What the Daytona 500 ACTUALLY feels like.

[@ihateracin]

Like the video if you liked it. Dislike the video if you didn’t. Share the video if you think someone might be on the fence about seeing a race in person, or check out my championship weekend video if you’d like to see what a day at Phoenix looks like :)

[@revelare_xvii6269]

You really have to attend a Nascar race in person to understand why people love it so much.

[@ashtyn5959]

REAL

[@ihateracin]

REAL (Real)

[@gvchevy7807]

I finally saw it in person after watching for years and realized why i like it so much.

[@haydenchughess]

there ain’t nothing like having all that horse power come flying past you ears ringing gotta be the best thing ever

[@rellik9869]

Those flybys are what does it for me XD

[@kendallthehammerheadbecker20x]

There needs to be more videos like this, that strike a bit of nostalgia, and pick up the vibe you get from being at the track, under any kind of motorsport there has to be videos like this. Thanks for making this

[@ihateracin]

This is quickly becoming a passion project of mine, thank you for the kind words!

[@ihateracin]

I know it’s an older comment but I posted some similar ones recently check em out!

[@slackersteve2004]

You had some of the best seats and can see the whole track, I wouldnt want to sit any where's.

[@ihateracin]

It was spectacular, I just wish I took a trip down to the wall for at least a few minutes!

[@andrewhayes88]

I was at this race last year as well. I was in the 400's by Pit Exit. What incredible atmosphere all day long. I never seen so many people at one sporting event ever like that in my life and it was amazing. It was my first Daytona 500, 3rd ever race weekend at Daytona. I already want to go back again.

[@ihateracin]

I too was mesmerized by the absolute mass of humans there!

[@michellearmanini354]

This is so great! I get emotional just watching everyone cheering. And those crashes I forgot about the last one, whipped out so many cars at the end. What a great day and you captured it so well. Can't wait for the next one. You are very talented!

[@CR2racing]

The USAF Thunderbirds flying by multiple times as the field gets set makes this feel like a racing video game. I bet it's unbelievable to experience! I gotta make a trip for the 500 one of these years.

[@ihateracin]

100% worth it, and the anticipation was exactly what I was going for!

[@nicolewembley3093]

You had a really good seat, excellent job on the video.

[@FloridaManRacer]

As someone who's been both a fan in the stands and a media member in the infiled, nothing compares to being at the track, but this comes pretty darn close. Nice job.

[@r48productions]

I was at The Clash about a week ago. There’s something different about seeing a Cup race in person, let alone being a couple steps away from 22 roaring machines zooming by you.

[@ihateracin]

Hello fellow clash enjoyer

[@electricgaming9914]

Attending a race in person is so different than what’s shown on tv

[@ihateracin]

Truly a whole different experience!

[@electricgaming9914]

@@ihateracin agreed

[@christianrodriguez1496]

I’m going to the Daytona 500 tomorrow and I’m so excited it’s my first time

[@Dezm8nd]

enjoy it man, came down here last year with a buddy and somehow it’s drawn me back alone this year and i don’t mind it one bit, 800 miles of racing tomorrow, it’s gonna be great!

[@ihateracin]

We get a treat double header (gotta get up early in my time zone but oh well!)

[@christianrodriguez1496]

It was soo cool, my dad was already looking at other tickets to go to the one in Alabama.

[@mr.hainie2543]

Very well done!

[@ihateracin]

Why thank you!

[@DiamondPaintWithDiamondDave]

We sat at the s/f at talladega and the sound the next gen gars make as they come through the trioval towards you is something you'll never forget. I've been to many cup races through the years and nothing I've ever heard at any of them can compare to that sound.

[@jamesfoster2205]

Enjoyed this,we will be there next week in a close area to this can't wait!

[@hutrod7721]

Never been to Daytona but did get lucky enough to see Jr win both fall Talladega races in his run of dominance in 01 & 02

[@billsfan2000]

this was exceptional!!! Well done man!!!! I've been to Michigan and Watkins Glen Daytona is DEF on the bucket list!!! Thank you for sharing!

[@ihateracin]

But of course, how was Watkins, it’s a dream track for me!

[@billsfan2000]

@@ihateracin It was an awesome day....quite the spectacle, great crowd and all that. the race this past year was marginal, tho. Very VERY limited passing, no real action, minimal cautions the effect being it was in terms of time the shortest race in Cup history. But VERY glad we went!

[@craiglarsen9385]

What an awesome video! Makes me remember when I was there in 2019. Can’t wait to go back!

[@ihateracin]

Thank you! Yes please do go back!

[@БУЛАВА-б8ф]

This is peak American culture right here and I fucking love it. Fuckin loud cars screaming around a track for hundreds of laps for hours on end with the beautiful smell of exhaust and greasy foods with thousands of sponsor signs everywhere. It does not get any better than this

[@ihateracin]

Come and see one if you can, and you can add it to a greater vacation as a whole, maybe Las Vegas? Or possibly Chicago? Anyway, highly recommend!

[@sudsysutherland359]

Looks like a lot of fun!! I’m Canadian & live in Windsor,Ontario, Canada which is right across the river from Detroit. The nearest Nascar track for us is the wicked fast 2 mile super speedway at “Michigan International Speedway” which is D-shaped. That is a true horse power track with no restricter plate & for awhile there with the package they were running drivers were hitting around 210mph going into turns 1 & 3.

[@ihateracin]

Finally enough, I was actually sat next to a couple of Canucks who were going to their first Daytona 500

[@greentintgaming821]

Im from leamington and i went to the 2019 michagan race, but it got rained out and i couldnt make the reschedule. Ended up going to chicagoland that same year. In 2023 i went to pocono, and i plan to go to the brickyard this year. Us canadians love nascar too

[@connorwhite1299]

This year's 500 is gonna be my first one but my 5th Nascar race at Daytona

[@tanker335]

Russian: We have enough fighter planes to have 4 in the skies over Ukraine any time we want. American: We have enough to send an entire Air Wing to do flyovers at 3rd grade graduations.

[@coltonbaker9389]

Ive been to a race at texas but idk if ill ever get to experience the daytona 500 in person

[@dustinstrom3282]

Going for the 1st time to start the 2025 season. Thanks for sharing this video it's got me hyped

[@xchotchskee]

Same! here gettin hyped as well hahaha

[@billwatkins2042]

2025 Daytona will be my first NASCAR race.....can't wait!

[@ihateracin]

I made this for the person not sure if it’s worth it, it always will be, be sure to get stay till Tuesday/Wednesday and make a trip out of it!

[@ScorpiusGMD]

I’m hoping to go there as well next year. If so, it will be my first nascar race. (I live in Australia so I’m hoping SVG competes for the win)

[@anc5498]

Thank you!!! I was at this race! My first ever Daytona 500. The energy of that race was incredible. Going again for sure!

[@ihateracin]

I have much more footage if you’re interested

[@M1lesJames]

I've been to over 40 races in person, but only one Daytona 500 in 2022. There's nothing like it, it's absolutely awesome

[@BentleyTypeR]

3:27 You haven't heard the 2014 cars yet

[@ihateracin]

I fully remember them from my teenage years. I didn’t say the best sound in the world, she said “do you know what sounds so good?”

[@gvchevy7807]

Awesome awesome awesome video. I hope to see daytona in person next year. I hope.

[@ihateracin]

Thank you!

[@N3kromancer]

been to the summer race a few times and first time 500 next weekend I cannot wait! this video hyped me up so much. a childhood dream for me!

[@ihateracin]

Thank you for the support!

[@mindsofeuropa2955]

Why is it that amateur videos on handheld cameras are WAY more impressive than the crap they put on TV?

[@ihateracin]

Because I put love into this, they put advertising

[@michellearmanini354]

Great video, your editing is spot on and you really captured the feel of the race. Love it and I love you!

[@ljprevo]

Omg, one of the best videos that captures right at the cusp what it's like at a live race

[@ihateracin]

Thank you very much!

[@mongooseflying9367]

im prayin you do more stuff like this, i've been searching forever for something like this because I can't fly out to experience these myself... Really cool, and thank you!!! (side note: it doesn't have to be only nascar either..)

[@ihateracin]

You’re gonna make me tear up! Thank you so much and yes, I’ll be doing this for every race I attend moving forward!

[@robertarnold6672]

Going to Daytona is definitely on my bucket list. I would especially like to see the Craftsmen Truck Series race under the lights. Great video from a fans perspective up in the stands.

[@ihateracin]

Thank you I’m glad you liked the video. Definitely worth seeing all three series.

[@chucknorris523]

Thank you for making this

[@ihateracin]

Thank you for loving it!

[@pgtrep7700]

Dang i really have to go to daytona

[@Mitchell2311]

As some who went to the 2019 Daytona 500 I highly recommend going to the 500 once in your lifetime it will be a experience you will never forget

[@SeanMcCoy72]

Great video. Just a week away until i’m at this awesome fucking race

[@scubasteev]

Someone shot the final 2 laps at autoclub speedway ...from the infield but it's still the best to see an entire lap or two from one camera especially from a grandstand seat. Idk why the broadcasts don't do that...lose the " crank it up" or whatever fake stuff they do and just give tv viewers a few minutes of the fan's perspective. Loved watching this

[@rebelsoul5980]

They don't even do Crank It Up anymore, they rarely show how fast the cars are going either. But it is what it is. I listen to MRN or PRN and just watch the broadcast on TV, I don't listen to their BS.

[@simplyclean7387]

The thunderbirds got off last year. This was very close to where I was sitting

[@IKENDESTROYA]

Listening to this with earbuds and it sounds so amazng

[@leesyrjanen3947]

Great audio. There is one thing louder than a full field of stock cars. "One" Top Fuel car.

[@bogdanovichracing9138]

I was there in 2023. Such a great race to attend!!

[@paulburke6179]

Great video, you're fairly close to us in the grandstands.

[@HOOSIERDADDY24]

I remember being at the 2003 Daytona 500. I remember waiting for the excitement at the start of the race and the build up for it. I was anticipating the same level of excitement as the Indy 500. It never happened. The INDY 500 is in a league of it's own.

[@ihateracin]

Well of course it is it’s the one time of year anyone gives a hoot about ITT

[@HOOSIERDADDY24]

Attendance was 400,000@@ihateracin

[@Alp577]

As an F1 fan, I would love to go to daytona 500 and Daytona Rolex 24 hr. Seems more lively than your typical F1 event where it gets dull sometimes during the start of the race.

[@ihateracin]

@@Alp577 it’s generally like laps 1-5, and the last 5 laps of any major motor sport in the world, but for the entire duration! If you pick a car, and bring some good optics, it’s a pleasure! Bring a camera!

[@Alp577]

​@@ihateracin Hopefully next year. I'm actually a Floridian, which is kind of a shame that I haven't been to a Nascar race. Haha. Will definitely plan it.

[@ihateracin]

@@Alp577if you can afford it and time off wise the Homestead Miami race is always fun!

[@JSW199]

Wow was this vid gold. Earned yourself a new sub. Keep em coming!

[@ihateracin]

Soon as I see another race (Sonoma in June seems like it!)

[@brianspangler3771]

I went to my first nascar race last year at Charlotte. I watched arca race then the truck race on Friday night. I didn't think i would be able to sit through the Coke 600 but after watching those 2 races in person I actually might try and go to the 600 this year.

[@willsco76]

Nice shot of the Goodyear Airship

[@jacobforbes2]

Told my girlfriend when we visit the states whether it’s in 2025 or 26 we gotta go to a nascar race and this is why! Awesome video!

[@ihateracin]

Whereabouts are you looking to go? They race in some beautiful places but the tracks are often on the outskirts

[@jacobforbes2]

@@ihateracin not sure just yet, depends on what time of year we’d go, I think we’re planning on coming over during our winter months, which is June-August. I think she wants to see a Superspeedway race which is why I thought the Coke 400 might be a good choice. There’s too many tracks and races I wanna see, especially Darlington and Martinsville they’re 2 of my favourite tracks 😅

[@matthewwaldon7040]

@@jacobforbes2Bristol night race in the Fall is probably one of the greatest atmospheres you’ll ever experience. I went there once and have gone back every year since.

[@jacobforbes2]

@@matthewwaldon7040 yeah I want to experience Bristol definitely! It’s just logistics side of things for us that’s a pain especially with NASCAR races, but I do definitely want to experience Bristol. Can’t miss out The Last Great Coliseum!

[@TrickyTrey30]

I’m from NC so I’ve been to the Coca Cola 600 multiple times, the Roval race and Darlington but I’ve gotta get to a Daytona race one time!

[@superbrowndudenational_trx]

Sweet video, like the edits!

[@RaceCarRobbie]

I used to always rag on nascar, I swore I would NEVER attend or watch a race… until I went to my first race: the Coke Zero 400 in 2019. Since then, I’ve been hooked. At least 20 races since then. Nascar is a must see live to understand

[@ihateracin]

You’re an amazing fan, I hope more people make the jump to see it live!

[@r3nchCS]

I have season tickets at turn 1/pit exit of Kansas Speedway, shit is legendary hearing the cars ramp up for the green flags every single time.

[@ihateracin]

Hair raising every time!

[@stolnpckup]

Thanks for sharing. I never been to a race at Daytona. I have been to darlington, charlotte and Rockingham.

[@paulburke6179]

Attend the 500 every year, you hit it out of the park with this video. Looks like you're in the 400 level above us, we're in the 300 level.

[@ihateracin]

Wish I could, can’t quite make that happen yet!

[@christianperez8037]

Someone should record 3D audio of what a nascar race sounds like kinda like what they’ve done with rocket launches

[@TimG2553]

Good I love that noise the sound give me goosebumps

[@CoolCat_24x]

Alright that's it, I'm going to my first 500

[@colebart]

awesome video !

[@ihateracin]

Thank you

[@dougreeder5486]

Looked like only a handful finished but after seeing this I have the itch, I may have to give NASCAR a shot. We usually do dirt late model and nhra events.

[@ihateracin]

Glad I could show you enough to peak interest!

[@Outatimemusic]

im so excited to go its my 4th 500 im going to

[@edzzz7555]

love seeing the stands full long live nascar

[@Chantsukai]

Damn this is the greatest video probably of all time that I’ve ever seen, more people should like comment and subscribe!

[@ihateracin]

That’s very sweet of you, I did a similar job on my Phoenix Championship vid!

[@michellearmanini354]

I agree this is awesome!

[@gorjlg]

I went in 97. Sat on the othet end of pit road than you. Was only 13 rows up. Couldn't see much.

[@ihateracin]

Definitely worth sitting up high!

[@Luca_Lorenzo]

Awesome video!

[@williamkampert1475]

With the 1975 as part of the backing music! Incredible!

[@ihateracin]

Thank you! You’re the first to mention it!

[@LARKCARRACING]

what camera do you use?

[@ihateracin]

Canon 90D with the included lens

[@LARKCARRACING]

@@ihateracin alr man, thinkin abt grabbin one for next week. any other attachments you bought?

[@Averagekylebuschfan]

It’s sad that bro has better cam quality than fox and NBC do combined😭😭😭😭

[@PattiThames]

Let’s go!! I’m going this year to the race it’s my first time and I’m in section 108 row 13 seat 21-22, I’m going with my grandma, she went for free in 1995 sense she worked for ups. And I’m so excited for this race I’m also going to the twins in the black and white color section then I’m going to the truck races Friday!

[@kennethcole1886]

Man its my first Daytona 500 this year for me. section 150, Row 11, seat 5. Which is what, 2-3 sections to the left of start finish. Im going to be RIGHT there when the chaos happens, and for the winner!

[@bigsteve302]

You should do this with other tracks if possible! Great video idea.

[@ihateracin]

I’ve only got footage at Phoenix and Daytona. Sub and you’ll see Sonoma, Chicago, and the cup champ at the end of the year

[@rooster..]

How long does it last a nascar race?

[@thicccheese4007]

Around 2-3 hours depending on cautions, weather and length of race. Daytona 500 is 500 miles, cars are going close to 200 miles per hour. Should be around 2 and a half hours

[@ihateracin]

Anywhere from 2-4 hours depending on a huge number of factors. You’re usually committing to a 3-3.5 hour broadcast, from opening ceremonies to victory lane

[@andyhamilton8940]

I like to show up at the track after my nap and catch the last 10 laps when the start the race

[@johnperry7827]

Really good job.

[@ihateracin]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@CCSRacing1808]

What camera do you use to film, the quality is really good!

[@ihateracin]

This was a Canon 90D on a standard kit zoom lens 18-135mm 3.5-5.6f

[@CCSRacing1808]

@@ihateracin Thanks

[@bito269]

Yeah I've been to many races. The best seat in the house is right on your couch. Trust me

[@ihateracin]

lol, how could you even say that!

[@bito269]

@@ihateracin dude the traffic getting there and leaving can't see shit from the seats... Couch best place

[@Averagekylebuschfan]

⁠@@bito269if u can’t see shit at a big track then Womp Womp life’s not perfect

[@KaarMar]

This is America !

[@PredxMarvel]

My favorite Racing Experiences has to be 2021 Southern 500 and 2022 Coca Cola 600 I've been to 3 Southern 500s, 7 Pure Michigan 400s(I went to races at MIS from like 2003 to 2015 every other year seemingly), and 1 race at Martinsville. However the 2022 coca Cola 600 and 2021 Southern 500 were by far my two favorite races I've been too. Even if Denny Hamlin won both races! 🤢

[@RanchHouseProductions]

Very cool!

[@matthewwaldon7040]

Video doesn’t do it justice. When the pace cars goes off the track. Those cars are already at about 65-70 MPH before they gas it up.

[@ihateracin]

I think it does a pretty good job, but yes, it’s hard for people to understand the scale of it from far away, I have a Phoenix championship vid that shows it better!

[@JohnnygetemALL]

Hey what do u use for editing the clips im trying to do a short vlog like this :))

[@ihateracin]

Adobe Premiere Pro

[@b3ans4eva]

Do they get the guy from the Sega Daytona game to sing his hearts out?

[@ihateracin]

I wish

[@anaccount1]

Going to Daytona this summer👍👍

[@pyr085]

Such a well put together video

[@ihateracin]

Thank you!

[@goldosprey]

Going there next week LETS FUCKING GO!

[@genociderjill]

Im just waiting for the Las Vegas Motor Speedway...

[@Alan-oo2cq]

Way better in the 80-90 Speed Week. Busch Clash 125 s in the afternoon practice ect 🇨🇦😎👍

[@Jeri27]

How do you edit like this with only 402 subs?

[@ihateracin]

@@Jeri27 1. Thank you that’s so heartwarming! I do this because I love it, and I want strangers online to go to a damn race! Check out the latest videos too! 2. When I edited this I only had 150 lol

[@Jeri27]

@@ihateracin nice

[@Manbunmen65]

It's like the Indy 500 except the race isn't as old, there aren't as many people by far, the cars are a lot slower, there isn't much passing...but it's a race so it's somewhat like it.

[@ihateracin]

They’re virtually completely different

[@dustinwatkins3791]

only thing missing is the smell of the tires! # NASCAR # 84

[@pangaea6united]

Who you got winning this year

[@ihateracin]

Honestly, it’s gonna be another upset winner. I’m calling a Kyle Busch win though, he was so close last year!

[@tescoshortage]

@@ihateracinIt’s either going to be Busch or Keselowski. Don’t count out the Penske trio, either. Cindric and Logano both have 500 wins, and Ryan Blaney channels his inner Michael Waltrip whenever he’s on a plate track. . . . . Now watch Justin Haley win it in an RWR car.

[@robertcoleman7556]

8CAR VICTORY LANE

[@ihateracin]

@@tescoshortageI guess we were all wrong, Hendricks Power!

[@TheoryRN775]

Are you going to this years Daytona 500?

[@ihateracin]

Not this year, work>play

[@nascar8and20]

Will be there this coming year. Will be my girlfriends first time. Can't wait

[@ihateracin]

@@nascar8and20 first time?! Be gentle 🫣🤣 My girlfriend’s first race was this year’s championship weekend and she’s HOOKED

[@nascar8and20]

​@@ihateracin Easy way to get hooked up! 😂

[@Nascarfan24dude]

dope video

[@ihateracin]

Thank you!

[@7edzy295]

2:24 gotta be the most american thing all year!

[@SHRFAN14]

5:52 PLANE

[@JediPUNK85]

As a Kyle Busch fan I'd like to know nascar why the F did u call a caution for the 99's flat tire when he made it to pit road? Rowdy was ripped off in 2023 Daytona 500.. but in 2024 I have a feeling it's KFB'S year.

[@ihateracin]

Tbh his car got stuck in the grass, they would’ve called it anyway.

[@SHRFAN14]

I was there in 2020

[@paladinkorbin1438]

mmmmmm, car go vroom and then crash and go oomph, then catch on fire due to rubber build up by the exhaust

[@mattfaulk4616]

Great view

[@ceesvanekris9931]

nice pictures