THE NIGHT RACE | My First Bristol NASCAR Experience!

[@BlackFlagsMatter]

Greatest Weekends Ever.

[@RAID3R63]

glad you all enjoyed what I was fortunate enough to grow up next too. it's the only track I've ever been too and really need to go to lol and yeah might as well sit in the car and wait that race traffic is serious

[@fruthergaming6897]

i.hate.penalties.im.a.hamlin.fan.so.i.see.a.lot.of.penalties

[@DannyBTalks]

It was such a fun weekend!!!

[@noone7206]

DannyBTalks Dad

[@thomasrice1687]

You guys should go to Darlington.

[@CodyHicken]

Great seeing you again dude, awesome weekend!

[@fruthergaming6897]

CodyHGaming i.got.hit.almost.by.jeff.gordon.on.a.golf.cart,and.my.space.bar.is.broken

[@fruthergaming6897]

im.not.joking.i.actuly.almost.got.hit.by.jeff.gordon

[@DoNotChooseBlank]

sussy baka

[@noone7206]

I love how none of this would have been possible without the internet. It's pretty incredible that the online NASCAR KZbin youth movement has become so big. As a teenager who stopped following NASCAR because no one had the same passion as I did, I am glad that I have found this growing little community on the internet which has lead me to start following NASCAR and auto racing in general again. Thank you Eric and thanks to all the other NASCAR content creators.

[@Greg1_c]

They miss few nascar youtubers

[@Greg1_c]

But was great to see those guys have fun

[@noone7206]

Hype bro outta nowhere agreed

[@Blueflag04]

It's true

[@glenenthusiast]

Couldn’t agree with you more. Nobody around here has passion for NASCAR around here besides me. Great to get people back into it

[@trent7736]

"There's *my new friend* Corey LaJoie's.... 32 car."

[@dylanjom8233]

This NASCAR KZbin community crossover is bigger than the Avengers Infinity War and Endgame! Awesome to have N2SC4R, BFM, Iceberg, Danny and the others with you together, Eric!

[@ahawks4820]

not N2SC4R

[@ep1kevanhd826]

I legit thought you were like 6,3 but you’re like 6,7 wish I could have met all these cool guys

[@teesman3781]

Ep1kEvan HD dude legit so true

[@ianking300]

6:15 mans is from the future

[@opcheesyman9935]

Natalie looks so depressed in the background. 😂

[@thedylan_s22]

There's nothing quite like watching a NASCAR race live and in person. It is surreal every time

[@snakerbot]

"I've been to two races this year and Hamlin won both of them." I went to 8 races in my life before I saw someone other than Jimmie Johnson or Kyle Busch win.

[@elijaaahcopter]

Boy would it feel good to see both of them see victory lane once again after their droughts.

[@xxlividyxx]

Is it Texas

[@t.b5177]

I’ve been watching him since 2012 nascar stop motion at Texas the old skits you used to do and every movie you have made I love u man and I hope u read this

[@whatincarnation95]

Everyone is like half your height

[@ii_ScottRiggs10]

Here comes a Giraffe.......

[@Blueflag04]

And a giraffe comes

[@RAID3R63]

I feel your pain Eric

[@martinfoot3605]

How tall is he?

[@martinfoot3605]

James Monroe Naaaah he looks way taller than that

[@traceyturkovich]

I was right next to the stage and got a coke from surez

[@JackLikesTrackhouse]

KZbinin he’s the man

[@SergioMenaGTS]

Yeah he might not be the fastest but he's definitely one of the nicest

[@caughtyouin4k674]

Sergio same with Matt D at some races

[@slam5534]

Sergio met him at a walmart and he seemed really nice

[@cosmicpegasis1845]

2:45 u can hear them in the background saying "vlog" like the birds from finding nemo💀💀

[@dillon1568]

6:15: man was ahead of our time

[@BarbecueHockey]

I never knew how tall Eric Estepp was

[@ryanstreuli9554]

Super speedways like Daytona are awesome but I'd like to go to a small track like Bristol for the experience and being able too see more

[@blakecraft5143]

My experience was awesome! I loved the Bristol night race. I went in 2018 I believe, Kurt Bush won

[@cooperwiggins226]

Jesus Lombard is tiny! You'd expect him to be bigger in size by the rage 🤣🤣🤣

[@Blueflag04]

I think his brother is bigger

[@joshgoebel2411]

Matt D is actually how I met my wife. They have been friends for about 15 years and we were there for the race and waited on him to come out after the race. He said that damage from Newman made the car plow super tight and he thought he would have been able to hold off Hamlin if it wasn’t for that

[@matthurls8593]

Hey Eric It was so fun meeting you!!!!!!! i wish i could meet you again........love your videos...keep u the great work

[@jorggamingcr409]

1:22 you needed a 18 wheeler to get back home with all the souvenirs didnt you? After hearing his reaction you know he packed a lot of die casts.

[@dy24forever]

Eric I saw you at the race my first time ever going to race track plus my brithday was that day

[@anthonybarbone529]

I was there too! Awesome track, can’t wait to go back there. Also was a pretty solid crowd.

[@LASTCARonBROCK]

This is really cool. It looks like you guys had an absolute blast!

[@benallen2196]

I wish I could have went to the race last weekend sad seeing the best place in the world with no fans.

[@rinzler6425]

Man I wish I got to see you and the other channels, it was my second time at Bristol and I’ll be going next year too

[@peterstrianus1790]

Amazing video Eric. Thank you for the work. Yes like many people 2 years ago I wanted to understand Nascar (you have to consider I come from Estonia!) and happened to land on your channel. Now Nascar is my favourite motor sport and I never miss a video ! Keep on.

[@dcooper323]

I got some tickets to Richmond if you want to tag along!

[@cautioncorner841]

Looking at this you were actually pretty close to where I was sitting during the race!

[@elisnead9755]

Went to all the tents you did it is so cool to see you do it

[@martinmacchicanto4564]

dude i almost cry of emotion while watching this great video, Greetings from Argentina. I hope i can visit bristol on a race day someday

[@ethanf1]

This was just as breath taking for me as it was for you, I didn't get to see you all during the meetup but I'm so glad I got to see you as you were going to the "tents across the street" that made my weekend, thanks for being my favorite content creator for about 7 years!

[@jakobrowell4865]

Landon cassil is from my home town

[@gcham]

Aaron Rodgers cool

[@celsomendes100]

Thank you so much... im brazilian. I crying in all video. My dream is watch nascar race live. Sorry my english. I dont speak. The words exit of my soul. I love Nascar. The V8 motors emotion me. I cry all video. You transmit all emotion for me. Thanj you so much.

[@mr.zombie3221]

Looks so fun! Glad you had a good time!

[@Yoursel83]

I think i was at this one, I remember D.H won it, had no clue Eric Esteep was at the same race i was.

[@coastersunited4290]

My home track is Dover. I live only 20 minutes away. But I would love to go to Bristol.

[@caughtyouin4k674]

Coasters, Cars Etc. same with me. I live in Maryland. Live only 1 hour 10 minutes away

[@cadenthekidd9382]

I was there, I met My favorite Driver Ryan Blaney

[@ZackW48]

12 Blaney fan nice! Me too and I met chad knaus and the nascar youtubers!

[@Bload72productions]

Lucky

[@ChaseFanNo.9]

Awesome vlog.

[@hitakirider4172]

Crazy finish. I wasn't at the race but even on TV it was full of emotions because I'm a Denny Hamlin fan so of course I wanted him to win, yet at the same time I so badly wanted DiBenedetto to win and make the chase. Most emotional I've ever been during/after a race. Also, part of me hated that Hamlin (who a lot of Nascar fans already dislike) had to be the one who played the bad guy. That he had to be the one to beat him instead of someone else. Because Hamlin did nothing wrong in winning the race, but I'm sure there was still a lot of people mad at him for it. Awesome video BTW

[@colingallagher797]

At 2:44 it sounds like they're all yelling "Vlog!" over and over again in the background and it sounds like the sea gulls from Nemo yelling "Mine!"

[@cosmicpegasis1845]

i caught that as well😂

[@jaymulder7903]

Me being dumb at 4:57 with my Toyota hat and ford shirt lmao

[@Blueflag04]

"Why are you here? " from your about section btw

[@justinhaas7065]

I went to the night race in 2018, it’s such an amazing experience

[@benallen2196]

7:56 walking in for the first time is the best

[@chucklove8709]

Wow. Y'all in my hometown 😂 I haven't missed a race there,since August 07

[@RS-lz8jv]

Looking at going to the Bristol race weekend this September, pretty sure this convinced me! Great footage looked like an awesome time. Been to Martinsville for many years. Can't recommend it enough!!

[@AZtronics]

I just rewatched the race on tv. It doesn't compare to seeing it in person. Now we need to see you at Talladega!

[@mass_hist3ria574]

I go to Talladega every year it my home track and it's nothing like on TV

[@AZtronics]

@@mass_hist3ria574 I make it out to 'dega at least once a year, along with Bristol's night race. For whatever reason, I've been to many more spring races at Talladega. We need to get Eric down there though. The new infield fan zone should be completed as well.

[@mass_hist3ria574]

O yeah the new infield will be awesome can't wait

[@ethan17jh]

This was my 8 (consecutive) Bristol race and it was probably the best!

[@troymaclean6931]

Lol. Your reaction walking in was the same as mine. Too much to take in all at once.

[@MrMatthias]

You're still a few inches taller than me, but you were shorter than I expected. Lol As I said on Twitter, and on your other video, I'm glad I got to shake your hand. What I didn't say was you're the reason I got _back_ into NASCAR. I hope I'll get to go to the meet-up next year

[@sportballotaku2139]

You know what would have been better, Eric? If Ed Soundhead could've been able to go. You guys would probably have gotten even more people show up at your tent if he was there. And he would've loved to see his boy Brad Keslowski observe the high line.

[@tonyprince290]

Great video 👍 Love the energy, reminded me of when I went in 2008. Keep it up !

[@1ne2wo3ree]

Eric, your the only reason why I love Nascar ever since 6 years ago

[@sanjana_loves_taylor_swift]

Eric come to talladega in fall this year

[@420BEEB420]

I have gone to the night race, in 94, and in pits. Brother worked with a team, and called me over for a summer to push a broom for said team. As a bday present, took me to race, and like I said, pits. Backstretch.

[@JSchaffer214]

Back when I first started going to Talladega they had Free Sample tents where they were giving away packs of cigarettes (Winston and Camel) and also Skoal and Copenhagen. Of course you had to show your I.D. and fill out a survey. I was a just a few years too young but my Dad always racked up before he finally quit smoking. He walked away with a carton of Winstons one year for participating in a contest or something one year. Times are a little different now. lol

[@tucoblondy1643]

Lots of fanfare outside those southern roots old tracks makes you feel at home . Newer tracks like Chicago , Kentucky seem to have half as much going on . Great job on the video !

[@hutchvlogs621]

I bought the e.t. Kevin Harvick you showed in the beginning😂😂

[@bassmasterfan2570]

Congratulations Denny

[@triaplayzz701]

even though i am not the american nascar superfan but the casual european onlooker, attending brristol just looks magical

[@joshb8530]

The fact that the camera was like 3 feet higher than everyone was awesome Eric... total advantage

[@rodneydaniels5635]

I really got into Nascar in 95. I grew up going to dirt tracks under the lights in the 70s and didnt think I would like asphalt until I happened to be going by Charlotte Motor speedway and the lights were on and I heard the cars out on the track. When I learned it was free to the public to watch practice I headed inside to check them out. Bill Elliot (or someone testing Bills car)was the first car out after I sat down. When he went by me on his second lap I was hooked. The live perspective is an experience unlike any other. The speed, the sounds, the smell of gas,exhaust, burnt rubber and barbcues.etc.Ive been to Charlotte, Bristol, North Wilkesboro and Rockingham. At that time (95 til the early 2000s) the crowds were massive. I remember being at the 600 in May of 99 and seen on a lighted billboard "Attendance 202,000"

[@nicholashansen7826]

Gosh, it’s crazy how much has changed since then

[@geraperez1336]

Awesome bro, thanks for sharing

[@ejscott9594]

2:44 MINE MINE MINE

[@zachmilburn3436]

I was there enjoying my first Bristol experience. I wish I would've known earlier I would've loved to meet you guys

[@Drewster327]

I went to Bristol day race a couple years ago which got rain delayed and turned into a night race and it was probably the coolest track I've ever been to, not stop action and there is literally not a bad seat in the house. Someday I hope to return, I would also recommend ISM raceway too, also a great track and the new infield is pretty damn cool

[@hooterbird9629]

I was at Kentucky this year not that much to do but get to the haulers before the race

[@ouidabrady4261]

That was totally insane!!!! I loved it!!!!!!

[@philip.goodman]

Was awesome meeting you dude! Im short but you made me feel like 3 feet tall haha. I really hope this wont be the last KZbin meet up. Really happy for all your success. Like Jeff Gluck said at the Tweetup, NASCAR really needs to get behind you and embrace you. Keep up the great work man.

[@jaymulder7903]

I got a picture with you at the meetup, then ended up behind you in line for the garage entrance, thanks for the picture!

[@cohedash]

I was at the Spring race!

[@angelfan2009]

i have a few nascar hero cards that i got in atlanta a few years back when i went to the garage with my dad.

[@markemarx1410]

Nice video...WOW it was HOT that weekend. I highly recommend to any one that if your going to go to a NASCAR race go to Bristol. Keep your head on a swivel... is great advice if your down in the pits....it is tight and close to the track .... stuff happens quick. Planning on both races this year....I will keep an eye out for yuinz guys.....#IT"SBRISTOLBABY

[@spencer8368]

Do you need the passes to go to the infield for most tracks? I would love to see my favorite drivers in driver intros but my dad definitely wouldn't get us hot passes. This is definitely my dream too.

[@rbunch1]

ITS BRISTOL BABY

[@marshalllaw2865]

When I get to Bristol its like I'm home. Welcome home Eric

[@peppyluscious]

Great meeting you!!

[@dadude1425]

DUDE!! I saw that Ty Dillon crowd but didn't stick around because I'm not a Ty fan. I missed the meetup because I was at lunch. That sucks! I was hoping to see you while I was there and I was THAT close!

[@rihleyking]

Go to Watkins Glen! I go every year and it never disappoints.

[@godisgood1359]

I live 10 mins from BMS. Lived here in Bristol all of my life. I am 44. Ive been to almost Every Race since 1992. You really missed the best of Bristol back then. It was just freakin Awesome. Bruton Smith really screwed up Bristol. I still go about every year, but i dont get nearly as excited like i used too be. I ve been to Talladega twice. Dega is my kind of track and i hope i get to go back one day

[@robertbragg1469]

Awesome video Eric, I've been there five times. It's awesome!!

[@nascarnoah1916]

When I was at the roval at intros tried shoot my hand because I had all 78 gear on And as he was walking by he smiled at me and shook my hand Good for you getting the opportunity to go to Bristol I want to go one day

[@nicholashicks1988]

I’ll be here next month. Looks awesome and the view of the banking is crazy

[@connermoore6850]

This is one of the many things I love about nascar. It's all one big party!

[@kfost91197]

Hot Passes are awesome. I was media at Sonoma and had a hot pass and it was my best NASCAR experience I had ever had. Hopefully you KZbinrs will come to do your meetup at Sonoma, so I can have a chance to meet you guys. Plus, Sonoma is an SMI track.

[@SergioMenaGTS]

Where and how can you get a hot pass?

[@kfost91197]

I was media, so the raceway and NASCAR gave it to me.

[@novak4204]

I live in Tennessee so I go to Bristol a lot my first nascar race was at Bristol in 2015

[@ppioneer1417]

At nascar races I play the game count the pick up trucks in the parking lot. My brother doesn't like the game. Idk why

[@pacmac79]

Bristol is Slinger on HGH & Steroids...awesome race

[@TheCrewChief374]

Yes, it is Bristol, which is one track that a driver I used to work with, Wayne Brooks got a win in the only dirt track race involving Late Models and IMCA style Modified's. Which the mods were by invitation only, which made it even more special from my perspective.

[@jasonstraight1320]

Hell yeah! I gotta go now... thinking about making a couple tix a birthday gift for my Dad.

[@connorwinberg2153]

Is it a coincidence that Denny Hamlin won both the races you went to?

[@matty0000]

Connor WInberg yep! Chicagoland and Bristol lol

[@purplsquid0877]

Matthew Myers texas*

[@gcham]

Denny Hamlin won my first race of the year: Daytona 500

[@Hedgehotdog]

@@gcham denny hamlin won the first race ive ever been to which is the 2016 daytona 500

[@wizskinz9987]

Eobard Thawne he won my first non Richmond race

[@ScottyToaster]

That was a SUPER exciting episode, Eric. Thanks for all you do. By the way.....Natalie is CUTE!!!

[@SpoonerMan03]

I started collecting 1:64 bc of your channel

[@fullsendracing5030]

Y'all gotta come up to New Hampshire Motor Speedway. You would see a bunch of fans. That track serves for all of New England and a lot of people from Canada drive there. You would find a whole lot of fans

[@BSH1833]

If you come to Daytona, I'm going to try to find you all Going to a race early is really cool.

[@dngnascar]

Happy you got to go. I wanna go someday too.

[@loganpoteete7603]

I was there it was an awesome race