2007 Daytona 500

NASCAR Nextel Cup Series
Daytona International Speedway
February 18th, 2007

[@thelamergamer1894]

I really liked how the cars sounded in this era.

[@joshrodenhiser2649]

I really miss the look of the cars in this era 😫

[@SpinningCracKFisT]

I agree with both of you Josh & Lamar Gamer...

[@slimbrady6691]

@@joshrodenhiser2649 Yea the latter part of gen 4 looked the best by far. They were so sleek looking. Especially the nose.

[@radienmayakovsky3]

Thanks to Dr. Gas X Pipe

[@superdragon1101]

Yeah me too.

[@jimbozitron]

I can recite the last lap call by heart

[@Lukepuke311]

I can do the checkered call by heart

[@dngnascar]

“Look for me in the final laps” Crashes

[@Preso_]

pain

[@cyanidegaming9617]

That didn't age well in the race

[@SubsWithNoVideos-lw2lg]

This race is so bittersweet to me. Mark Martin is my favorite race car driver of all time, but damn, this entire race was so good. The run of domination from Kurt Busch and Tony Stewart in the beginning, a perfect amount of cautions throughout the race, the night time finish, the comeback of Kevin Harvick, the photo finish, massive wreck at the end, Clint Bowyer's spectacular finish, it was all just so perfect. This is my favorite race in the history of motorsports and proof that NASCAR didn't turn bad once Dale Earnhardt died. How I wish that Mark held off Kevin though

[@jesuschristislord6790]

Nascar didn't turn bad when Earnhardt died. Nascar turned bad when they introduced the chase.

[@brianwells5123]

@@jesuschristislord6790 when they wanted too be “popular”

[@superdragon1101]

Smoke and Kurt Busch would normally get mad if they get involved in a wreck. If Kyle Busch got involved, he'd EXPLODE.

[@anthonyruggiero1988]

1:58:45 to 1:59:00 is god tier meme potential

[@ianbenedict4071]

The same thing happened in the 2001 500

[@frankwhitedbrz]

24:27 start 3:01:38 final restart

[@KylePenner90]

God damn, I miss the sound of these cars soooooo much

[@joekaput747]

This is, without a doubt in my mind, the greatest race in nascar history

[@inky.64]

As a Harvick fan, I couldn't agree more.

[@jjharson7344]

completely agree, I use this race to introduce nascar to my mates in the UK, yes I am a british nascar fan. :)

[@luisayalajr8139]

Because of a finish? This 500 suck. 2002 Daytona 500 tops this race without that finish the 2007 had

[@jjharson7344]

@@luisayalajr8139 I think it is to do with the feel of this actual race, a lot of people were expecting a win, especially MM and the other drivers, the build up, the drafting, and then the spectacular finish, you don't like it then that's fine, we all have our own opinions. I like Kevin Harvick so agreed I am a bit biased, but I actually wanted MM to win after all those years of trying and coming close... as did nearly everyone... that was MM's best shot, but it wasn't to be..... Kevin messed up the party ha ha.... hence it was a show stopper!

[@inky.64]

@@jjharson7344 I'll agree dispite Harvick being my favorite driver. Martin deserved it more than anyone else in the field.

[@JoseGarcia-et2ep]

One of my favorite Daytona 500s....the finish was a classic

[@nathansheeler1663]

First race I ever watched start to finish, fell in love with the sport ever since. Since Nascar is on a hiatus might as well watch it again!

[@michaeldeitch3642]

My singular all time favorite race. I was hooked on NASCAR since that day.

[@oscartobaroatmeal6734]

I can recall my 6 years old self reacting to that final lap.

[@thelamergamer1894]

I can recall my 5 year old self, lol.

[@OwnedEpicStyle]

Only 6? What a gay boy lol imagine being born after 2000. Idiot

[@thelamergamer1894]

@@OwnedEpicStyle Okay boomer.

[@OwnedEpicStyle]

@@thelamergamer1894 bro you’re 12 Lmfaoo grow up austimlord

[@oscartobaroatmeal6734]

@@OwnedEpicStyle but I was born in 2000 and remember this race was in February and my birth month was October, learn to think before talking. Idiot.

[@oliversoderberg299]

Gosh I was 9 years old when watching this race.. time flies everybody!

[@sumyungguy347]

One of the best most exciting finishes I've ever seen

[@thedaytona5008]

The Daytona 500 is the biggest race in NASCAR and it is one race everyone wants to win

[@fallenepicgamer9301]

i know im not stupid

[@TDDDDDDDO]

His name is the Daytona 500 lol

[@1ZosoLZ]

@@TDDDDDDDO lol

[@EpicTyphlosionTV]

When you're trying to cut down your lap time in Daytona USA: 2:30:46

[@Thomas1651]

I hope we can get an HD version someday. This was a great race that lead to an amazing finish.

[@Thunderbirds404]

That friggin x-pipe exhaust is THE sound of NASCAR, but I love the dual exhaust of today.

[@__deebzz__]

I watched this race live and my family came and just watched with me… The last lap really caught their attention and the same year they took me to my first race (of 3) at talladega… 1 hour away from my house

[@__deebzz__]

Actually 45 minutes from my house

[@TimothyWenger]

Watching this race back in the day with my siblings and my dad as an 8 year old really is a core memory

[@SpinningCracKFisT]

Thanks for posting!! I miss these days!!!

[@Zak4Gaming]

2000-2007 RIP those engine sounds

[@noahhall5211]

X pipes that's the secret behind this amazing sound

[@ref69]

Thank you so much. Shouts from Mainz, Germany!

[@Maverick33]

I remember this race very well. Went to my local flea market then got back home and watched the race. I was so excited about this particular 500

[@schteeve4759]

This is what started me as a Bowyer fan. I saw this on TV then I was at the Pepsi 400 later that year fully decked out in Bowyer 07 merch.

[@thebroskis6364]

My favorite race of all time. Harvick fan since 07 when i was 4, there was just something about that bright yellow shell car.

[@santinopucheta1111]

Bro Harvick, who start 34th, at one point was back in 37th and won it! The Closer in his best race

[@myballsdrop]

This is my favorite 500 race Kevin Harvick’s win and Matt Kenseth Saved at the end of the race and I love they stared day time to night time and the gen 4 sounds omg!!!!!

[@sabastianmoore6160]

I felt for Mark Martin I really wanted to see him win 1 500 and I was hoping that NASCAR would've thrown the yellow flag when Kyle Busch spun. That being said, WHAT A FINISH!!!

[@rhys3089]

Why would u thrown a caution when there is two cars side by side coming to the line

[@sabastianmoore6160]

@@rhys3089 I was just thinking that because so many cars wrecked at one time, but of course my 9-year-old self(I was 9 at the time) wasn't thinking about the wreck being behind them.

[@joekaput747]

@@rhys3089 they've done it so often before and so often since

[@rhys3089]

Joe Kaput there wouldn’t of been any point cause they where coming out of four, so when the leader crossed the line then caution should come out

[@MrJay84b]

@@rhys3089the would have thrown the caution flag if jr. was leading 😏

[@bruhtrain01]

Watching this race makes me miss what NASCAR was like. I just can't get behind the 2022 seaso

[@blakewheeler7066]

The sound comes from The Collector pipe. The header pipes run into the exhaust pipe which meets The Collector and that's where that sound come from. It depends on how the baffles are designed inside the collector as the exhaust passes through those baffles and then exits

[@tuneadorflames]

Kevin Harvick will be remembered for centuries for his absolute performance, he really was a ecxellent driver

[@blakewheeler7066]

There's also more to it and how the exhaust is designed which is complicated to put in a comment section however the reason that used that exhaust in that era was because even though they are wide open with a restrictor plate, it makes the power evenly through the RPM band. Helps gain RPM back if they did have to crack out of the throttle also. From Spring 2004 through Spring 2007 at Daytona and Talladega the Hendrick cars actually had more the old style exhaust and it had a flatter sound. Next time anybody watches try to see if you notice how the Hendrick cars with a loud flat sound

[@tylerwheeler8595]

In Memory of Bobby Hamilton and Benny Parsons

[@cyanidegaming8972]

Did no one notice that not only did they wreck each other, but Kurt Busch and Tony Stewart qualified on the same row as each other

[@cbfabulldogs]

That snickers pun 34 minutes in is just lovely

[@thatonefatguy9043]

Back when DW was at his best. He helped make the races fun to watch

[@hunternixonfishing2500]

Kevin Harvick is my favorite driver but man I was absolutely heartbroken for Mark Martin here.

[@maximilianobentancor2277]

Amazing 👍👍👍👍👍

[@rks29]

I wish we could get this kind of "Pack" racing at places like Michigan....

[@thatonefatguy9043]

We had it last season. I was at the MIS race, best race there I have ever seen last year

[@twilightanimate9893]

This race had quite the epic finish.

[@ethanbenfield2285]

I have bad long term memory but I remember this like it was yesterday. I was 8, I was rooting for Martin, and im not ashamed to admit I cried. And then I went to pizza hut with my grandparents.

[@Spyker8921]

Last Daytona 500 before the CoT

[@randomstopsign3935]

Just realized, Harvick won this race the same month and day Dale Sr. passed away.

[@IanTheMotorsportsMan_YT]

Same with Austin Dillon in 2018

[@Antluvstrains]

This is what made me an instant Kevin Harvick fan. I’m gonna miss him.

[@filthycasualgaming4540]

The reason I'm here is because I watched a video from slap shoes and I had to see all of it for myself I'm just in the beginning where they're a wall trip and the other guys and messing around with those 15 second questions but I'm looking forward to the race let's see how it goes

[@dannyblock5267]

I have too those bittersweet memories of this race I wanted to see Mark Martin finally win the Daytona 500 and he was that close, and Kevin Harvick who will retire after this season got his only Daytona 500.

[@chevyblock550]

First Daytona 500 I ever watched.

[@daltin92]

Dale Jarrett in 2000 & Jeff Gordon in 1999 we're the last two pole winners to win the Daytona 500 at this point in time.

[@benjaminlewis671]

3:03:25 I didn't realize I witnessed Mark Martin's closest ever to winning the big one.

[@yankeesfan2771]

I was at this 500 race, sitting in the Lund section on the backstretch

[@Cargeorge996]

Crazy how that was gilliland's only pole win in the cup series

[@gordonritchie665]

2:20:27 Tony Raines DLP #96 Onboard

[@kylargraf6762]

This is the first race I ever watched. Dang do I wish Mark Martin had won.

[@starwarsROXmy]

when racing was racing!!!!!!!!

[@tylerwheeler8595]

Fun Fact: this race was on February 18, 2007 and six years ago when this happened, Dale Earnhardt Sr. was tragically killed on February 18, 2001

[@IanTheMotorsportsMan_YT]

Austin Dillon won the 2018 Daytona 500 in the #3 car at the same day Harvick won in 2007 and when Dale sadly died in 2001

[@tylerwheeler8595]

​@@IanTheMotorsportsMan_YTexactly

[@scottmoody7052]

Best daytona 500 ever

[@luisayalajr8139]

2002 says hold its beer

[@EthanCanseco3737]

11:00 R.I.P Bobby Hamilton 1957-2007 Cause of Death:Head neck and throat cancer age:49 11:22 Benny Parsons 1941-2007 Cause Of Death:complications from Lung Cancer age:65

[@chuckl.s121]

Be real, everyone is here for the final lap

[@gordonritchie665]

2:00:37 Tony Stewart Onboard Home Depot #20.

[@hav431]

For those of yall asking 3:01:36 is the final restart. Thank me later :)

[@theshrew8853]

1:58:54 "Oh uh there goes Tony Oh my goodness"

[@matthewporrini50]

Drivers sponsoring beer or alcohol drinks: Kurt Busch: Miller lite Dale Earnhardt Jr: Budweiser David stremme: Coors light Jamie McMurray: crown royal Robby Gordon: Jim Bean Clint bowyer: jack Daniel's

[@santinopucheta1111]

And this is no tobacco or beer bit is legendary. Dale Earnhardt: Goodwrench

[@gordonritchie665]

2:42:57 Dale Jr Budweiser Onboard #8.

[@superdidly1]

How is it possable that NASCAR has gone from races like this to what you have now.

[@tobiojo9454]

The first race I watched

[@danielblock6876]

I smell jeopardy blooper involving nascar part 2!

[@williamgrantham4481]

2:20:52 William Grantham Onboard 17-Car Wreck 2020 Coke Zero Sugar 400 Daytona Night Race Woodforest National Bank Patriotic

[@benjaminlewis671]

I was at this race. Drunk as a skunk. Just remember never seeing JR again and not know what actually happened to him. Thanks to technology, I now know what happened. He ran into the back of rudd. He probably did it for Dale

[@gordonritchie665]

3:07:50 Clint Bowyer Onboard flip #07 Jack Daniels.

[@parkersheline3640]

1:46:36-1:46:40 but did mike joy say

[@adindradwiyudha]

Crank it up 1:20:07

[@WSRACupSeries]

3:02:37 final lap

[@holzmann-]

Why couldn't they call it quits after 500 miles?

[@wardman21]

Bowyer's on 🔥

[@obscraft5375]

Jeff Gordon's wrecked

[@TDDDDDDDO]

​@@obscraft5375 and they're still wreckin

[@FaydsterTV]

I still feel bad for Mark.

[@yanirarodriguezportez152]

3:03:10 the finish

[@kylitoshow]

1:58:31 Lap 149 - Tony is confident and leading 1:58:55 Lap 150 - **Curb Your Enthusiasm music starts to play**

[@catsforhire9116]

I'm 27 years old just starting to get into nascar. Someone told me this particular race is one of the best to watch , any other suggestions ??

[@SMIFFTV]

1993 Diehard 500, 1993 Winston 500, 1993 Daytona 500, 1996 Winston 500, 1990 Valleydale Meats 500, 2004 Subway 400... there's just a handful to get you started

[@deeperllama6147]

@@SMIFFTV Idk if thats smart bro... watching all those great races will make it hard to watch the current state of Nascar lol

[@SMIFFTV]

@@deeperllama6147 let's be honest, it's ALREADY hard to watch the current state of NASCAR lol. The fact of the matter is, newer fans who only know modern NASCAR (and still think it's good) NEED to see how GREAT it used to be to gain perspective on what they're seeing now. A lot of younger fans will see people like myself shitting on the current "product" (there's a word that should never be associated with legitimate auto racing), and say "You just don't like change, you stupid boomer! Get with the times!". Personally, I have zero issue with things changing or evolving with the times... when the things being changed make the sport better. But when the last 15+ years have been spent making changes that stifle innovation, fairness, and legitimacy... I tend to frown upon where we are versus where we came from lol.

[@nascar07fan]

This was 2 days after I was born

[@randomkdm]

This was 2 months after i was born

[@tylermccann848]

The only thing separating this race from being the best Daytona 500 and a perfect Daytona 500 was a Mark Martin victory.

[@Mike-jr1vw]

They sound different then the cars that race today

[@CoasterMan13Official]

This was the first race that was broadcast in HD.

[@corwintipper7317]

no it was the 2005 Daytona 500

[@zzrs]

@@corwintipper7317 no it was the 2004 race

[@hate5206]

Pooor mark... Soooo close.. Hes got the worst luck ever

[@gordonritchie665]

2:31:57 Clint Bowyer Onboard #07

[@PieFights]

@1:56 we now take you up to the Fox Sports booth for a weather update here is weatherman Larry Mac

[@evanabernathy9677]

21:52 It's Like You Seen Of The Movie Cars (2006)

[@Flashblade]

Mark should have held his line and not let off assuming a caution was going to happen.

[@skeleguns10oooooo10]

ALMOST SQUEEZED HARVICK INTO THE WALL AND HERE COMES HARVICK THE 29 with Matt Kenseth. Harvick’s getting a run off turn 4. There will be a drag race all the way to the start/finish line! No caution, THEY’RE SIDE BY SIDE BACK TO THE LINE! Dark crash here they come checkered flag….. HARVICK!

[@gamingwithangson4387]

2:40:39 Big One #1

[@williamgrantham4481]

2:20:51 William Grantham's On-Board 19-Car The Big One Wreck

[@williamgrantham4481]

The Big One Wreck

[@williamgrantham4481]

Here's 7-Time Champ William Grantham

[@williamgrantham4481]

(Crash)

[@williamgrantham4481]

Oh My God.

[@williamgrantham4481]

Spotter: You Okay, William? William: Damn-It

[@alawalter918]

Is that Todd with David?

[@cousindom]

I always thought the 2008 Daytona 500 was a lowkey great race

[@IanTheMotorsportsMan_YT]

it's a great race, but man it is so underrated!

[@williamgrantham4481]

2:20:50 William Grantham Crash 19-Car The Big One Wreck

[@williamgrantham4481]

2020 Daytona 500

[@genevaquevedo8874]

Clint Bowyer crashes on the last lap

[@williamgrantham4481]

Yes

[@lavigne379]

19:51 how old was Steve Byrnes be if he was still alive

[@thatguy8283]

1:46:37

[@noahroth2992]

I'm not the only one who heard that?

[@williamgrantham4481]

Here's William Grantham. Cheeze-It On-Board

[@TheOneTheOnlyJuanD.M]

1:58:45 The timing tho

[@realethanangell]

24:31

[@TDDDDDDDO]

2:30:48 nearly 5 wide