The Craziest Daytona 500 Finish Deserves a Closer Look: The 2007 Daytona 500

[@CharizardMaster69]

“Clint Bowyer upside down and on fire” is arguably as iconic as that actual finish

[@Razz415]

I miss that 07 Jack car. What a cool looking paint scheme.

[@JonManProductions]

He's lucky as hell not to have gotten screwed up in that one.

[@coffeeblack1057]

Finished 18th too lol. Not too bad

[@coffeeblack1057]

@@Razz415 dude hell yeah. Badass paint scheme

[@smokefan4000]

@@Razz415 It was nice to see JD's on Austin Dillon's car at the roval last year

[@nascarnational]

And Mark drove what was essentially the 36 Pontiac Ken Schrader drove in 2001. I hope y'all do realize that.

[@48fanfromky]

Yeah, Harvick driving what was the black 3 and Martin driving what was the 36. Almost like it was meant to be, again, just like a movie.

[@nascarnational]

@@48fanfromky As S1ap said in the video

[@watchemfly8164]

I never realized that. Holy shit man that's fucking mind-blowing.

[@dethkillerspiral]

YOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[@nathansheeler1663]

I didn’t even think about that... that’s wild.

[@tgs2141]

My Dad said he was watching this race and was cheering for Mark Martin to win, only for one of his least favourite drivers to win. When they were interviewing Martin, they asked him if he was disappointed and upset that he he came only inch’s from wining the 500 However Mark replied with saying “I just came second in the greatest race in the world, I feel amazing”. That goes to show what kind of guy Mark Martin is.

[@obscraft5375]

He's a great sport

[@raycharles7059]

I remember this race and Mark saying that. He was one of the best

[@CJODell12]

Mark still earned $1,102,258 for finishing second

[@taurus6392]

@@CJODell12 I wouldn't be mad either

[@TotoDG]

The Best NASCAR KZbinr Deserves a Closer Look: S1apSh0es

[@guegosilva19]

Hahaha!

[@Cody-ch2lc]

You spelled "blackflagsmatter" wrong

[@tigerwareagle1485]

SovietOnion you spelled “TNTman93” wrong

[@joshuabradberry9823]

Cody blackflagssucks and in a year or so, S1ap will be the biggest nascar KZbin content creator.

[@joshuacleveland7092]

The fact that everyone behind them was affected in the wreck leaving those 2 alone side by side for the lead is almost movie like.

[@tgs2141]

It looked like a scene in Cars

[@whatiwonder4299]

Coffee: ✓ Breakfast: ✓ New S1apSh0es Video: ✓✓✓

[@workingguy-OU812]

Same - turned out to be an awesome morning.

[@andrew1181]

What you mean it’s half 1 in the afternoon?

[@workingguy-OU812]

@@andrew1181 I think we just found the commie/socialist.

[@whatiwonder4299]

@@andrew1181 Released at 0600 CST according to my notifications.

[@christopherwinter2099]

I was sick so couldn't even watch till Tuesday Feb. 18

[@RobertHooksJr]

Well, this is officially the 2nd craziest Daytona 500 ever.

[@andrewputnam2717]

No this was the craziest

[@crispykiddo70]

Are we forgetting 2012 boys?

[@whiskeybuilder6335]

Earnhardt Sr dying doesn't rank???

[@whiskeybuilder6335]

@I don’t know what I’m doing All the time you're right. That actually brought tears to my eyes.

[@christopherwall2121]

2021 update: *3rd craziest*

[@jamesbraun9842]

As a die hard Mark Martin this was the most painful thing to watch.

[@czarter55]

One of the best parts of this is Harvick saying “I got so excited I broke the damn mirror in half!”

[@ekimp252]

If they gave Academy Awards for KZbin videos, you deserve one.

[@QueenVoodo0]

0:37 That’s bizarre that a submarine could sink A FREIGHT TRAIN

[@JonManProductions]

Well a landing crew sabotaged and blew up the tracks and derailed a train but I guess that's sinking one... also more famous of bizarre history in war being the fate of Germany's most advanced battleship being sealed by a torpedo to the steering and propulsion by a lucky stringbag with wings that couldn't be hit because it was actually too damn slow to hit by AA. As the saying goes, History is often stranger than Fiction.

[@QueenVoodo0]

JonManProductions yes it is indeed

[@placeholder577]

*could sink a freight train*

[@sulphurous2656]

@@JonManProductions Didn't expect to see you here.

[@Ob1tuber]

That’s just history for you

[@andrewputnam2717]

My mom loved mark Martin she screamed so loud when he lost the neighbors called to make sure she was okay

[@nathanlarue9922]

As a mark Martin fan. That race finish hurt so bad. I remember watching it on TV stunned that he had come that close to winning the Daytona 500. I found your channel because of these videos on Mark Martin. I gotta say as someone who hasn't cared about Nascar since he retired. You've put a little spark back in my heart for the sport. Thank you

[@samsiebert_1219]

Larry- “Will unofficially finish upside down in the 18th position” Darell - “On Fire. I mean, Joey Chitwood couldn’t do that” Joey Chitwood - “Is that a CHALLENGE?!?” Great vid S1ap. Keep them coming!!

[@snapshotfps]

This is like an unofficial episode of SB Nation's Rewinder. Welcome, to a moment in history. Even uses the same music too I think? Absolutely excellent. Incredible job, this video is a masterpiece

[@itzfedora_yt4577]

i thought it was for a second there

[@tbrowningproductions]

He very clearly follows their format, even down to the song used at the end.

[@UrlacherBears54]

That's definitely what he's going for. An underappreciated sport like NASCAR deserves a series like this.

[@91lemlem]

Came here to say the same thing. Few months late watching the video but really enjoyed it. Would have always like to see rewinders for motorsport, specifically nascar and indycar, hopefully Slapshoes delivers some more.

[@EpicTyphlosionTV]

Can someone tell me what the songs are? I can't find them on KZbin or Google

[@noahlemasters]

I don't watch nascar but your videos are so interesting.

[@WiggysanWiggysan]

Ditto.

[@Director_Orson_Krennic]

Well, if you ever wanted to watch just one race, then today would be your day. The Daytona 500, the 2020 version of the very race mentioned here, will be starting in just a few hours.

[@merrillmiller663]

Sounds like you should start watching!

[@botaniccal]

@@Director_Orson_Krennic You jinxed it

[@DecentlyDefault]

There are a lot of big changes coming to NASCAR over the next two-ish years. Now is as good a time as any to get into it.

[@broktovite8946]

Clint Bowyer: You finished side by side?........That’s cute

[@despacitosuarez]

Why did I read that in Clint's voice

[@jackthorton10]

I believe the Exact words were and quote “upside down and on fire.”

[@jeremymorgan4779]

Probably didn't expect such a short shelf life for this vid, huh? Coincidentally i was waiting til after this years race to watch. And what an insane finish we got...

[@whatincarnation95]

This was the first race I ever watched and it's always awesome to see a video on the subject. Like opening a lost closet box and finding a ton of old stuff you loved. Thank you, S1ap.

[@randomreviewsrebooted5156]

Oh yeah, congrats on 50k subscribers!

[@TheRatic0n]

Videos like these just put the hype up for this years Daytona 500 up another few notches. Great stuff as always!

[@nathancao520]

And the hype led to a rain shocked Daytona 500 that is still delayed

[@TheRatic0n]

@@nathancao520 Yes... unfortunately it was a letdown of the highest magnitude this year...

[@robertsmead8444]

This didn’t age well

[@jackthorton10]

That was such a close race last year

[@nascarfan824]

I watched this race at a bar called "The Bar" in Goodview, Minnesota with my girlfriend, Denise. At the time she was from Minnesota and I was from Ohio. It was the first race she'd ever watched, and her and I even had a picture on the front page for a local newspaper from Winona, Minnesota. I saw a young man taking pictures at The Bar and asked (somewhat jokingly) if he was a freelance photographer? He replied that he worked for the Winona Daily News, and I told him I was in town to see Denise and watch the 500 with her. He asked If I would mind if he pictured us for a spot in the newspaper, and I said of course not. That would be great! The picture that made the newspaper was of me fist pumping the start of the 500 and yelling "Yesss!" and Denise sitting next to me smiling beautifully at the television while I expressed my enthusiasm. As the race came to the conclusion I was rooting for Mark Martin to win. I am a die hard Dale Jr. fan, but I truly wanted to see Mark get a pinnacle win on his career. Of course Mark didn't win, but I was not terribly hurt by Harvick taking the checkers either. Denise passed away from complications from a surgery in 2013, but I still remember this race as a highlight in our relationship. It was the day she became a true NASCAR fan like myself. Thank you for the break down, S1apShOes. You brought back many fond memories for me this evening.

[@-BigMike-]

That on-board shot from Harvicks car shows you how much side drafting it took to get from 7th to 1st in 5 miles. Brilliant video.

[@jacksonschadt7573]

I think Alex Bowman’s Valvoline paint scheme that he’s currently running reminds me of Mark Martins paint job that he ran in the 90s.

[@Razz415]

I remember pulling for Mark after that caution. Hes always been a cool guy. Heck of a finish though. Hope to have a finish like that today.

[@LASTCARonBROCK]

Great video, and I can tell it's a significant moment for you personally as a Mark Martin fan. For me, this race still stands out in infamy as my brother and I picked Tony and Kurt to win the race. Kurt was my pick, so I followed his progress most of the week. It may seem like it in hindsight, but hardly anyone seemed to be picking Kurt to win that 500. He was overlooked in each broadcast, including the Shootout, where he ran 3rd, and the Twin 125s, where he finished 2nd to Jeff Gordon only because Gordon had an illegal car. He broke out in the 500 itself, when he led most of the laps because Tony Stewart's dominant car kept giving up track position with miscues on pit road. It would've been incredible if they both made the distance as they were clearly the class of the field, but that's how things go in the 500. At least Kurt didn't finish last like Tony - which I still rib my brother about.

[@randomreviewsrebooted5156]

This video is as great as the '07 Daytona 500 finish! Great job! Also, I love the poetic feel to this starting at 8:21.

[@joeywirt7953]

"i got so excited i broke the damn mirror in half". yup, thats Daytona for you

[@jackthorton10]

Only in Daytona

[@humdll]

I've been a lifelong Harvick fan and was standing up on the couch watching this whole race. Was in 3rd grade and went to school way too hyped up on Monday. Gives me goosebumps every single time I watch those last few laps.

[@jayholahan7070]

This race was the first race I ever watched and after I was hooked. I still remember my dad accidentally turned on the race and in slow-motion Tony Stewart and Kurt Busch we’re crashing off of turn 4.

[@crazypolite]

Yo i just want to say that your videos have made me interested in NASCAR, whereas a month ago I couldn't have cared less. Very informative, and very easy to follow even when not knowing much about the sport. Props! Hopefully it makes a big comeback as I think now more than ever we need these non-human to human contact sports.

[@MrMcKane]

This is why i love Sports, in particular Motor Racing. Its full of stories you just couldn't write.

[@specialk1416]

This was it. I was six years old at the time and this was the first race I ever saw. And now all these years later I look back and see what a hell of a race started one hell of a passion for me

[@TheJingles007]

I'm still bumbed Mark Martin didn't win. He always had shit luck

[@sylansylan4189]

I remember seeing this race live on tv. So many wrecks that year and I was only a little kid rooting for Gordon. Then I saw Martin and Harvick side by side in the last lap and I was just awe-stricken at the events that happened behind the two. Bowyer flipped and on fire going through the infield, seeing the Number 5 spin out and cause the last Big One of that race and then seeing that most iconic finish of the 29 and 01 was just incredible.

[@boatx22]

I’ll never forget witnessing this on Live television

[@noahb6846]

Broke my heart as a kid to see my favorite driver come up short and I hated Kevin harvick for years for what felt like to me stealing my guys win but he won clean and now he’s going into the history books as not only one of the most polarizing drivers ever but one of its greatest champions ride off into that sunset Kevin harvick you earned it

[@pacificus7254]

I remember seeing this race on TV as a kid. It was definitely the moment that I got super into NASCAR.

[@dustinpaquette782]

This was the first 500 I ever watched. I was 5 years old and I can still remember watching that finish, It made me fall in love with NASCAR

[@gamerofthe501st]

My Father introduced me to NASCAR when I was 5 years old. This was my first ever NASCAR that I watched. Today, I'm still a big fan of the Sport and I hope that I can pass the love of it to my kids some day.

[@VioletLeader]

This was the very first NASCAR race I ever watched in my life, which got me hooked into the motorsports fandom, even at 20 years old back then. I will never forget it, and this video perfectly captures the spirit of the moment.

[@9Matticus]

Hey S1apshoes being a die hard mark fan as a kid like me, I’m sure you were pretty disappointed that day. I can clearly remember going to bed right after this just furious! But hey mark took it graciously and Kevin’s the man I pull for every week now ... still this one always stings! Great video keep me coming! 🏁🇨🇦

[@jamesbraun9842]

I hated this race. It looked like Mark Martin would win but Kevin was still the closer and Mark was always the second driver.

[@GameDomain]

This really makes me that much more excited for the 500 today lol

[@rustywalrus]

Annnnnd I'm crying again. Great editing and storytelling as always 💗

[@Dante.the.inferno]

0:04 Larry Mac is the GOAT the way he says "side by side". He's so underrated..

[@johanamorales4273]

Nothing like getting a slap shoes video just waking up. 👌

[@leotherocker94]

This was the race that made me want to learn more about Nascar, Quick rundown here: i'm Brazilian, i was 12 years old when i saw two guys drag race each other on a Brazilian tv sports program here. After this race i started to learn english just to search more about the sport, i bought and played a lot of Nascar Thunder 02 and 04 on Playstation 1 and 2 using Dale Sr, Harvick and Ricky Rudd's #28 Texaco car on Thunder 02 (i've always love black racing cars), This is the race that i got hooked up on Nascar and even started to learn a new language just to know more about it, where it came from, who was the best driver, the paint schemes, etc. Thank you 2007 Daytona 500 for bringing me all this!

[@davidfleming793]

From being from the North East, never really payed attention to any kind of car racing, but since you popped up into my recommended vids, I started to watch, I really started to get into the sport. You're very informated and now I watch a ton of NASCAR vids and really am starting to get into the sport. Thanks for opening my eyes!!!!

[@gabingston3430]

This was the finish that got me hooked on NASCAR for the next few years.

[@nathansheeler1663]

I love videos about this race. It truly was a Great American Race. It was the first race I watched and fell in love with the sport from there on. Hard to believe its already been 13 years since this finish. Feels like yesterday where I was cheering for the Army 01 car not realizing how significant that win would’ve been, and how significant it was for the 29. What a race.

[@TNR_Blade]

I have had the very fortunate circumstance of making it to see the Daytona 500 twice in my life so far. Strangely both ended with a car crossing the start finish line upside down and on fire. (2007 and 2020)

[@user-dg5nj1ez8c]

Saw this when I was 6 years old at the speedway and I’ll never forget it even with all the other 500’s I’ve seen I only vividly remember this one and 2011

[@REXXltm14]

I would nominate the 2020 Daytona 500 now

[@Ob1tuber]

I say 2021

[@nich8447]

This was the first race I ever watched growing up. I was a month away from turning 3 when I remember this finish. Thank god for it because 16 years later I still love racing as much as I did

[@giovannifebus3700]

This was the very first NASCAR race i ever saw. This is the race that made me a fan of NASCAR and 13 years later i'm still watching NASCAR.

[@furioussherman7265]

This was the very first race I ever watched on TV, and I maintain that it's why I've been a NASCAR fan ever since.

[@ethanfibro57]

I ain’t gonna lie to you fella… I always loved dirt modified racing and recently started watching nascar. Your videos have helped me become more of a fan! Thank you!

[@VTO3000]

Beautiful video man used to be a nascar fan when i was younger and i remember watching this exact race in disbelief gave me goosebumps and a insane nostalgia trip Thank you brother

[@WiggysanWiggysan]

*FUCKING HELL S1apSh0es ..... your passion for NASCAR is OUTSTANDING* I'm not even a fan of NASCAR & I was glued to my seat for this one !!

[@bubbakushingtonIII]

Not a huge Nascar fan but I've always had an interest in it but this channel here will hace you falling in love with NASCAR.

[@jamesdb7115]

This is brilliant storytelling. That was a storybook finish for sure. I felt bad for Mark. I was rootin hard for him, as my driver, Gordon, was back there in the back of the top 10. What a finish. What a video.

[@RandomAssist]

This was the race that got me to start following NASCAR seriously. Really cool breakdown of this race!

[@HerrZenki]

That last minute pass made me go like......YEEAAH!! What a hail mary of an overtake!

[@nate6386]

Damn man, those last few lines send shivers down my spine. You are a wordsmith of the highest order.

[@hendrykstolarski4897]

Wow, amazing video, really hits home, your commentary at the end was beautiful. I remember watching this live in 2007 and while I can't say I remember the rest of the race, as a life long Mark Martin fan, this finish will forever be burned into my memory. As much as it hurt then, I look back on as proud moment, no dirty racing from either of them, just two gentlemen, laying it all out on line.

[@genwt3916]

if there was ever a video to summarize in 10 minutes the raw thrill of the sport and what it is capable of to a non-fan, this is it.

[@MrBWhite88]

Well if SB Nation won't do Rewinder videos on iconic NASCAR moments then someone else has to. Great job as always S1ap!

[@soxnpats4lyfe]

I watched this with my grandfather. He was a big mark martin fan. I am a big harvick fan. This is on of my fondest memories i have with him

[@loonggoonedaddy]

I never really comment here on KZbin a lot but man you deserve some credit! Great content, amazing how well done this is. You always can capture the essence of what I personaly love about NASCAR and motosports in general. Thanks for that man!

[@rvaneand326]

these have a feel similar to SB nation's rewinder videos and i love that. nascar has a lot of great moments that deserve this kinda storytelling

[@Apexhunter23]

As a diehard Mark Martin fan this one really hurt. 16yr old me went from jumping in celebration to throwing the remote in disgust

[@illinoiscentralmodeler]

This was the first race and first season I watched from start to finish, 13 years later still hooked!

[@ICEE53]

I had started watching nascar some in 2006 and enjoyed it but I was only 7 with the attention span of a goldfish but this race just a few days after my 8th birthday is what made me a nascar fan for life. I can also happily say that my favorite race of all time was one of the greatest of all time.

[@sweetroll1723]

Man the production value on these videos is amazing! Keep up the great work Slap!

[@elbeto191291]

Not a big fan of NASCAR but a fan of motorsports. And to watch a race ending like this must have been nerve-wracking. The intensity created really turns a race finish into epicness

[@jjmav9]

This was the first NASCAR race I had ever seen. Glad I got lucky enough to watch such a great race.

[@EdwardHester3615]

Buddy i have never watched NASCAR, but you are making me a fan...that was AWESOME

[@hehe-IgoBRRRR]

Can't we all just say that this makes you want to watch it over and over again? I think that's what makes this a good finish.

[@austinpatrick2682]

You make awesome content! Keep up the good work! Nobody gives Nascar the credit it deserves like you do. And your knowledge of Nascar history is a gold mine I'm happy to listen to. I'll be watching with you today as history is made again!

[@LrulestheworldM8]

The race that inspired me to finally go see my first race. Only to have it get rained out for the whole weekend. You will be missed, Michigan 2007. But at least it led me to getting my first car, of which I still have.

[@ValueDrew]

I keep going back to this race and the 2005 Daytona 500. Those two races are NASCAR. They are what NASCAR should be.

[@numpiregaming7673]

Awesome video! This is my second favorite Daytona 500. Number one being 1998 when Dale Sr. finally got it after 20 years. Would love to see you cover through win or Earnhardt as a driver and his career.

[@signalboost9636]

Im honestly surprised you didn't mention Harvick's new sponsor Pennzoil, and how that race was the first time GM Goodwrench didnt sponsor the team since the early 90's Great video S1ap!

[@jonathanreed9664]

I love these videos keep it up!!! I was hoping SB nation would do a rewind of NASCAR finishes but they don’t THANK YOU!!

[@bigboy3jv]

This is some of the finest narration I've ever heard, good job👍

[@gadbammit4736]

Loved the tv clicking off at the end. Watched this race live and the tension I felt as the went around under that last caution to the shoot out was crazy. I wasn't even driving. Would have loved to have seen Mark Martin win that race, but in the end 6 years later that 29 car was better. He would have been content finishing 3rd that day if it ment the 15, the 8, and the 3 were running 1,2,3 at the finish. I think Mark Martin was happy to have been there all alone racing the way racing was ment to be with another one of the sports legends Thank you for another chill inspiring short film

[@PolybagPat]

I’ll never forget watching this live! Still wish Martin won, but what a finish!

[@GhostTransit]

Me after 2020 five hundred “Maybe not”

[@MrMusicfan678]

I was thinking how this felt like an SB Nation video and how you ought to say, "Welcome to a moment in History" right before you let the moment speak for itself. And then you did. Also how about Bowyer finishing the 500 in the most Clint Bowyer fashion possible, upside down and on fire. 😂

[@BelowTheYellowLine]

I saw the Rocking Chair when I went to Mark Martin Ford in Batesville.

[@sunsolaris]

That's three times now where I've gone on a binge of your videos and coincidentally the next day you upload. This happened when you uploaded your last video and your video on the marketing of NASCAR. I should watch your videos more often lol

[@Cramhead43]

Great rewinder/retrospective as always SlapShoes

[@chiefsonic24]

Thanks for the upload to kill time during this rain delay. Great video. Best 500 ever imo

[@beerbatteredsports2]

This was the first nascar race I ever watched. Been a fan ever since

[@evannuh-koo-la4054]

This might've been a little emotional atleast as a Mark Martin fan

[@sunnyliu9820]

I love this SB Nation rewinder esque style of video, especially for Motorsports!

[@hofmenace]

Then this year happens

[@My347LX]

I am really digging your content! Keep going S1apSh0es!

[@brendanadams3796]

I really enjoy these "closer look" videos. Keep them coming!

[@Lukas02_]

no joke, mark martin retweeting this let me know you uploaded this.