The Southern 500 Should Be on EVERY NASCAR Fan's Bucket List! | My Darlington Experience

[@WelchC8289]

Being my home track and a track I grew up five miles away from. I’m always so proud to support this track every since I was 5 years old.

[@foxeng]

What do you recommend to a foreign couple that Will be watching the Race for the First time? And other Nascar stuff até the city? Tks

[@paulday5722]

Darlington is badass, old school NASCAR. I went to the Southern 500 in 1987 and 2018. Already have tickets for the spring race next year. Every fan of the sport needs to go there once for an unforgettable experience. The museum behind the backstretch stands is great for those that want to get a feel for the history of the track.

[@dillonblackwood]

Honestly, my favorite part about about races, is seeing all the different kinds of fan gear. 👌

[@kevinhaun1]

That’s my wife and I in the blue hats at 10:41! This was our first time to darlington from Missouri. We looked everywhere for you Eric lol.

[@stanbrantley3510]

My first time back to Darlington since I was a kid with my dad and im 52 now.. To be honest I didn't recognize the NG Mustang until after it had past us sitting in turn 4. We heard an awesomely loud v8 sound down towards the start/finish line and we're like 'was that Mustang the NG Car!!" Seeing this video is exactly what I'm been looking since the race! Thank you Eric!!! We will be going back to Darlington for sure !!

[@keeganschneider_yt]

I can agree Eric Darlington is a must see event, I got to go in 2020. It literally gave me an old school vibe with the bleacher seat setup, it kinda felt like a local short track, or dirt track

[@ryanpaulding1178]

Absolutely Eric!!!! I've been watching NASCAR since 1986, Darlington has always been 1 of my favorite tracks. I always look forward to Darlington race weekend. Great video as always Eric. Thank you for continuing to show your time at the races for those who aren't able to attend. Keep up the AWESOME videos

[@michaelhopper7476]

Definitely on my bucket list: cool experience and always a good race

[@toddward211]

That NextGen sounds like a fleet of bombers. You can barely hear the current ones going by but that nextgen was roaring.

[@Racingclipsandpics]

I think its because of the diffuser it reminds me the old blown diffusers in f1 years ago

[@simoneburini4036]

@@Racingclipsandpics not at all... The sound of the blown diffuser was due to the throttle being left a bit open in order to increase the amount of exhaust exiting the engine, then directed to the diffuser. The actual diffuser didn't have anything to do with the sound.

[@bradennetzly8291]

I’ve been to Darlington 4 times - twice in the spring and for the first 2 throwback weekends. Great track! One of my favorites! Side note: the first time I went in 2012, a blind lady was inspecting coolers and backpacks.

[@brendonallen8239]

The husband and wife who drive and work the Kyle Busch merch hauler are awesome. I talk to them at every race I go to - very nice people!

[@turbo.driven]

I really want to go the to southern 500, but I love going to the bristol night race

[@Boom-me8li]

I was at this race and I wish I could have caught up with you. This is my home track and I attend races here as often as I can. Thanks for visiting the Lady in Black.

[@GARails]

I was a few rows above Eric at this race

[@MrSports60]

Went to the 2019 Southern 500, will be back one day.

[@RatedK13]

Some insight on why so many tracks run out of water: I work as a manager at a grocery store & handle all the orders. We’ve been told by our supplier that the big brands Nestle, Ice Mountain, Desani & Aquafina, are all having production issues. Which is making it difficult for us, or anybody to get any water. When we do, we only receive maybe 10-20% of what we order.. I can’t speak for SMI or ISC or whomever is responsible for track concessions, but I imagine they’re having similar issues. Which is likely why you’ve noticed the trend of running out of water so quickly.

[@EricEstepp]

That makes sense. Thanks for the comment!

[@south_carolina_man]

I and my brother go everytime the race is on. At this point, Pearson Tower is our home away from home.

[@isaacsauder8452]

Looks like you had a great time

[@DennyDeliversYT]

Eric has traveled to more track just this year than Obaika Racing has for their whole career… lol

[@Austin_Windric]

Obaika got screwed over by the charter system. They were faster than the chartered cars at Talladega 2018 but they didn't get in because the charter system sucks. That pretty much started the descent of the team.

[@RACINGUS95]

And here I am. Trapped in my own freaking house.

[@avengersracing]

😂

[@RACINGUS95]

@@chibby__ true.

[@joshuadodginsatgoogle4116]

I have been at Darlington Raceway every year since 2015

[@jc1424]

Gosh I really do need to put this on my bucket list now that I think about it. Martinsville was supposed to be next, but that got canceled and I went to Bristol. So now I'm going to Daytona.

[@HICKORYMAN97]

Man, I’ve gone since 2012. Amazing experience. I’m happy you’ve had a good time.

[@Rebelson122]

thank you for the great content as always Eric!

[@GameBoyBlue2006-d2l]

I still wish throwback weekend is on the southern 500. I mean, that race could be on every Nascar fan's bucket list, but not for me. I live in Owensboro KY, not south Carolina. Just can't attend race in stands. Also, my favorite Nascar driver got fined for $50,000 for accident on pit road that was too intentional after the race.

[@GameBoyBlue2006-d2l]

@@johnhaas2523 I know, but he has almost injured people which is really scary.

[@avengersracing]

Always look foward to your vlog videos at all the different tracks. What type of camera do u use to record? Wanted to know if its a phone or a camera. Keep up the awesome work bro😁

[@EricEstepp]

I use a Canon g7x mark II for these videos. Decent little run and gun style camera

[@avengersracing]

@@EricEstepp Ok sweet thats a good choice , I like the point and shoots as well. I basically do the same type of videos as you but for Monster Jam for awhile now and use my s21 or I have a camera similar to urs. If u ever have the funds saved up and need a new one , the sony rx100vii or Sony ZV1 take incredible footage and mic quality is great👍🍕

[@need4speed5353]

11:16 *Eric has a Vietnam flashback*

[@bryonkidder6199]

There's nothing like the smell of a race track! They used to have a parade in the city of Darlington with an Official Ms. Darlington Trophy Girl...lol The city was like a big fairground, it must not be like that anymore? Btw, next-gen car has exhaust running out both sides and current Cup car has everything blowing out the right side, it will sound different...lol

[@illiogicalphilosophy2481]

It's like being AT the race. And I thank you for that. Your story is inspiring my guy.

[@davidharris2178]

MIS ran out of water for a while during the cup race when I was there. Thanks for another great video!

[@Johnwaterforce]

Met you in the infield during your filming of this video such a standup guy

[@jaredsimpson1501]

My birthday is September 3rd. I went to see the Southern 500 in 2003 for my 10th birthday. I have relatives that live in Darlington that probably go past the speedway every day and ever since the first year back in the Labor Day time slot in 2015, I have had the Southern 500 night race on my bucket list. I live only one hour from the Darlington track and I feel like in the next couple of years I will be there at the track to see the Southern 500 night race.

[@zacharywood3026]

i am so glad i got the chance to go to this race. i would have love to meet you in person but maybe next time

[@backporchdriver3763]

I've been to 4 of them 1982 through 1985.

[@SilentDanDisney]

Seeing those Chicken Tenders my first thought I miss Bojangles as a sponsor there. Atleast Charlotte has it up the road North of the Border no not the place.

[@silentbob3208]

Checked this race off my list years ago. Will never forget all of the angry Junior fans when I left after seeing Harvick beat him. Darlington is a fantastic track and is one we must never lose!

[@mckeeboys8929]

Waiting on NASCAR to release the full 2022 NASCAR Cup Series Schedule. Looking forward to the Inaugural WWTR 400 at Gateway though.

[@mazekaos]

Darlington is my favorite track I will get there very soon

[@TYG54]

I was at this race. I saw you in the grandstands. I considered saying hello, but I figured you didn’t want to see the race interrupted lol 😂

[@milesc0249]

Glad I was here. Super fun race

[@isresendes]

Bucket list is bring back full hp back to 900 plus

[@stevecarey4740]

I definitely going to this years race, thanks for the video.

[@kevinkenyon3431]

they said that it was only there saturday and btw i loved meeting you there i was the dude with the drawing of out of the groove

[@headbrown5629]

We were there in 2018. The Race Way Grill has the best burger. Got to met Donnie Allison there

[@jjy4824]

Then there's me at the Richmond snoozefest... At least I was able to see the Xfinity race which was pretty fun to watch

[@horsefly1020]

Yea I went there once and I agree.

[@iceeblueburst03]

15:49 Larson’s blown a tire, AGAIN!

[@dillonblackwood]

See yah in Vegas! I'll be camping all weekend 😁

[@spoon7250]

12:54 ayeee alex bowman fans right there! Lezzgo #48.

[@steyrproof]

wow, I would love to go there . Great job

[@Cuhh346]

Since the southern 500 is a crown jewel nbc should give it to us on main nbc like cough cough fox

[@casey2173]

I like the sound of the new car. It seems like Eric likes it less than the gen 6 car.

[@g_men2121]

The gen 7 car has that nice crackle sound i love. Not a rumble like a 1972 Monte Carlo but close

[@michaelthimmesch]

Was all of the access you got pre-race through the pre-race experience pass? Or do you need more to see the garage and inspections?

[@hunterlee1401]

Glad I got to meet u at my home track

[@jasonwinter1616]

random thought after seeing next gen... do you think more teams will start using painted wheels more with the NG? like penske does. I would like to see it, i think it would be a nice touch to tie paint schems together.

[@MooseIsLoose224]

How were you able to roam the garage or even watch the truck race from the pit lane??

[@illforever4153]

Thanks Eric awesome stuff

[@idkmanijustgothere17]

pretty awesome when u see urself twice in an Eric Estepp video

[@thegame241]

Please tell me you least tried Cookout while down there?

[@DennyHamlinMasterChokeArtist]

I was there. And in definitely going again

[@marcomarin8874]

Going this year

[@baileyimhoff830]

the next gen sounds like an australian V8 Supercar

[@IndyGuest]

That chicken & fries basket was probably $25. Bottled water was $6 when I went to COTA lol Worth it. Prepare for it. This all looks worth it too.

[@fernalicious]

Love your content!

[@briangriffinfamilyguyfan81]

I didn't expect this video to be released a week after Darlington tbh

[@johnvandeventer8668]

I could tell you had a great time

[@aidan0986]

Eric are you going to talladega?

[@ZRobertson91]

Come hang out with me at Kansas!

[@briangriffinfamilyguyfan81]

Did you find any NASCAR diecasts?

[@Brian_rock_railfan]

great video

[@c00let0n]

I WAS THERE THAT DAY!!!!!!!

[@johnanderson6401]

Eric welcome to my house NASCAR track. i live in Myrtle Beach which is not that far from Darlington

[@foxeng]

Great vídeo

[@joshuadodginsatgoogle4116]

I took my own water with me last week end

[@TheJusstCrab]

Eric will you be at bristol i will be there

[@colej6976]

The fire works 😂 “uh”

[@hunterlee1401]

Holy shit I was in the video

[@raystickley]

i miss it so much

[@tbgaming4199]

This was fun

[@kevinhazlett7303]

Bring back the Brickyard a crown jewel!

[@kevinhazlett7303]

I cancelled my plans for going to Indy because no Brickyard next year! I also cancelled Daytona plans because of the Clash being taken out of Daytona!

[@AkshayTalks9]

Eric stop uploading. I have to study for my Quiz on Ancient Mesopotamia

[@EricEstepp]

Ancient Mesopotamia was lame they didn't even have race cars

[@AkshayTalks9]

@@EricEstepp hahahaha

[@colinf3963]

Meso - between Potamia - rivers It was between 2 rivers, there you go, you can pass your test now

[@AkshayTalks9]

@@colinf3963 thank you good sir

[@norightturns6847]

@@EricEstepp lmfao

[@FaZehyped12]

Did you hear and see the false rumors of Matt d going to kauling racing 2022??? Can matty d almost trying to hide it and this could be true matty d joining kauling in 2022 is a great fit . All that team wants to do is go for wins . But it was false rumors unfortunately. Hopefully matty d finds ride soon

[@Birdfan465]

Was there in 1997 . O how I hated Jeff Gordon. Today almost 25 years later I realize how good he really was. That was back in the Winston days he won a million dollars that day.

[@cyberjeff7190]

I was there

[@TYRD45]

Where's my pin eric?

[@zacharypalmer2247]

SC is definitely not a Busch state. Unless it's beer.

[@fictionalreality1010]

Min 1:06 k F B 😂

[@fictionalreality1010]

That kyle is a true REBEL! Welcome to the first state to secede the union ❤

[@thatpaintschemeguy8]

A week later but better late than never

[@g_men2121]

Bout time. What on earth do u edit? Point and shoot lol

[@nothinghere7391]

Is it illegal to bring your own water or something?

[@PaperBanjo64]

No, NASCAR tracks encourage you to bring in coolers and beer, soft drinks, water, etc.

[@zackerykoroskenyi2745]

i was there in 2023 ok i had pit passes ok

[@zackerykoroskenyi2745]

and pre race to ok

[@headbrown5629]

I wish Steve Phelps & O'Donnell would go back to the NFL. We don't need them signaling their virtue. They're driving away older fans that don't need virtual reality experience or gimmicked up races with stages or playoffs to crown a champion if he wins certain races instead of having to constantly perform week after week

[@reptilehousegaming8185]

Second