races there but the sad thing is I don't even know if I would go, i can't stand Nascar anymore, has gotten so bad, the cars have no horsepower anymore, they look like shit and sound like shit, don't like any of the drivers and hate that lame stage racing, and this is coming from somebody that's been going to races and lived and breathed NASCAR since the late 70 when i was a kid.

[@ericskinner2039]

Folks I told you at the top of the show if you have seat belts on your sofa, you better buckle up!

[@dennisbailey2216]

I was at that race, one of the best races I’ve ever witnessed live. Amazing run SR. Had at the end.

[@ronditchen6664]

I was lucky enough to be at that race in the stands my wife And I were big earnhardt fans We drove down from Michigan with 17 laps to go I told my wife we might as well head out beat the traffic there's no way Dale's gonna win this race She told me to sit down and enjoy the rest of the race we weren't Leaving until the race was over we spent a lot of money to come down here I'm sure glad I listened to her What a treat an honor to see him win his last race Of course we didn't know that Watching him come from 18th to 1st in 6 laps was an unbelievable adrenaline rush the crowd was going crazy What a great day to be a Dale earnhardt Fan

[@rickmassey1272]

Dale was the absolute KING OF THE SIDE DRAFT. You know he taught and told Dale Jr all about how,when,and who to use it on during a race. Dale Jr. spilled the secret when he started using the term then everyone was trying it. Dale wasn't trying to"intimidate" during all those races HE WAS SIDE DRAFTING and other drivers,not knowing what was going on became.... INTIMIDATED.😁👍

[@mikeybrown6526]

Imagine if jr gatekeeped😭

[@ftghb]

god they really killed restrictor plate racing. Back then the cars could run in every lane. Nowadays we're used to single file racing around the top line of the track for the majority of the race until the last 5 laps

[@Jimbo718Slice]

nascar should find a way to put this aero package on the gen 6 cars, that would easily fix that problem. i wanna see four wide new leader every few laps, not single file sitting duck races.

[@Lazyboy51]

+JNFmx Definitely... a prime example is how in the beginning of this race Gordon went from last to first that's crazy..

[@josephbevacqua9217]

+Joel Fredrickson 15 years later

[@sabastianmoore4774]

+JNFmx Actually the plate races I watched this year were pretty exciting, except for the last 30 laps in the Daytona night race

[@conradtestamark6142]

Mr Creeper! yeah! I hate when they run sungle file racing around the top line of the track for the majority of the race until 5 pops to remaining to go.

[@Zekeer2007]

Those cars sound amazing

[@KawiAddict46]

DAMN I miss watching these races!! Kinda sad seeing it now. Such a joke. I still remember the party we had for this race. I was like 8 or 9 and had chills listening to these cars on the surround sound. It'll never be the same!

[@JoshsCarCorner]

Excellent footage! Best video quality I've seen of an Earnhardt race!

[@pault.backes7565]

This seems to be digitally enhanced.

[@HooyahPeacock]

Man I remember watching this live on TV. One of the best races ever.

[@chrismaxwell6192]

2000: Wicker Bill placed on car. Produces one of the best Talladega Races ever. 2019: The Wicker Bill returns to Talldega. Produces one of the best photo-finishes at Talladega ever.

[@cfella316]

I was at that race. I just got reminded of how great of a race that was from start to finish. I remember the rules package with the wicker on top of the roof that would punch a huge whole in the air and cars could easily suck right up to the car in front of them. It wasn't the first time NASCAR had used that package at Talladega. Those style cars were the best NASCAR has ever put on the track

[@flyntpowell3133]

There are a lot of drivers in nascar...Ain't but 2 racers in nascar. Dale Earnhardt & Harry Gant....PERIOD.

[@tigerguy1013]

Who would’ve thought the following year at Daytona, a legend was lost

[@rgarrison1819]

Twenty Years after Watching This Race Live, and My Heart Is Still Pounding in My Chest Watching That Spectacular Finish Again!,What a Piece of Driving!,That Was Probably One of Dale's Greatest Wins!,Nascar has never Been The Same Since He Left Us!,No One Excites The Fans like The Intimidator Did!,and Nascar has Done Nothing But Ruin The Sport with all Their Damm Rule Changes!,Back When Nascar was At It's Peak in Popularity,They, Nascar Couldn't Leave Well Enough Alone!,That Old Saying "If it Ain't Broke, Dont Fix It"!!!

[@ddjsta]

My hair stands up every time I see this. Greatest thing I have ever experienced in my life. Yes , I saw Dale Earnhardt pass 17 cars in 4 laps. Thank you God for my healthy children and thank you Lord for hookin me up with the ability to witness the 3 for the win at Talladega . On a later note , after he took the flag i have never ever been a part of or watched on tv the noise of cheer coming from the fans , it was ear deafening. The bleachers were rumbling and vibrating to the point a very quick thought of mine was collapse but it was fine. The next day i had no voice and couldnt speak , but it sure was worth it!

[@eric09laura]

Thanks for this. It brings back so many great memories!

[@longlivethe3]

2:02 to the end... freaking epic. Can't wait to race gokarts in heaven with him :)

[@stevehorn2634]

Go karts in heaven? Lol

[@AdastraRecordings]

17th to 1st in 4 laps?! Amazing.

[@davidvenesky9053]

That's a moment for the ages when Dale Jr. Is drafting with Dale Sr. It almost makes me want to cry!

[@BaddogSports]

I LOVED NASCAR in the late 90’s/early 2000’s before they completely destroyed their history and tradition with all of the garbage rule changes. I could watch these races all day!

[@NolanBarford]

For real bro, examples: Car of tomorrow, stages, and second restrictor plate just to name a few

[@terrydollarton6311]

I was at this race. The place was going absolutely crazy the last few laps.Greatest sporting event I’ve ever witnessed!

[@MsFoiledagain]

Dale Earnhardt was a force of nature when he was behind the wheel of a racecar, and in life in general. His work ethic, his relentless motivation to be the best, his fearless approach to racing made him the best driver there has ever been in Nascar. What an amazing race, called by some of the best commentators of all time. Just pure fun to watch again all these years later.

[@ryanmorrison3699]

My hats off to you Dale. That was some great driving.

[@vibrationtherapy7296]

I remember watching this live when I was about 6 years old and all I can remember is my dad saying wow about 10 times as Sr was charging up to the front. The look on my dad’s face at the end will stick with me forever.

[@StevenP727]

The Good ol days Sold out races week to week I loved it

[@ocihc_]

for a race that happened in 2000 this is pretty good quality

[@robertanderson2898]

Check out the 1979 Daytona 500 (full race) video!

[@walterlegere1403]

...and not one single person in the NASCAR universe would have believed that in less than a year from this race that Big E would be gone! We've lost so many over the years but none had the impact on this sport like he did. The King had his reign no doubt and is still around but even so there was no way NASCAR "could have been" the same after Daytona 2001... I was never really even an Earnhardt fan but there was no denying his talent and skill as a driver... Present day NASCAR is no longer the "spectacle" is was then that Dale helped create and as far as I'm concerned it never will be again. Even the drivers who were a part of this then know that now. That's why they're getting out. We had a name for these guys when they started. We called them the "young guns"! Now... they're just young and that's about it. - Rest in peace Dale! You are sorely missed.

[@elijahwerling4668]

we all miss you Dale Earnhardt good win

[@adamlyon5231]

This was a master class in super speedway racing. The best ever, Dale Earnhardt Sr.

[@jonbaker4137]

These men put on a racing show start to finish every time.

[@byrontownsel7274]

I grew up 20 minutes from the track. Nascar was almost as big as college football. People would save money all year to party for two weeks at the track. They stopped letting you bring large coolers into the track after 9/11. $10 beers n $12 hamburgers priced hardworking people out n that was the major fan base. Plus most drivers are not from the south. They gave up on the people that made this sport as big as it was!

[@jamesp4521]

Just Legendary... 17th to 1st!!! Wow

[@carwhiz90]

Nothing will ever be able to duplicate this. There is only one and I mean one Dale Sr.

[@robschannel4512]

170,000 fans 43 cars. You dont see that anymore. And Sr wins.

[@wdavis6814]

170,000 now barely 90,000, sad how far NASCAR has declined.

[@LeftyGretzky]

International Speedway Corporation (ISC) removed a lot of seating in the last 15 years. I sat in the Allison Granstands for the 2007 fall race. they removed the 18000 seat grandstand in 2013. definitely sad to see seating removed from venues because they can't "sell out" anymore

[@SouthernSkeptic]

Haha, Nascar ain't getting the South back. They abandoned the South.

[@midnightdeluxegaming6582]

HagenSteele Wait...but I like NASCAR. I'm a black kid that unfortunately had to grow up in the ghetto but I live out of the ghetto now. But me and my dad love NASCAR. The only problem I see with NASCAR is its Aerobody style. Its too...OP. i guess is the correct term. Its like the drivers dont save their cars from crashing with skill anymore its the car doing it for them now. But otherwise, I love every track. I love the road courses, bristol is my most favorite. I love daytona, talladega. Dover, martinsville. I mean I can see them turning mainstream being a problem but i mean. Those are the only two problems i see. Aerobody and mainstream.

[@midnightdeluxegaming6582]

HagenSteele Well my friends like different things. Some watch LeMans, Formula 1, NASCAR, Formula Drift, WRC. A sport doesn't have to be liked only by a certain demographic. Just don't be a sport that sellout to get more views.

[@midnightdeluxegaming6582]

HagenSteele Plus you say circles. Aren't all circuit tracks a circle? So yeah. I like Racing. I like cars.

[@ericbritz4143]

this is how restrictor plate racing shoud be! unpredictable and exciting!

[@joshtheblumedicrobloxgamin5871]

Eric Britz Non Restrictor Plates Make it More Exciting.

[@pault.backes7565]

That's what races at either Daytona or Talladega are for.

[@johnnydrama8709]

What’s restrictor plate racing.

[@Ob1tuber]

Technically it’s still both, but even more unpredictable

[@darrenmcmillan9378]

I was there. It was my first race and I was an Earnhardt fan. If you look close, I'm on the backstretch with the other Earnhardt fans. Thank you for posting this. Brought back a lot of memories.

[@erika_itsumi5141]

I miss this Nascar and I miss Dale R.I.P you will always be the Best number 3

[@michaeladams21212125]

Man, I get goosebumps every time I hear that crowd starts screaming once Earnhardt starts to take the lead then keeps it.I like to watch this race every once and a while since I watched it live with my family. It's one of my favorite races that I watched live, this one and the 2001 Pepsi 400 at Daytona after Dale Sr.passed in Febuary.

[@michaeladams21212125]

I also vividly remember jumping up from sitting on the ground when Earnhardt took the lead.

[@jimbeaubond3986]

My friends and my Dad were at The Talladega Winston 500 2000 and watched one of the best races ever with # 3 winning his last ! What an amazing last 18 laps and thanks to Kenny Wallace for the push! YAHOO Missing Benny Parsons too!!!

[@BarryJowers]

Dale Sr was my favorite driver and I was there for this race. In fact this was the third Cup race I had ever been to, all at Talladega. The winner of the previous 2 races I had been to Dale Earnhardt. The next 5 Cup races I would attend at Talladega would be won by a guy named Dale Earnhardt Jr. Lately Brad Keselowski has been winning the Talladega races I've attended including me being there for his first career win

[@alistairjmclark9866]

We were there from the uk absolutely bloody fantastic what a privilege to see this along with the wonderful time we had in your great country

[@derekjean1836]

I was there and the place was went insane, i hate that was the last time i would get to see him race . it was never the same . RIP my hero !

[@jamesperkins765]

2:12:45 -Jr gives old dad a nice lil side draft sending Sr. To the front 😀

[@tinaredmiles8787]

ACGHPYTR. DWSGHLBV. GFJJSW fgmg I fcswfgk

[@MikeBrown-ii3pt]

As a fan of Dale Sr since 1979, this is my favorite win, even over Daytona in 1998! I'd actually stopped watching the race but my then 6 year old daughter made me finish watching. She's still an Earnhardt fan too.

[@alivewithpassion]

Wow, that’s when NASCAR was at its best! Miss those races, nowadays it SUCKS! Unwatchable!

[@Tylerdossabhoy]

Man how good are Earnhardt, JR, And Gordon at running restrictor plate tracks. They literally could just go back and forth at will

[@rlp6938]

Like they said at the beginning of the race the chevy had 1 inch less rear wing = less drag faster car ... other teams had complained about it ... just because ford and pontiac can keep up in draft didnt mean they were as fast ... also you will notice the chevy of Dale , Gordon and Dale jr all had a lot of tape , so if you keep your car cool you can go faster when u need to ... also you wont get so hot if leading but when you do get hot you got give it a rest which is one reason they often dropped back when it didnt matter .

[@KyleJPie10]

best engine sound

[@crussell6533]

I disagree

[@delayp1965]

The in car audio of these cars is why I started watching NASCAR. It sounds so good. Wish they’d go back to it. X pipe all the way.

[@pathicks28]

This will forever get my vote as Nascar's greatest race

[@DahDirtySouth]

5 wide and 4 wide. Here Comes Earnhardt

[@KRex1961]

He may not have been racing anymore. But I sure do miss him, I so wish he was still alive. He was one of the greatest racers and racing personalities ever.........

[@ToaAntan]

Hamilton? Oh yeah that's a shame. And Dale died doing what he loved...just like many former drivers.

[@bradleydennis1263]

A lot of people don't remember the Talladega 500 in 99'. Dale started in the 27th position and was in 3rd before the end of lap 3. Stayed in the top 10 all race and won!!