Watching this race live at the age of 6 then, as a Jeff Gordon fan I felt he was screwed BIG time but very happy for Ward Burton and he was always my mom's favorite driver anyway!
Proof that the old cars are safer than the COT. If they would have been running the COT, Dale Jarrett would have flipped and probably barrel rolled through the grass.
@DsturbedFan728 And only 2 years after he was nearly killed at Daytona. It was definitely one of the best moments of the years was Ward winning, Sadler second for the Wood Brothers, and Geoff Bodine third. No Top 3 was more interesting or exciting to see all year.
He woulda won the 2001 500 too, he led the most laps and had the best car by far but robby gordons sorry ass took him out. If only ward coulda got on with 1 of nascars top teams he woulda won a championship
I will NEVER get tired of watching this video!! Ward is the best and I miss him everyday!! I know he loves his foundation work. Please join the Ward Burton wildlife foundation and support Ward...
I'm from SoBo Va Wards hometown so of course he was my fav. I was 11 when this happened. I remember watching it. I was so nervous I didn't wanna look but I couldn't help it. Great Race
I miss BP
2003NeonSXT 1 week ago
Watching this race live at the age of 6 then, as a Jeff Gordon fan I felt he was screwed BIG time but very happy for Ward Burton and he was always my mom's favorite driver anyway!
24mowens 4 weeks ago
way to go wad button...
caseyreavis 1 month ago
Great announcing team! One of the (if not) last great runs for Geoff Bodine in a Cup race.
racing202 3 months ago
I miss BP :(
406590 6 months ago 4
Proof that the old cars are safer than the COT. If they would have been running the COT, Dale Jarrett would have flipped and probably barrel rolled through the grass.
b00mYou 7 months ago
@b00mYou no the COT cars are safer than the old ones but i liked the old ones better they seemed faster and more interesting to watch
IcoNexcalib3R 7 months ago
once again kurt busch finishes in the top 5
wildfast88 8 months ago
Allen is on ESPN now.Making lot's of money..
zackfan 8 months ago
@zackfan at least he's a commentator again.
thepspman116 5 months ago 2
marlin woulda won if he didnt pull on his fender lol
deering1134 8 months ago
@deering1134 Either way he was screwed. If he left the fender where it was it would've slashed a hole in the tire.
ChrisMolyneaux93 8 months ago
"Son of a bitch! We've won it man!!" I miss Ward!
LostHighwayFilms 8 months ago
Back when you couldn't pass for the lead. 88 lead changes these days.
47ambrose42jpm 8 months ago
I miss the CAT guys. And I love Baldwin. I really hope his team improves.
MortifiedPenguin275 10 months ago 2
Back when NASCAR was real racing.
RichieRottentooth 11 months ago
son of a BITCH WE WON IT MAN GO WARD
MrNascarfan24 1 year ago
SON OF A BITCH, WE WON THE MILLION!
skylermiller29 1 year ago 8
dang when dale jarrett spun there was a car coming out of pit road, that could have been bad.
BlowoverKing 1 year ago
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gordon should have won this race
Twelve5s 1 year ago
@KurtBuschRules2: Ward said: ''Son of a bitch! We won the million!''
PhilipTheBigOne 1 year ago
@PhilipTheBigOne baldwin said it
osubuckeyes14 11 months ago
i think Gordon should have won the 500 that year, but Marlin spun him out. still a great win for Ward
bluetoothboy24 1 year ago 5
@bluetoothboy24 Marlin didn't spin Gordon out; Gordon turned down on Sterling.
continentalrcinglg 4 months ago
One of the best 500's ever. Great driver won a great race.
cANIBALIST1C 1 year ago 3
I miss Ward being out there. Class act. I root for Jeff now.
spiderlarry 1 year ago
@spiderlarry me to
nascarracin22 1 year ago
SON OF A BITCH! WE WON IT MAN!
hahaha
fearthehawksndcavs24 1 year ago 2
what the hell Geoff Bodine in 3rd? my gosh..
DsturbedFan728 1 year ago
@DsturbedFan728 And only two years after his horrific Truck Series crash!
taranchula97 1 year ago
@DsturbedFan728 And only 2 years after he was nearly killed at Daytona. It was definitely one of the best moments of the years was Ward winning, Sadler second for the Wood Brothers, and Geoff Bodine third. No Top 3 was more interesting or exciting to see all year.
bigdctherock 1 year ago
that paint scheme jeff gordon had was so cool
masterbasser24 1 year ago 3
@masterbasser24
I wish he would run it again.x)
cANIBALIST1C 1 year ago
rip benny parsons
TheCrowneJewel 1 year ago 3
He woulda won the 2001 500 too, he led the most laps and had the best car by far but robby gordons sorry ass took him out. If only ward coulda got on with 1 of nascars top teams he woulda won a championship
wardaddy08 2 years ago 3
i miss ol' ward burton. where the hell is he?
MegaNucka 2 years ago 4
@MegaNucka i love the way he talked!
KiLLTodARyTHM 1 year ago
I will NEVER get tired of watching this video!! Ward is the best and I miss him everyday!! I know he loves his foundation work. Please join the Ward Burton wildlife foundation and support Ward...
samslover 2 years ago
Wud!!!
Haha, I was so happy.
creightonballa26 2 years ago 2
Why did NBC ever get rid of Allen Bestwick? He was one of the best commentators I've EVER heard.
Nascarboy426 2 years ago 75
@Nascarboy426 Alan helped cover the Nationwide race last night & he did great!
Jamersonde 1 year ago 3
I'm from SoBo Va Wards hometown so of course he was my fav. I was 11 when this happened. I remember watching it. I was so nervous I didn't wanna look but I couldn't help it. Great Race
Jeem262 2 years ago 2
SON OF BITCH MAN WE WON IT !!!!
MrNascarfan24 2 years ago 4
Bodine should won
23NASCARDUDE 2 years ago
why should of bodine won it it was a far race
walleyeguy109 2 years ago
"Son Of A Bitch! I Won A Million!"
SaintBEEP 2 years ago
This was a fantastic race
gth804f 2 years ago
nascar so badly needed a good story like this that year...
anthonystuart69 2 years ago
THEY GOT ONE WITH JAMIE MAC! :D
xXStupidHurtsXx 2 years ago
Ward Burton Kicks Ass
jlogano20 2 years ago 3
this was the 500 year after dale died.really sad when the race ended and dale wasnt there in the winners circle as he was every year.
CombatArmsMaster2009 2 years ago 4
3:58 Burton Brothers. man what a race.
superdevins 2 years ago
I wish that Sadler could have made a move on Burton but thats racing Ward deserved it
TheDaniel2448 2 years ago
i do have to admit that we were going crazy when ward won it....i wish it had been tony but im glad ward won it
Instantreactions 2 years ago
my bro is a huge ward burton fan and he talks all this crap about how ward has won it but tony hasnt....
Instantreactions 2 years ago
do you have the red flag where sterling marlin got out of his car?
taranchula97 2 years ago
Buggy1Boy uploaded the entire race, form start to finish (includes of course, that incident you mention).
DFP1987 2 years ago
You could've never predicted a top three finish like that.
19trouble2 2 years ago 5
hell no i woulda told you you were a fuckin retard but thats what i love about racing you never know whats gonna happen
dalejrredneck88 2 years ago 5
Exactly.
19trouble2 2 years ago 3
My favortie daytona 500
NYfanatic22 2 years ago
Bill Davis has good plate racing cars, :o)
CBAlexQ 2 years ago
Hey, I want you to do the 2006 Indianpolis 500 finish, where Sam Hornish beat Marco Andretti to the line! I HATED THAT! LMAO.
DFDSFUEIFH 2 years ago
Whoever spun Jarrett out screw them
88XxStevenxX88 2 years ago
mark martin but it looked like jarrett came down on him
SKIER1025 2 years ago
Mark Martin did.
RSGVXStuntmanVx 2 years ago
@88XxStevenxX88 it was Dale Jarret's fault.
JorgeHGPR 2 years ago
I'm surprised that D.J. did not flip their.
NascarFreak3 2 years ago
SON OF A BITCH! WE WON IT MAN!!
KurtBuschRules2 2 years ago 55
they were my favorite comentary crew
PalmerMVP2009 2 years ago 5
at 1:54, if Jarrett had cut back down, he would have had a legitimate shot at winning
Nocstaa 2 years ago
R.I.P. Benny Parsons
Keselowski88 2 years ago 2
Sorry but your description is kinda dumb. Why would they throw a caution on the last lap? They'd have to race back around anyways.
a7x5631 2 years ago
now they wouldnt race back to the finish because of the rule to freeze the field
gwood299 2 years ago
Yeah I know. In 2002 they didn't have that rule so saying I love the no caution on the last lap is kind of redundant .
a7x5631 2 years ago 3
I think it's just the fact that they didn't throw the caution.
CuckooFarmer 2 years ago
i still cant believe geoff bodine kept racing after the crash he had in truck!
guyonutube123 2 years ago
In the interest of safety, this exciting finish would have been ruined by today's rules. The results probably would have been the same though.
whaduzitmatr 2 years ago
The greatest Nascar race ever held. Ward Burton- heres to you...
Fuckfacescumbag 2 years ago 2
That was Phoenix Racing's best finish until Brad Keselowski won.
AutoRockinRacing94 2 years ago
Ol' Geoff Bodine finished third.
nascarfan8833 2 years ago
Thanks a lot man!
RCRgoodwrench 2 years ago