Top 10 NASCAR Races of the 2000s

[@TheIceberg]

What are your favorite NASCAR races of the 2000s?

[@coca-colatrackhousewarrior9925]

2005 Daytona 500

[@Bload72productions]

Never watched before 2013, but rewatching races, I'd say 2007 Daytona 500 was my favorite.

[@whoasked9500]

2003 Carolina Dodge Dealers 400. Enough said.

[@siteofalexa]

2006 Daytona 500

[@chrisuncleahmad666]

2001 spring Talladega race, a caution-free race which proved you don't need wrecks for a good Dega race

[@Jeff.3]

Can we all agree on something, if dale sr didn't die, the 2001 Daytona 500 would be on this list. The racing itself apart from the final corner was amazing, Mikey getting his first win.

[@TheIceberg]

If Dale Sr didn’t die I assure you that the 2001 Daytona 500 would be #1 by a mile. The opening 499 miles were stupendous

[@quentinparhiala9415]

Your right about that

[@quentinparhiala9415]

@@TheIceberg That's great if Dale Earnhardt Sr didn't die then the 2001 Daytona 500 race would be number 1

[@DavidJameson89]

That’s the only thing stopping me from putting that Daytona 500 on my list, the first 199 laps were the very definition of action packed and great racing. It would have definitely been my #1.

[@quentinparhiala9415]

@@DavidJameson89 me to

[@SaltyFrosticles]

We need a top 10 drivers who either landed on Ryan Newman's car or who Ryan Newman landed on. So many of them

[@waynemangan9925]

Flyin Ryan Newman 😁

[@_Yuu.gen_]

NFJJ already did it :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/noG6daacoNB2jNk

[@theoriginalshew]

Edwards, Jaime McMurray and Kevin Harvick are 3 of them

[@LessGo7921]

@@theoriginalshew And Kurt Busch

[@lukethompson2714]

Byron

[@larrelllewis9407]

The 2007 Daytona 500 was another great race from this decade. It was a classic 2000s plate race...good racing at the beginning but a wild memorable finish at the end

[@120skyscraper]

I'll never forget Clint boyer crossing the finish line on his roof in a sea of sparks

[@larrelllewis9407]

@@120skyscraper Yeah that finish is scarred in my memory watching it as young NASCAR fan

[@NASCARFAN93100]

Gordon's Daytona 500 victory in 2005 was such a Great Moment I wish I could say the same for his 2005 Season overall

[@Tomsbananacakes]

I would have added the 2007 Daytona 500. Never disappoints.

[@19kilo241]

People hate on that simply because Martin lost in the end.

[@danielwest9955]

@@tylerwelch1146 It's so awkward yet satisfying being a Harvick fan on the other end of that race.

[@toolberger123321]

Thought of that immediately

[@Tommy23269]

After Tony and Kurt wrecked that’s when the race really started

[@austinreed5805]

The 2003 Carolina Dodge Dealers 400 will forever go down as having the greatest finish in NASCAR history. There may never be a finish to ever top it.

[@chibby__]

2011 Aaron’s 499, 2007 Daytona 500, Dale Earnhardt Atlanta 2000, Blaney fall dega 2019

[@ajf226]

@@chibby__ 07 500 I think is the best argument. It was like a damn movie with the wreck in the back

[@southeastcupseries]

You can maybe argue the Xfinity Bristol finish from this year. Best finish I’ve seen in my time watching nascar

[@chibby__]

@@ajf226 what about 2011 dega, the 4 wide finish, margin of victory is the same as 2003 darlington, .002

[@maureenobrien4968]

Meh, that one is overrated AF, 2011 Aaron's 499 is better

[@Thatdude8917]

2007 Daytona 500 is iconic, has to be in the top 10. Definitely one of my all time favorites

[@CBF65]

The 2005 Ford 400 is an underrated race with the epic photo finish with Biffle and Martin. Easily top 5 for me

[@D2RCR]

Probably my second favorite Homestead Cup race, after the 2004 one (lots of drama).

[@kyleschafer6275]

Could've added 2002 Sharpie 500. Shocked no races from Bristol made it on the list.

[@nathangrocholski2094]

A criminally underrated race is the 2004 Kansas race where Joe Nemecheck and Ricky Rudd battled for the win all the way down to the final lap with Nemecheck winning it

[@kbentjg24]

I miss the early 00’s for many reasons but I miss when the underdogs would come out of no where and win or be competitive in certain races like Dave blaney at Atlanta or Johnny benson at Daytona you just don’t see that anymore

[@johnanderson6401]

i was at the 2003 Carolina Dodge Dealers 400 it was my 1st cup points race and it will always be one of the best finish ever in NASCAR

[@johnvandeventer8668]

3:49 what NASCAR is looking for with the reconfiguration of Atlanta

[@TheIceberg]

They’ll probably get it all down except the passing part lol

[@DepravedCoTApologist]

@@TheIceberg You're not wrong

[@jimb8601]

IIRC Geoff Bodine set the track lap record at 197 mph after the last repave. With a bit more banking I’d be surprised if they didn’t top 200. Going to be interesting to see how they adjust on the gen7 to keep the speeds reasonable.

[@calebharper1590]

The 2005 Aaron's 499 is extremely underrated.

[@BuzzEfR3SH15]

As a Gordon fan I want to agree… but I think the fact that Gordon led over 130 laps that day kinda killed the value of it… although the finish was amazing, still left a lot to be desired becuz of just simply how dominant Jeff was that day… he literally passed them by himself lol… like that’s not even fair lol

[@INFINIEON1]

I’m surprised Martinsville or Bristol aren’t on this list, but then again,each race at these tracks usually puts on a good show every time, so it’s hard to really pick out any of them over your top 10. Nice list!

[@jakobbuckles4472]

These races also didn't carry alot of storyline which is probably why they didn't get on this list. On racing, action and the finish alone. The 02 Bristol night race would be on the podium

[@YoungDolan]

Ahh my favorite years of NASCAR my childhood. Full houses no matter where and my favorite cars as well what a time

[@BuzzEfR3SH15]

Off the top of my head you definitely missed: -2007 Aaron’s 499 (great racing all day with a crazy hard charge at the end by 3 great racers) -2004 Ford 400 (the reason why we still have a playoff) -2009 Sprint All Star Challenge (started slow but damn what a finish) -2002 Sharpie 500 (need I explain❓) Any of these forsure should’ve been on there, but that’s my opinion

[@chrisuncleahmad666]

With all due respect to the 2008 Aaron's 499, I think the best Talladega race of the 2000s was 2001 spring, a caution-free race which proved you don't need wrecks for a good Dega race

[@JJA1987]

Nah !!! 🤡

[@joshfoster526]

2005 Atlanta Spring race where Carl Edward's got his first win was a good one.

[@jefferyrobertson7520]

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[@NASCARFAN93100]

What about the 60s?

[@stevedarms9914]

Great list. I still think, despite the tragic ending, the first race of the 21st Century, the 2001 Daytona 500, deserves a place on there. My other two honorable mentions were the two caution-free Talladega races (Hamilton '01 and Junior '02).

[@mofoprada]

In no order, these are my top 10 races. - 2000 Winston 500 - 2001 Cracker Barrel 500 - 2001 Pepsi 400 - 2001 EA Sports 500 - 2002 Sharpie 500 - 2003 Carolina Dodge Dealers 400 - 2004 UAW GM Quality 500 - 2004 Bass Pro Shops MBNA 500 - 2004 Ford 400 - 2005 Daytona 500 Many more could go on this list, but these races are PEAK NASCAR.

[@coca-colatrackhousewarrior9925]

Gordon's 2005 500 is the best one

[@alanluscombe8a553]

The 200s nascar remind me of being a kid and hanging out with my grandpa. I love being able to go back to these old races. Stuff like this is what makes KZbin so great

[@vincentodomscatl24]

I was at #4. My cousin was pissed when Jr. wrecked. My Favorite was the MBNA Bass Pro Shops 500 at Atlanta in the fall of 2003. It was the first race I went to in person and Jeff Gordon, who was my favorite until he retired, won.

[@christopherwilliams7441]

Oh man. I was there too. I was 5 years old cheering for Gordon as he won. Such a great memory. My first race and my favorite driver won!

[@vincentodomscatl24]

@@christopherwilliams7441 mine too brother. Did you get soaked that Sunday when it was rained out. Me, my Dad, Uncle, Cousin, and three others cousins of ours all piled into an old GMC van, like a 80 something that had the little TV in it. We all got soaked and just slept in our wet clothes that night. We weren't gonna miss race. My and my Dad were the only Gordon fans, along with one Sterling Marlin fan, one Kevin Harvick fan and three Jr. fans. Me and my Dad were the only ones that were happy, everyone else was pissed, lol.

[@christopherwilliams7441]

@@vincentodomscatl24 Dude me and my Dad were soaked. We were sitting in those seats they used to have on the backstretch. I had school the next day and my dad said screwed we are not missing this race. Lol. We were sitting next to some Gordon fans. Man that race is something I will never forget!

[@vincentodomscatl24]

@@christopherwilliams7441 Dude, me too, right off of turn two. My dad said the same thing about school. I'm glad we stayed. I have some pictures somewhere of me. I had some weird hockey looking shirt on, some Gordon pajama pants my dad got me since my pants had gotten wet and a white leather Gordon hat. Looking back, I'm like damn I looked tacky as hell, but it was worth it.

[@christopherwilliams7441]

@@vincentodomscatl24 Wow bro that’s crazy. I’m glad we stayed too. I still have a few pictures, the program book, and a diecast car from the race. And what an outfit man. It sounds worth it though!

[@quentinparhiala9415]

This is a great video from the Iceberg and these are ten fantastic Nascar races from the 2000's

[@joshlee8900]

The only ones I would add to this list would be the 2005 Golden Corral 500 at Atlanta, the 2005 Coke 600, and the 2009 Aaron’s 499

[@VACATETHE48]

Some other whopper races to consider: 2005 Cracker Barrel 500: Jimmie Johnson vs Roush all day long. 2007 Coke 600: Honestly the best fuel mileage race of the decade. 2002 Sharpie 500: Damn good Bristol race with a damn good finish. 2001 Talladega 500: Best plate race of the 2000s. Fight me. 2004 Ford 400: For obvious reasons. 2005 Ford 400: Homestead is just a great track. 2000 Pocono 500: The last 40 laps of this race were frantic. 2006 Dodge Save Mart 350: Best RC race of the 2000s. Terry Labonte.

[@SuperNASCARrocks]

#1 by a mile will always be the 2003 Spring Darlington race. I don’t think any race will top it. One of the most insane finishes in NASCAR History.

[@craig681]

My list: 1. 2007 Daytona 500 2. 2001 Cracker Barrel 400 3. 2006 Talladega Fall Race 4. 2006 Aaron’s 499 5. 2004 Homestead Race 6. 2001 Pepsi 400 7. 2009 Aaron’s 499 8. 2007 Pepsi 400 9. 2008 Kansas Fall Race 10. 2003 Homestead Race

[@RyGuy8989]

2000-2005 the best period of NASCAR.

[@illiogicalphilosophy2481]

2000 NAPA 500 won by Jerry Nadeau, the 2001 Cracker Barrel 500 with 5 cars running under a blanket all while utilizing every groove on the track. The 2006 Dega race (the last one they ran before repaving it) was one of the most underrated and competitive Dega races of all time. Also, hate to say it, but minus the last lap of the 2001 Daytona 500, that was easily one of the best, most intense and straight up competitive 500s of all time.

[@redguysimracing2382]

Honorable mentioned: 2002 UAW GM Quality 500 at Charlotte, 2002 Pepsi 400 at Daytona 2004 Advanced Auto parts 500 at Martinsville.

[@philipclaggett5043]

Great list! Another classic race is the 2002 fall Charlotte race. Jamie McMurray filling in for Sterling Marlin, and holding off a strong charge from Bobby Labonte in the final laps to get the win in just his 2nd career cup start.

[@chiefsonic24]

Some honorable mention races: 2003 Aarons 499 2007 Daytona 500 2007 Brickyard 400 2007 UAW Ford 400 2004 Ford 400

[@jakobbuckles4472]

2002 Sharpie 500. Everyone only talks about the finish, but the rest of the race is criminally underrated. The competitiveness, tempers, strategy. *chef's kiss*

[@outsider6604]

I got into Nascar like you Iceberg in the 2000's and I know a LOT of races in the 2000's, and I can't argue with your #1 pick. I may have some difference's and sentimental races I may put on the list but Kurt and Craven was great. that's what racing is about good sir

[@DennyDeliversYT]

everyone in the comments is going to go all nostalgic for the 2004-2007 Daytona 500s

[@siteofalexa]

Nostalgia

[@waynemangan9925]

Thanks for the memorable moments ICEBERG!

[@DavidJameson89]

It’s funny that this is today’s video since I was watching your Top 10 nascar races video and Top 10 Gen 6 races video earlier today. 😉

[@walkerking3875]

I remember that 2000 Fall Charlotte race that Bobby Labonte won in the Frankenstein car. It was largely forgotten because it was on cable going up against NFL on broadcast tv

[@michaeltinsley7022]

That 2000 fall Charlotte race was awesome! I was there that day and would love to see you do a video about that race!

[@Alectheflexer]

2007 Daytona 500. 2009 all star race 2007 both Texas races. 2007 Bristol

[@mr.inferno8354]

2001 EA Sports 500 would be on my list.

[@alanluscombe8a553]

Good list. Every few years I watch that 01 Daytona race. Good stuff

[@redracer1985]

In my opinion: the 2007 Pepsi 400 was a whole lot better race than the 500 that year, and the finish was better too with Jamie McMurray inching out Kyle Busch by .005 at the line to win the race

[@briancromartie3149]

Honorable mentions : 2001 Daytona 500, Matinsville 2001 Fall Race, Atlanta 2000 Fall Race, Darlington 2001 Spring Race, Rockingham 2004 race, Talladega 2003 Spring Race. Phoenix 2004 race . Last but not least Richmond 2000 Spring race.

[@hunternixonfishing2500]

I would take the 2008 Aaron’s 499 out and replace it with the 2005 UAW Ford 500. That race is criminally underrated. People forget about that race.

[@randomdrivers3054]

2010 is not 2000's.

[@joshfoster526]

Jarrett's last win!

[@abhimanyupatil1148]

This was a great video- My only criticism would be the lack of honorable mentions

[@paulielase4995]

Your exactly correct about this race... nobody knew of Ricky Craven before this race

[@D2RCR]

The COT plate races were so good.

[@TheIceberg]

They were supremely underrated from 2008 through 2010

[@gagemcpherson4454]

Pretty good list I was in attendance at the 2006 Banquet 400 just a few days after my 13th birthday was crazy watching Tony Stewart coast that final lap and still win also that 2005 Daytona 500 is so underated the 3 races that could have been added to this list is probably the 2007 Daytona 500 the 2005 Coke 600 and the 2009 Aaron's 499

[@K-TrainProductions]

2007 Daytona 500 should at least been 2nd or 3rd no doubt!!!

[@tymondo51]

The 2002 Pontiac Excitement 400 at richmond was pretty good. So many leader problems in that race. Best part was Robby Gordon hitting the water barrels at pit road entry.

[@aj_killjoy]

I don’t care what any of you think about the CoT, but we can all agree that those spoilers were badass

[@nascarandrc8296]

No they were ugly af

[@NotSteveCook]

Honorable mentions (races I would add) 2001 EA Sports 500 (Dale Jr winning the No Bull 5 after a thrilling lottery for the lead) 2002 Chevy Monte Carlo 400 (Marlin gets hurt and nearly loses his season-long point lead, Kenseth recovers from 2 flat tires to win, Stewart and Wallace fall from contention late) 2002 UAW-GM Quality 500 (rain delay, big wreck caused by Todd Bodine, McMurray holds off Labonte to win)

[@ty50bmg11]

The mile and a half tracks and such were awesome with the gen 4 and pretty good with the COT honestly too

[@slysupersonic]

I have a few Honorable mentions. 2009 All Star Race 2007 Watkins Glenn 2005 Indianapolis 2006 Pocono (Spring) 2008 Talladega (Fall) 2004 Homestead 2003 Homestead 2002 Talladega 2001 Sonoma 2000 Darlington Just a few decent one's. They might not be the best but I thought they were pretty good.

[@PG2248CoasterNews]

which talladega race from 2002 do u mean?

[@briancromartie3149]

I remember all of these. Good times

[@stormkelleh]

You got me to click with the 06 Miami cover. Montoya in the 30

[@matiassycz6213]

fun fact(? the 2003 darlington 400 was the last victory for pontiac

[@dmitrykiselev8087]

Honorable mentions 2001 Spring Talladega 2002 Fall Bristol 2004 Homestead 2007 Spring Martinsville 2007 Spring Texas 2009 Spring Tallladega

[@bryanrodriguez7636]

Suggestion: Top 10 NASCAR Races of the 1990s

[@TerryLabonte44]

My favorite races from 2000-2009 are as follows 1 - 2003 MTN DEW Southern 500 my all time favorite driver Terry Labonte won with a really good pit stop after the final yellow. 2 - 2000 Brickyard 400 Terry's brother Bobby wins at Indianapolis on his way to his first and only championship. 3 - 2001 Pepsi 400 Jr gets redemption after the DAYTONA 500 when his father was killed 4 - 2005 Sondy HD 500 at California when my current favorite Kyle Busch won his first career race 5 - 2006 New England 300 saw Kyle Busch win in person and was his third win of his career 6 - 2004 Season finalie Kurt Busch wins the championship after Pitting do to a loose wheel staying on the lead lap because the tire stayed on the track bringing out a yellow. 7 - 2007 DAYTONA 500 wild finish between Kevin Harvick and Mark Martin, wish KB made his move earlier because he would've been a 500 winner if he made the pass before Harvick did 8 - 2009 Sylvania 300 Mark Martin wins his final cup race I was there as well 9 - 2007 Food City 500 first COT race Kyle wins the first COT race 10 - 2002 New Hampshire 300 my first cup race in person Ryan Newman won his first career race holing off a strong Kurt Busch was able to hold him off do to rain and NASCAR decided to call it because it was getting dark out since NHMS doesn't have lights

[@redvue04]

I remember that Darlington race. It was right after I first got into racing.

[@michaeltrahan2313]

Not bad but I think these races need to be on this list: 2001 EA Sports 500 2002 Sharpie 500 2005 Golden Corral 500 2007 Daytona 500 Also the 2005 Coca-Cola 600 but its a long one

[@JJRacer43]

Replace the '06 Banquet 400 with the '01 EA Sports 500 and that'd be the only change I'd make

[@josheldridge143]

Harvicks win is definitely my favorite being a earnhardt fan because of my grandfather, ya there's still alot of great races but it's everything that happened leading up to that race and what that win stands for is why it's my favorite

[@tylergoke2524]

Surprised 2007 Daytona 500 wasn't mentioned

[@Estolcles]

While the rest of the list is debatable, The Dodge Dealers 400 at Darlington was the best race of the decade. The racing was good. There was loads of beating and banging. Not too many cautions, but not too few. The final few lap battle between Ricky Craven and Kurt Busch. AND to top all of that off: there's a beyond great chance that had that finish not happened, Darlington wouldn't exist on the schedule for the last almost 20 years, and would have gone the way of North Wilkesboro or Rockingham. It's like.... the Darlington race had 5 things going for it. None of the other races on this list could top 4.

[@elliemagdolna3269]

That Kasey Kahne Mopar car at the end 😍

[@cctitansfan]

My Top 10 Nascar Races in the 2000s(In No Order) 1 2009 Aaron's 499 2 2007 Daytona 500 3 2005 Sylvania 300 4 2003 Southern 500 5 2005 Coke 600 6 2005 Golden Corral 500 7 2002 Sharpie 500 8 2001 Cracker Barrel 500 9 2005 Ford 400 10 2000 Winston 500

[@Daisy-sh8vd]

love your work

[@crr311sux5]

Do this , but for the 1990s.

[@Merica_dadgarage]

#8 is my favorite race of all time!!! When Dale Sr. Died everyone jumped to Dale jr. I’m a car guy and stuck with the car and well now I’m a Harvick fan.

[@andrewhicks768]

Very good choices!

[@UNCYBUBBA]

2005 UAW GM Ford 500 at Talladega was criminally underrated. Say what you want, but, the 2001 Daytona 500 was the best (disregarding Dale's death).

[@fluctuatinggibber]

As a dale jr fan, 2004 is my favorite year.

[@bryandean1233]

Man... I got that program from that Darlington race at number one

[@robblount9866]

2002 Sharpie 500 is a glaring omission from this list. Other races I’d say are good enough for honorable mentions: 2005 Coca-Cola 600 2006 Fall Dover 2008 Fall Dover 2007 Pepsi 400

[@BuzzEfR3SH15]

2008 fall dover race is major sleeper… that 3way battle at the end had me on the edge of my seat

[@LessGo7921]

Vickers green car in 2006 was gorgeous. Wow

[@redracer1985]

My Top 10 races from the 2000s (no particular order) 2000 Talladega fall race 2001 Talladega fall race 2002 Bristol night race 2002 Charlotte fall race 2003 Darlington spring race 2004 Talladega spring race 2005 Daytona 500 Both 2007 Talladega races and 2007 Pepsi 400 Honorable mentions: 2009 Talladega spring race, 2006 Pocono spring race, 2004 Kansas (Nemechek vs Rudd), and 2005 Atlanta spring race

[@dualthreatoutdoors]

2002 Sharpie 500 was great

[@illiogicalphilosophy2481]

Nadeau should've won 2 of those races. Shame God had it out for him. Least he got one though. Deserved about 5 wins easily

[@SuperG3X]

Top 10 drivers that never won the Daytona 500 please.

[@realbaron5714]

I dont say much, because I start to watch NASCAR in 2008. One interesting moment is the Keselowski first win in Cup in Talladega, remember by spun Carl Edwards and airbone.

[@1234KeithB]

Man I remember always being so frustrated when blaney would run well then something dumb would happen. That dude deserved at least 2 or 3 wins

[@TheNewChevyRoll48]

Only thing I'd do is swap the 2005 Daytona 500 with the 2007 Daytona 500

[@kingofrunescapepking]

Honestly the 2001 Talladega 500 needs to be mentioned. No cautions, 37 lead changes, a relatively surprising winner in Bobby Hamilton, and 29 cars on the lead lap at the end of the race

[@Maverick33]

Plus Dale Jr winning at Talladega, 1 year after his dad got his last win

[@kbentjg24]

I’m surprised no 01 500 I mean I get the last corner changed everything but everything else about that race was absolutely amazing

[@mvd3338698]

Honorable mentions should of been when Robby Gordon won in the fdny tribute car at Loudon,and dover in 01 also,pet alone Tony's win at ims

[@Tommy23269]

My List: 1. 2001 Cracker Barrel 500 2. 2001 Daytona 500(controversial because of Dale but it does deserve a mention) 3. 2000 UAW GM Quality 500 4. 2003 Carolina Dodge Dealers 400 5. 2001 Talladega 500 6. 2007 Daytona 500 7. 2004 Ford 400 8. 2005 Daytona 500 9. 2006 Food City 500 10. 2002 Sharpie 500 Honarable Mentions: - 2003 Southern 500 - 2001 Rockingham - 2002 Aaron’s 499 - 2000 Winston 500 - 2006 Dover Spring race - 2005 Dover Fall race - 2009 Aaron’s 499 - 2008 Chevy Rock n Roll 400 - 2009 Pep Boys 500 - 2005 UAW Ford 500 - 2005 Coca Cola 600

[@cameronvieira6648]

06 Daytona 500 should be on here IMO. The racing was great with the exception of Burton on that opening Green Flag Run nobody held the lead for very long. Tony coming back from being put in the rear of the field three different times to contend late. After Kvapil hit the wall the racing from than on was gripping. Also meant a lot historically because It was the opening shot of the greatest five year run the sport has ever seen.

[@Johnsolomon28]

Its not an opinion its facts your speaking right there

[@Lycan_Jedi]

I get why it didn't, but the 01 500 Should be put on this list. Erase that final turn and it's easily the Greatest 500 in history.

[@pauleilerman3]

Johnny Benson's first and only win at Rockingham Pop Secret 400

[@luckynascarcat24]

Although the 2011 was 0.002 they were going much faster so length wise 2003 was closer

[@dwest9cubs]

2001 and 2003 Southern 500 should warrant some best race consideration.

[@MrBWhite88]

There are so many great races from this decade that I'm surprised you were able to narrow this list down to ten. All of these are solid choices though.