2004 Aarons 499

April 25th, 2004
Talladega Superspeedway
Credit to FOX.

[@KingCuervo88]

Hot damn, this crossed 100k views..... nice

[@joshtheblumedicrobloxgamin5871]

Loved the Very High Rpm Sounds 2004-2007

[@jamiebrayden6934]

i know it is kinda randomly asking but does anyone know of a good site to stream newly released series online?

[@FlyGuyOnly773]

This was the beginning of Jeff Gordon taking over restrictor plate racing! 04 dage, 04 Pepsi400, 05 daytona500, 05 dage,06 dage, And Both 07 dage races 🐐🐐🐐🐐

[@FlyGuyOnly773]

Time is running out as I think about it you're right but he still was dominating...

[@naturewisdom677]

He didnt win dega in 2006. Jimmie Johnson and Brian Vickers did.

[@wolfywise]

hahahah... "dage"

[@EricCox4848]

@@naturewisdom677 In '06, Jimmie won one, Brian Vickers won the other but knocked out Jimmie and Earnhardt Jr. to do it.

[@jackpierce1724]

Gordon won in 07, but not in the Pepsi car. Just the Dupont car.

[@Intangedous1]

A real buzzkill end to an otherwise great race. Also love Gordon knocking all the Powerade shit off the roof when he celebrated.

[@roadragerodeo]

Cracks me up they say those shenanigans are why TV did away with victory lane interviews... guy drives into 'Gatorade Victory Lane' and NASCAR puts powerade shit on the roof and he turns around to a big cooler full of Gatorades... 2004 sport was reaching the pinnacle of whoring itself out...

[@SmokeShow9969]

That was funny

[@justinknust2395]

I miss this. Back when the pre race was fun.

[@sawchiefs29]

16:09 That's a sound I've missed for years

[@sodaron5828]

Thank you. I was at this race. This was an amazing race. My dad was a huge JR fan. You could hear the crowd cheer for him over the sound of the cars going by.

[@tomdalfonzo9959]

@Michael Mills What was your feelings about the way the race ended? I mean, with the racing ending under caution, and the subsequent booing and beer can throwing?

[@ohnofan]

I was at this race. My dad got me into NASCAR and we went together. Our first live race. He was in his Dale Jr. gear and I in my Gordon gear. It was so loud and exciting. Yeah, the ending was anti-climatic. I remember the confusion at the end. No one could hear the announcement at first. Then the crowd went nuts. I literally was waiting to get clocked in the back of the head/my Gordon cap. We ended up waiting to watch the victory lane celebration while most people left the stands. I get that Jr. fans were upset. He had the dominate car all day but he also had issues with people not wanting to work with him. Can’t blame them. He even dumped Michael a couple of times, got out in front by himself then would get overtaken by others. It was a pattern. Gordon ran top 10 all day. It’s not like he had a crap car. If that last caution hadn’t come out, there’s really no way of knowing who would win. Sure, Jr.’s odds were high but there were several other cars up front that could just as easily made the right moves to get the win. I’m pretty sure most of them were not interested in just helping Jr. win another restriction plate race. Harvick could certainly have won that race. Maybe Johnson. If they had gone green white checkered, there most likely would’ve been a massive wreck with everyone trying to make a move at the same time. That could’ve taken out the best cars of the day and the winner could’ve been someone who hadn’t been up front all day. A win of attrition. Like I said, I get that Jr. fans were upset but throwing debris on the track and at Gordon’s car was childish and inexcusable. If Jr. had won, I can’t see Gordon fans, Harvick fans, or anyone else’s fans doing the same thing to the 8 car. Jr. showed class after the race but his fans did not.

[@mattkowal90]

I miss the old restrictor plate noises both what you hear on the onboard cameras and them whistling by, time to bring back the dual exhaust pipes. I can actually make the droning noise, and the whistle noise because I have the two bicuspid gap in my teeth and if I move my mouth completely horizontally and force a huge amount of air it makes that noise. My Mom love it when we watch the old races. Forget 8800 RPM's bring back the 7200 RPM's.

[@hitorimellow]

Matthew Kowal Or 7500 RPMS

[@budamania1989]

Thank you for putting this up man

[@CyclonesFan24]

I love the Chris Meyers Talladega Infield Segment during this race.

[@bmc8319]

This was my 3rd nascar race I went too all I remember about that race was when Jeff Gordon came on the frontstrech and everyone started throwing beer cans at him

[@gary24fan]

"went to." Just here to educate you.

[@Be.authentic_]

3:09:45 What alot of you dont notice and I didnt until now was that Jimmie Johnson dragged the break because he didnt want to push Dale Jr past Jeff Gordon. They then stack up and when Vickers spins Gordon is in front. I just realized this.

[@sammorris7931]

He did not drag his brakes, Robby Gordon behind him went to the bottom and killed Johnson's energy.

[@Be.authentic_]

@@sammorris7931 I don't think so. Knowing the team orders and how Hendrick operates he definitely was not pushing that 8 past the 24. Why would he when at that time DEI and Hendrick we're vying for Plate Supremacy during the 2001-2007 seasons? It was must see TV that rivalry every plate race and these drivers with their prides knew it. Also it's just clear as day to me that Jimmie dragged the break.

[@sammorris7931]

@@Be.authentic_ he had no help behind him he couldn't get to dale anyway. And down the back those orders must've disappeared because Jimmie was in the literal process of shoving junior by when the caution flew

[@JJA1987]

Definitely did

[@remaster1981]

That ending was some serious bullshit. Yes i'm a Jr. fan...i'm not mad that jeff won, i'm pissed at how the ending was handled. Running 4 laps of caution at this track??? For what exactly??? Running out that race under caution and not even trying to finish under green is why the fans were so pissed off....and they had every right to be.

[@DaleReynolds]

+remaster1981 As a 13 year old Gordon fan at the time who was thrilled that finally DEI got beat at a plate track, I can agree. They had 4 full laps to sort things out. In today's world, that would be more than enough time to red flag the field, clean the wreck, organize the field, open the pits and then finish in G-W-C. But then again back in 2004 when they started implementing all the freezing the field and everything, it was terrible. I remember a Dover race where they ran like 40 laps under caution (I remember Matt Kenseth's interview, he was pissed) and I was at the 2004 Pocono 500 where they ran like 50 of 200 laps under caution. NASCAR did not have their s**t together during this time period when it came to organizing the field and late race cautions.

[@remaster1981]

Dale Reynolds Yes you are 110% correct. The dover race you are thinking of happened in 2004 as well. The spring race. Nascar just leaves me speechless.

[@EJCatoz]

I was a 14 year old Dale Jr. fan and I was VERY MAD at that finish because they ended it under caution. It was serious bullshit!! Also the 2015 Fall Talladega race was also bullshit with that overtime line shit! Awful finishes

[@lewisgriffin9684]

It was the right call like it or not Junior didn't get up the speed good anyway so if they would have went back early and he would have finished fourth or fifth Tony Stewart turn around going backwards then the fans was throwing beer cans on racing surface start with four laps to go there was just a crap load of debris out there that you did not see I was at the race there was not going to just throw the green flag with one left to go at a restrictor plate track that wouldn't even be a fair finish for people cuz some cars come to speed faster than others I think you're being a little biased being a jr fan

[@lewisgriffin9684]

@@EJCatoz actually it was the right call with all the debris and the track and Tony Stewart bowling backwards there was no way they could get the race restarted other than going green with one left to go and that would not have been Fair add a restrictor plate track I think you was just mad cuz you were Junior fan this is what started the whole green-white-checkered debacle we have nowadays cuz people overreacting green-white-checkered sucks they need to do away with this two laps shootout is not how you determine a winner they said that they're at least write five laps what they should do for their overtime as do five laps one try at it if someone wrecks the race is over if it's a short tracks do 8 to 10 laps if roles were reversed you know you would have been jumping up and down that Jr won the race and you were not I've been saying it was bulshit NASCAR pretty much give Dale jr. The 2004 Daytona 500 this was just to make up for that this is where Dale Earnhardt Incorporated restrictor plate dominance ended

[@davehess8702]

This Talladega, 2004 was the last year, where started only caring, about the last 10 laps, instead of the whole race. The cars today, cannot run by themselves or pull away.

[@gary24fan]

I've heard it said that everyone lost interest in NASCAR after Dale Earnhardt died. That sure is a lot of disinterest raining down on Jeff Gordon's car at 3:22:33!

[@jamex98]

Lot of stupid s**t decisions on this sport. Feel confused how Jeff won this race and I saw Jr. passes the 24 car.

[@3rdeyerioichi749]

Fantastic race right to the end! However the Jr fans showed their true colors that day. But when you think back to this race and then fast forward to now. I almost think that the way they handled late yellows in the early 2000s should be done today. Maybe a few less wrecked cars and more finishers. I don’t know, all I know is I loved it! Jeff and Junebug 1 2, I didn’t care which way they finished. Both were fantastic!

[@JJA1987]

Gordon fans were just as bad during this time

[@chrisuncleahmad]

Crazy to think the Wood Brothers hadn't won a pole going into this race for so many years.

[@gtcochran1]

This was the first race my son and I went to when he was 6……..We’ve been to every spring race since other that the one in the Covid year

[@billy88joe]

Vickers screwed Jr out of two dega wins

[@coop98]

I was at this race. I remember every time jr would take the lead the crowed would go insane. Sounded like the grand stands where going to come down.

[@CyclonesFan24]

Talladega SuperSpeedway has by far the loudest crowd in Nascar. N I love it.

[@CyclonesFan24]

Kickin' n screamin and stomping n cheering. Jr Nation is awesome.

[@coop98]

@@CyclonesFan24 yes sir, the good ol days of nascar before they went woke

[@TJ89741]

Is it me or from 04-07 the cars have a more high pitched sound than in past years ?

[@hitorimellow]

iirc it was from aerodynamic changes edit: actually no this was v much a thing around 2003, just manufacturers had different gear ratios which explains the difference in rpms in high speeds at superspeedways

[@miketuttle6617]

The cars screamed back then. Music to my ears!!!

[@darrylturner2611]

This was best post Earnhardt (SR) era Talladega race❤ and the only time Junior ever came close to being as cool as his dad!! Great thirsty era racing!!

[@Brett_Baker_]

Why does this video come on when you search for it and then sometimes it's not avaliable

[@imtherealone.6268]

28:32: Jump to 2020: Hailie Deegan although she's in a different series

[@ceratix1576]

This way the day I was born! April 25th 2004. I'm 15 years old now.

[@corwintipper7317]

That's an age that I am

[@jimwalkerdirtNasphalt63]

After this race, a green white checker was instituted. Fans exhibited their displeasure in this race.

[@ZJKFilms]

Anybody know who is playing and what the song name from the intro is? I love the old classic intro’s to these races.

[@KronesianLTD]

That's U2, Who's Gonna Ride Your Wild Horses

[@JJA1987]

The beginning of NASCAR screwing the fans out of a Green Flag Finish at Talladega just like The Fall Race in 2015

[@sevendst19]

2002 Pepsi 400 they did the same thing, but idk if it was the first one

[@FeartheCyr611]

Aww is someone a butthurt Jr fan?

[@JJA1987]

Awww is someone a NASCAR Corporate Sheep

[@sandiegotrafficlightstrain354]

I feel like Fox had fake fan cheering sounds. Sometimes they play the audio of fans cheering and you actually see them sitting down motionless.

[@jaydenh922]

2004 Aaron’s 499 Location: Lincoln, Alabama Track: Talladega Superspeedway Type of race track: Superspeedway Starting cars: 43 Finishing cars: 32 Laps: 188 Cautions: 11 Pole Winner: Ricky Rudd (21) Most laps led: Dale Earnhardt Jr. (8) (57 laps led) Race Winner: Jeff Gordon (24)

[@GardenStateDiecast]

14 years today

[@darrenayotte]

The beginning of green-white-checkered

[@zackrankin8163]

7 times it has skipped from watching the whole thing.

[@jasonrobbins7143]

Jr. should've won Talladega like 10 times... Should've won this race then with Hendrick its like he was always pushing Jimmie Johnson to wins... That always pissed me off

[@Ktaurus26]

The Hendrick, DEI and Childress cars were all strong

[@cykablyatman6242]

why are there so many skips?

[@platinum20]

The finish that eventually led to unlimited overtime restarts. NASCAR should have stood their ground on this issue but fans throwing shit onto the track left them no choice.

[@Foolskii]

I live how when at 40:01 when Matt Kenseth crashes Mike Joy is just like "there it is."

[@MovieLover1995]

They thought that was gonna be the big one. Kenseth was lucky because he spun in front of like, 14 other cars coming towards him.

[@sandiegotrafficlightstrain354]

If Jr never left Michael hanging with 6 to go then Dale Jr probably would of won this race.

[@JJA1987]

What other choice did he have - He had the fastest car

[@sammorris7931]

Michael hung himself in the third lane?

[@DaytonaPrototypes]

1:32:49 The Big One

[@ocatarinense-bq]

Brabo de mais o 42 havoline do mcmurray e top de linha

[@oreonation3868]

Make it available on mobile please

OREONATION3 it is

[@ducla1349]

Jeff Gordon in his Pepsi paint scheme also ran it in the 46th Pepsi 400

[@MovieLover1995]

Back then, he ran the Pepsi paint scheme in the Spring races at Talladega and the July races at Daytona. Except for the Spring race at Talladega in 2007, and the July race at Daytona in 2008, he wore the regular DuPont paint scheme.

[@tr0llbuster292]

@@MovieLover1995 Sort of which was the 2007 Aaron's 499 which Gordon would score his 77th career win. Most of the time he would rock the regular dupont/flames scheme mostly in 2006. He ran the Nicorette/Dupont scheme specifically in Las Vegas in the UAW-DaimlerChrysler 400 in 2007 and the DuPont/Department of Defense at Charlotte Motor Speedway in May of 2007. He never really stopped the flames, even in 2015, he ran the flames in. but it said "Axalta" on the hood which was Dupont just rebranded. Then he switched to "Drive to End Hunger". Always loved his paint schemes, I even have a 1:24 scale raced version of his car from this race.

[@scottpaul3782]

Hope you gave them a free beer

[@gordonritchie665]

1:35:41 Onboard with Kenny Wallace #00.

[@jasonrobbins7143]

Excuse If Im mistaken but I think Jr. won this race 6 times in his career. 5 with DEI & one with Hendrick. He could've won this race at least 10 times. Easily could've won this race 2 more times at DEI the EA sports running of this in 2003 when Michael Waltrip finished 1st & Jr. 2nd breaking his streak of 4 in a row... That would've been 5 in a row If Michael would've got the hell out of the way. That always pissed me off... Then this race right here would've been 6 wins at Talladega as Jr. did have the faster car over Gordon & If It did go back to green Jr. most likely wins. So thats 6 wins he could've had here at Talladega under DEI. Then moving to Hendrick I believe he won this race once in 2010 if im not mistaken, correct me if im wrong. I could have the yr wrong but I think he only won this race once with Hendrick. But if you go back & watch him race this track from like 2010-2015 he would always be pushing Jimmie Johnson which always angered me when at that time this was one of the few race tracks that Jr. still ran well at. Jimmie was winning every where why they couldn't of had Jimmie pushing Jr. in those races I will never understand. But if they had made more of an effort to have Jr. win Talladega at Hendrick he could've came really close to winning this race 10 times like his father did.

[@imtherealone.6268]

Gordon stats are still better than Jr.'s to be honest. Liked them both,, but Gordon had a better average finish and start. And also, Gordon won at Talladega in 2004, 2005 and 2007. Jr had a average finish of 15.8 and Gordon's was 12.5.

[@Be.authentic_]

@@imtherealone.6268 Gordon actually won in 1996 and 2000 as well.

[@cykablyatman6242]

This weekend, this race will be almost caution free, except for with 2 to go the big one strikes, by allmendinger spinning from a left rear blowing out and half the field wrecks out

[@jrfan07]

your prediction was a little off LOL

[@cykablyatman6242]

+jrfan07 i know, kenseth and buescher are dumboes to flip their asses over

[@shawnchavis8066]

We should call it the house of the Earnhardt's built taking AJ Styles with line

[@gary24fan]

Um.....what????

[@the_elmeister]

1:32:49 - THE BIG ONE

[@thomasyakalis6269]

worst finish to a NASCAR race I've ever seen!

[@DillonMurway]

Did you watch last years Talladega fall race?

[@DinsDetailin]

No, that title belongs to Daytona, February 18, 2001

[@markraynor8142]

NASCAR 06 Total Team Control Challenge Dale Earnhardt JR 8 Settin’ Up A Six Peat

[@anthonydeloreto3881]

2:41:00

[@tacklefatkids]

I heard that too 😭😭😭😭😭

[@sabastianmoore6160]

I don't care how mad the fans were the race couldn't be finished under green and then the way they handled it by throwing stuff on the track was totally childish and uncalled for

[@JJA1987]

Yes it could've been finished under Green. NASCAR officials just decided it was best to FUCK OVER THE FANS that day just like they did in the Fall Race in 2015

[@ericmarchesini4883]

I’ve never tolerated fans throwing trash onto the race track. If you throw trash onto the track you get arrested and banned for life no matter how anyone feels about the outcome.

[@dillonpierce7869]

There was more than enough time to get at least 3 laps of green at the end there. That yellow came out with 6 or 7 to go if I remember correctly.

[@oreonation3868]

Make it on mobile please

[@connorritchie973]

1:35:22 Kasey Kahne’s Onboard

[@emmanuelchavis5415]

They should change it to Junior & Senior Nation the house of Dale Earnhardt Jr and Dale senior built

[@ckulcavage]

this one got taken away from JR.... I will say it's good to relive when Jr was always up front, winning races, and contending for a Championship. I was 24 watching this race from Kandahar Afghanistan.....MISS THESE DAYS

[@petercorzo3407]

1:32:50 same old same old 24 wrecks 3:19:00 it’s not his fault they are getting controversy to let him win but that was a wolf ending 🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁

[@k3nnyisaw3som3]

Let's be honest... do you guys REALLY believe that the crowd wouldve showered the track had Jr. been tabbed as the leader? NASCAR completely botched the end of this race no matter what side of the fence you're on, but it's not why the fans were pissed.

[@JJA1987]

The Fans were mainly pissed at NASCAR for not finishing under green not so much with Jeff winning and Jr getting screwed

[@pepsiguy52883]

@@JJA1987 yeah ok

[@TaxEvasion9]

13:16 a... what Chris?

[@steelvenom330]

I Was a huge fan of Gordon back in the day, but even then I knew this finish was complete BS

[@jasonjgr8580]

Steel Venom 330 that was not bs it was the rules then. Gordon would of won any way.

[@JJA1987]

It was Bullshit and no Jeff would not have won had it stayed green or finished under green

[@jr4038]

One race I never really have gotten over jr not winning was! I was 13 and at this race!

[@mattkowal90]

Nah, Fall 2006. Also Johnson and Gaughan in this race were the biggest morons in this race.

[@williamcarson2867]

Get over it. If Earnhardt jr fans hadnt thrown their cans, they would have had a green white checkered, and the officials say the track isnt clear because of debris still on the track and it is BUDWEISER Beer cans !!!!!!!

[@IntimidatorZC]

Same. I was 15 Total bs Still fires hatred and discontent in my heart

[@matthewporrini50]

I just realized: there was no Pontiac in this race

[@gary24fan]

Pontiac left after the 2003 season. I think someone (maybe Hermie Sadler) ran one at Martinsville in 2004 but that was it.

[@TheRacingGenius88]

@@gary24fan Andy Belmont tried to quality in a Zombie Pontiac Grand Prix in the 2004 season.

[@dillonpierce7869]

Arca let em run that 03 Pontiac body through 07 tho I believe.... Maybe 08.

[@imtherealone.6268]

Personally, I think Pepsi cans would've been more appropriate

[@coyboybc]

No class #8 fans ! Love to see them so butt hurt ! #8 car actually got a undeserved win at Talladega with illegal shocks one time and they let him keep the win because of his last name ! Illegal shock let the car be more aerodynamic and that’s the truth !

[@Monaayy29]

1:40:50 LMAO at Jeff Burton

[@williamgrantham4481]

1:32:55

[@jasonrobbins7143]

If fans didn't hate Jeff Gordon b4 this race they damn sure did afterwards

[@razburry8001]

Not my favorite Gordon win

[@FUELBandicoot]

Why does DW sound so pissy in this? Like in the last 20 laps I was watching.

[@slimshady5757]

FUEL Bandicoot He wanted Mikey to win and knew Mikey couldn’t get there, not with Hendrick Motorsports’ resurgence at super-speedways.

[@ericmarchesini4883]

FUEL Bandicoot he was pissed at the fans for throwing garbage onto the track.

[@mpzurlino]

So many Jr fans thought he won lol

[@FootballGuy1738]

Loved this. Also showed how classless and despicable Earnhardt fans were back then

[@nascaronly9801]

It's crazy seeing everyone saying "Jr should've won this race." "Jr got screwed." From my understanding, back then, they froze the field when the caution came out. Every clip showed JG was winning when the caution came out. So no, Jr did not get screwed. Also, to everyone who said "If it was green Jr would've won." That's not a fact. Jeff got a really good push from Harvick. Even so, if it was green who knows who would've won. They could've both spun out. Jr could have won. Jeff still could have won. My point is, we'll never know so don't act like it's a matter of fact because it's not. It's Talladega. Anything can happen.

[@nascaronly9801]

I would also like to add that I have no ill will towards Jr or JG. I love both of them. I'm one of the very rare JG and Jr fans. And yes, the racing ending under caution suuuuuccckkkkss.

[@Fultonfalcons86]

Jr was robbed !!!!!!

[@JJA1987]

As were the fans

[@EJCatoz]

Jr was definitely robbed in that race as was in ‘15 Fall race

[@FeartheCyr611]

No he wasmt

[@jasonjgr8580]

Jeff Gordon won fair and square!! Earnhardt jr fans where just jealous.

[@JJA1987]

Not when NASCAR fucked the fans out ending it fair and square under Green like it should've been

[@ericmarchesini4883]

Fans should’ve had more common sense instead of throwing debris onto the track. If they get pissed about the finish but don’t throw debris onto the track.

[@pens87668]

This race summed up my hatred for Jeff Gordon. I remember being pretty irate when Gordon won because I've always been an Earnhardt fan. Now with Gordon having a chance at title 5 this weekend, it honestly feels weird to be pulling for him because during his prime my dad, grandpap, and I all hated him throughly. The Red Flag Rule was by far one of the dumbest rules they ever had.

[@hayden4597]

I really don’t understand how Darrel waltrip can ruin such a good moment in racing with him saying “ oh I can believe junior left Michael hanging” what the hell. When was the last time anyone said you should slow down for your teammate

[@tripp6661]

The Dale Jr meat riding going on in the booth is insane😭

[@EricCox4848]

NASCAR decided Jeff was the winner based on scoring loops and video tape. Next thing you know, lots of Dale Jr. fans threw bottles, cans, whatever they could at Jeff's car. Of course, Mike Joy was pissed and with good reason. Doing things like that is just stupid and somewhat dangerous.

[@JJA1987]

They were pissed at NASCAR not finishing it under green

[@ericmarchesini4883]

Eric.Cox Mike Joy, Larry McReynolds, Darrell Waltrip, and Jeff Hammond we’re upset what the fans did. Chris Myers said there is 160,000 fans and there would be a few idiots.

[@EricCox4848]

Guess what, 2007 the fans trashed the race track again after Jeff Gordon broke his tie with Dale Earnhardt of 76 wins with 77 wins. Bob Jenkins called those tossing trash onto the race track "race idiots". Same thing in 2004 and 2007. But they didn't care.

[@jasonjgr8580]

They never checked the dei cars when they won i wonder way.

[@DerrickRG]

Uhhh, yeah they did.

[@JJA1987]

Dumbass

[@CloudStrife8894]

That race was shitty, JG didn't really get that win.

[@joshtheblumedicrobloxgamin5871]

Cloud Strife Yeah!

[@cincysilvia8807]

yes he did quit crying like a little bitch. Jr sucks

[@CloudStrife8894]

cincysilvia8807, Who has more wins this season?

[@cincysilvia8807]

Cloud Strife who has more championships, more career wins, more everything....I'll wait

[@jeffgordonfan24]

​@@cincysilvia8807 Jeff Gordon. You waited 7 years.

[@michealconnell7499]

Another wreck caused by 20 smh