2001 NASCAR Winston Cup Series Brickyard 400

[@JonnyInstinct93]

Damn, love watching these old races. I personally think from 1997-2003 was the best seasons for NASCAR. Brings back so much fun watching these! Haha.

[@randomepic6204]

This is an understatement

[@chrisuncleahmad666]

"Television cameras made their first appearance at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in 1949. Now, here are the guys that called that race 52 years ago!"

[@NotSteveCook]

Chris Kreager And an ace pit reporter.

[@BreakfastConnoisseur]

I like Tony Stewarts' part of the pre-race show. It shows alot about him and the things he says are just spot on, like how the sport is losing good personalities.

[@NotSteveCook]

Alex Kubaska Back when you would actually learn something during the prerace show.

[@KirbyMan12]

I miss this points format.

[@NotSteveCook]

Kevin Talley We all do.

[@PrimeTimeAnt]

I know everyone is saying this but I'll say it too. It's just sad or borderline depressing to see a sport that I and so many others love struggle do to terrible leadership. These stands are packed! Nowadays it's possible to sellout a race. It's a disgrace! Watching these old races just brings a smile to my face this was when NASCAR was great! This is the way it should be! No stages👍🏼

[@osurocks24]

One of my favorite races of all time. I can still remember the moment from when I was a child seeing Jeff Gordon cross the start finish line and how excited I was for him winning that race.

[@FeartheCyr611]

FUCK THE BUCKEYES

[@BWIGG17]

This my very first NASCAR Winston Cup race I ever attended. I've been waiting for over ten years to watch the broadcast of this race. Thank you so much for this!

[@MrBurney12]

I loved how nbc always played the guitar track from fuel by metallica after comercial breaks

[@jamalwhitaker]

Gimme fuel, gimme fire, my desire Ooooooh on I burn fuel is pumping engines running hard, loose and clean on I burn churning my direction quench my thirst with gasoline. GIMME FUEL, GIMME FIRE, GIMME THAT WHICH I DESIRE BOOM! On I burn!

[@lawsonmurphree2416]

Honestly they should bring it back for a season

[@brandenfusaro6777]

one of my favorite announce teams

[@anthonydeloreto3881]

Well this is foreshowding: Around the 2 hour 36 minute mark of this video, NASCAR on NBC played the song "Runnin' down a dream." That took me by surprise because that's the song they use today with instead of Tom Petty, who passed away last year, it's now ZZ ward. What a coincidence!

[@nascarfanatic2425]

Jeff sure wasn't the best burnout guy back then. lol

[@mofoprada]

Man I feel bad for Steve Park. That Darlington crash ruined his racing career. Tragic.

[@zanemarte9877]

A. Prada The NASCAR Rookie Class of 1998 was just full of unlucky drivers. Jerry Nadeau had to call it after a devastating crash at Richmond in 2003, Kenny Irwin lost his life in 2000, and Steve Park was still racing till 2010 but had to be let go from DEI after 2002, if he didn't crash or even ran that Busch race he would've kept racing till the 2010's.

[@jadenyuki6995]

More fans attend indy races than the monster energy race here

[@imrustyokay]

31:00 Wrong Network, Benny!

[@BadBooking]

The first Sunday edition of the Brickyard 400. The previous seven were all run on Saturdays, in the afternoon!

[@TristanRacingFan2000]

I'll bet David Land is Watching this right now and remembering the day of Dale Earnhardt Sr

[@Homicide2323]

191 mph in 2001.....Now in 2013 pulling 207mph down the straight. Geesh!!!!!

[@zanemarte9877]

Jamal Winters In 2018 that may change as NASCAR in the Xfinity Series experimented with a different kind of aero package with aero ducts on the nose, and the result record number of leaders and record number of lead changes. The Cup Series may run that package in the upcoming Brickyard 400.

[@pepsiguy52883]

Cassanova Winters 196

[@Scar7752]

holy hell, the quality on this amazing o.o

[@packisbetter90]

Look at that crowd. I remember it always was full or sold out at the Brickyard even until the mid 2000s. After about 2006-07 it started falling apart

[@justinknust2395]

2007 was the year NASCAR officially fell apart for me personally, and 2008 with the COT full time, it just really ruined NASCAR and the racing, and it hasn't recovered since, and I'm not sure it ever will.

[@P3Rf3CTiNS4NiTY]

Can we just talk about the music selection

[@DiegoOspina86]

31:00 Benny Parsons almost said ESPN hehehehehe!!!!

[@mid.life.crisis2955]

"You big dummy!"

[@tomdalfonzo9959]

It is sad that Benny Parsons never got to race at Indy as a driver.

[@cctitansfan]

Hope one day I could got to Indy.Love to walk into that place and feel the history behind it

[@ejb654]

i find it sad after watching this and seeing the stands packed to capacity and then watching the 2014 brickyard 400 and seeing the stands barely half full, brian france has ruined NASCAR

[@smc4600]

The Farm Road Hooligan One thing was consistent though. Jeff Gordon is the man. Lel

[@CombatArmsMaster2009]

I've been waiting for this race, and now you're my hero for uploading it.

[@UltimateEEnEFan]

Back when people respected the Brickyard and didn't demand it off the schedule because they deem it boring. I wish today's NASCAR quote un-quote "fans" would stop complaining about the quote un-quote "boring race tracks" that don't have 90 crashes and cars flipping and catching on fire all the time. It disgusts me. This track is sacred. To say that ANY type of racing series that races on it is boring is basically spitting on it's hallowed grounds.

[@zanemarte9877]

UltimateEEnEFan I have been seeing these Brickyard 400s become some of THE WORST racing EVER in modern times since 2000. But this past season and in this season as of 2018 NASCAR and the Xfinity Series drivers are experimenting with a different kind of an aero package, this is an attempt to bunch up the cars together and keep them together side to side and not give the leaders an UNFAIR advantage against everybody else. Here are the basics of that package. Air Ducts on the nose, a taller rear spoiler, and restrictor plates they use at Daytona and Talladega I was hoping NASCAR would enforce that aero package in the Cup series by the 2018 Brickyard 400, but it doesn't look like that's gonna happen by then. Maybe for Indianapolis and all tracks 2 miles or more in length except for Daytona and Talladega in 2019.

[@NotSteveCook]

The track isn't the problem. If the cars weren't underpowered and over aero-engineered, they would be prone to sliding around more, and they would need to scrub off more speed in the corners; thus, the drivers' input would matter more.

[@BlakeMcTavishe]

Yeah I know what you mean. I did it for a while after it switched. It sucks that tobacco companies are not allowed to advertise anymore. I liked when it was the Winston Cup.

[@Nocstaa]

Yeah I know, I just call it the Busch Series when I think about it, like how people remember the Winston Cup

[@309217529]

Jeff Gordon has done it again. By: Allen Bestwick

[@SpikeWins]

Thank you for posting this... I had the privilege of being there on the front row watching my hero win! And I will never forget it!

[@robbyburns]

Broadcast rights for BRICKYARD 400 1994-2000 ABC/Saturday 2001-2006 NBC/Sunday (This race was the first INDY for NBC) 2007-2014 ESPN/Sunday 2015-2024 NBCSN/Sunday (ouch how this race has fallen barely 100,000 spectators (looks empty cause of the size of the facility) Yet the Xfinity Series race from IMS is on NBC

[@zanemarte9877]

Robby Burns The Xfinity Series experimented with a new kind of aerodynamics package with aero ducts on the nose similar to the Plate track package from 2001 except that there's no roof spoilers.

[@bronxville305226]

he did well in that underfunded 10 Pontiac! He definately did ALOT better than the driver who currently drives the fully funded #10 in Cup now

[@Gtaivfan1000]

Thanks so much for this! That's another video added to my collection of bookmarks that keeps adding up!

[@Nocstaa]

Oh so do I. I feel like they lost their identity to their core fans when they switched from Winston to Nextel & Sprint Cup. Am I crazy?

[@MrBreeze18]

Nah, it wasn't the sponsors. It was the gimmicks Brain France came up with to "compete with football". NASCAR/ISC got greedy and it's hurt them ever since.

[@chrisuncleahmad666]

To me, NASCAR lost their ways once they changed to Sprint Cup. NASCAR's highest TV ratings season ever was 2005- AKA the Nextel Cup era! And the great 2004 title run- I didn't mind NEXTEL Cup. I kinda sorta understood the Winston change since, well, they are cigarettes. To me, Sprint Cup was when it went wrong- even when it was called the Nextel Cup, at least the cars still looked like real cars. I'm glad Jimmie at least was able to win 1 title in the real cars before the CoT sprung up.

[@topgrain]

***** I think it went downhill because of the same thing that I think contributed to the accident that killed Dale Earnhardt and that is trying to run the race as a "team," instead of individual drivers racing to win. Had Dale Earnhardt been in his natural role of racing for the lead that fateful day, he might still be alive. Big teams, big money serving each other, and the fans are just expected to pay for it.

[@WhatiFRacing]

+Chris Kreager I always Felt 2006 was the last amazing season. 2007 was the transition year and 08 was when it went downhill. and 09 onwards has been a slow resurgence.

[@Bestoftheworstfishing]

Chris Kreager its because brian france is more worried about how much money he will make and has no care for how fans feel its a typical big business thats failing due to the ceo

[@pepsiguy52883]

After lap 42 that 24 had enough he was like I’m outta here

[@reno62793]

The TNT prerace shows from 2001-2002 are the best!

[@kendall4245]

2:36:18, this song was used 17 years later for Nascar on NBC intro.

[@daltin92]

With a real shitty version of it mind you. I'd rather hear the real version of it then the one that they used IMO

[@kendall4245]

@@daltin92 True

[@nascarfanatic2425]

Benson is an underrated driver, no doubt. He only got 1 victory, and it wasn't an easy win either. Worn tires, and at Rockingham.

[@NotSteveCook]

ASA Champion (he beat Mike Eddy!), Busch Grand National Champion, Winston Cup Rookie of the Year; one of the most successful racers on his way to complete against stock car racing's best.

[@kjprodouctions9050]

@@NotSteveCook he also won the 2008 Camping World Truck Series championship

[@RacingWorldTV202]

Looking at this makes me say "Boy I wish there was still this good of coverage nowadays!" It's interesting how Gordon used to win all the time back in these days and was well known but now days, he runs well, wins once in a while, and is probably not that well known as much as a Stewart or Johnson or Hamlin or someone like that. Hope it turns out to be a case like Earnhardt where he faded for a couple years and then found his way back.

[@RacingWorldTV202]

@nosoyallowed828 You're taking a 10-year-old comment as seriously as something that was posted 10 seconds ago, especially with the stuff I posted then? Come on now lol

[@DerrickRG]

Look at all those packed grandstands.

[@nascarfanatic2425]

Amen to that one. Can't believe what they're doing, putting Danica in Cup full-time!

[@UltimateEEnEFan]

@UltimateEEnEFan Not to mention it hurts more when it's your HOME race track. I've been to so many Brickyard's, Indy 500's, and any other race there. All since I could walk. It's not boring. It's arguably the best race all year.

[@acenace24]

I honestly wonder how hard it was for Jr to see the tributes to his father each week, mustve felt great to win later that year at Daytona

[@ELOfanatic]

benny almost said ESPN!

[@stay.frosty.11]

I like that Benson Valvoline/James Dean scheme

[@Railroadracer49]

18:25 SO GOOD🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 NBC BRING THIS BACK!!

[@BWIGG17]

@UltimateEEnEFan You have no idea I appreciate this comment. Indy is my home away from home. I love the Indy 500, but damn I love my NASCAR crossing the famed yard of bricks

[@clifforddavidson775]

It was a string of 4 in a row Gordon in '98 Jarrett in '99 Labonte '00 and Gordon '01

[@Ultimate23Dragon]

You're right. He crashed At Daytona, got sabotaged at Chicagoland, & crashed here. It technically wasn't in a row since his team skipped New Hampshire & Pocono.

[@DiegoOspina86]

31:05 alen's laugh

[@NekoDarius]

Thundermotion. Man, I miss that

[@evanwallace4510]

IMS and Nascar wish they would have 300,000 people show up for a Brickyard 400 now a days

[@dot350]

Thank you so much!

[@jaydenh922]

2001 Brickyard 400 Location: Speedway, Indiana Track: Indianapolis Motor Speedway Type of race track: Superspeedway Starting cars: 43 Finishing cars: 38 Laps: 160 Cautions: 7 Pole Winner: Jimmy Spencer (26) Most laps led: Steve Park (1) (39 laps led) Race Winner: Jeff Gordon (24)

[@budamania1989]

Nice race to watch at indy ty

[@TristanRacingFan2000]

Man jeff gordon was good going threw turn 1 and 2

[@bronxville305226]

I wish Johnny Benson woulda won it

[@Buynot]

This race went from one of the most prestigious in Nascar, to the most demoralizing race on the calendar. I know that there's still a good 70K people that show up, but that looks like child's play when the place can seat 250K. The lack luster racing only adds fuel to the flames. If it's successful with the Xfinity series, maybe running the race on the road course can revitalize the Brickyard 400. If they don't do that, maybe Roger Penske can work his magic and somehow draw big crowds back for the Brickyard 400. Even if none of that happens, atleast the Indy 500 still draws great crowds every May.

[@mpzurlino]

Prime NASCAR days

[@DiegoOspina86]

19:00 I like this. Nascar with Metallica!!!

[@StrivingTowardsWhatIsAhead]

Back when it was still real

[@malikdigger4544]

Like the NASCAR cars from 20000thru07

[@Pensfan5919]

Anyone here watching for the versatility of Hannah Storm at the start since she's returning to NBC for Sunday Night Football this season? Just me? Ok.

[@Cenatwood]

I'm going to have to check with my Andy Houston expert, but I think this was the third straight race he made in which he finished last. Is that a record of some sort?

[@NotSteveCook]

2:01:30 why NASCAR has declined so badly

[@r.l.sturgeonmoore7475]

To hear the National Anthem jump to 24:14

[@AutoRockinRacing94]

How embarrassing that 10 years later the stands are half empty

[@BlakeMcTavishe]

Nationwide Series

[@TheStingray1966]

Yes i remember

[@DiegoOspina86]

12:12 GO GO!!!!!!

[@TheMrtgamer]

Well, if Mark Martin didn't do the same thing in 2000 (He finished Last @ Pocono and Indy, not sure how he did @ the next race) then no.

[@jimmiesmom6136]

they didn't show the name of the flyby

[@TheMrtgamer]

Yeah, and he almost won @ Daytona in 2000

[@jimmyelliott4187]

I’ll be back for the oval this year

[@jimmyelliott4187]

I was there

[@AutoRockinRacing94]

@texacobigred42 For sure!

[@DupontandLowesWarrior]

Last Race For The Hicks/Witters #50 Team

[@ItalkBoutStuff]

NASCAR fans then- Very pationate NASCAR fans now- Jeff Gordon won! Who?

[@TheMrtgamer]

@MichaelD8577 Gordon would be the 2nd driver in 3 years to win the Brickyard 400 and the championship. (Labonte '00, Gordon '01)

[@markraynor8142]

NASCAR Thunder 2003 Lightning Challenge Jeff Gordon 24 DuPont Chevrolet Happy Birthday

[@evanwilliams6406]

Ugh, the driver photo for Kevin Harvick that NBC used in 2001 and 2002 was awful. They should have used his Busch Series photo, it was much better.

[@acenace24]

Nascar then - Awesome Nascar now - Kyle Busch Kyle Busch Danica Danica Danica Danica Danica....

[@Nocstaa]

NASCAR is begging for fans now that Danica is in the Cup series full time. She doesn't need to be there. Let her learn in the Busch series for a few more years

[@silverbullet831]

brian france has destroyed "winston cup racing"

[@carlsberg24]

Ultra high ticket prices + boring race tracks + gimmicky chase system. Nascar went for after the ADHD viewers who swarmed in for a little bit and then got distracted.

[@BlakeMcTavishe]

No you are not, good sir, not at all.

[@the_elmeister]

18:32

[@lawaraniofficial8549]

fr

[@BackRowRacing98]

You know that old guy who only has like one this year at Pocono because everyone wrecked. Jimmie Johnson is a better driver. ;)

[@gagemcpherson8771]

Lmao hell no if it wasn't for the Chase Jimmie would only be a 4 time champ Jeff is and still will always be better he earned his championships not on some lucky 10 race format

[@vectoze5516]

I can't stand Brooke..

[@cincysilvia8807]

this ensamble sucks they destroyed the national anthem

[@jeremybriseno9570]

Who cares? The national anthem is a waste of time anyways.

[@lawaraniofficial8549]

trd

[@brianburgett5894]

Wally sucked