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Presenting Parts One through Four of "#500DAYS," now with remixed audio and combined into a single video. In PART ONE, as the 1999 NASCAR Winston Cup Series season draws to a close, Ray Evernham unexpectedly ends his tenure as Jeff Gordon’s crew chief. Evernham’s new ambition – bringing Dodge back to NASCAR’s top series – singlehandedly alters the trajectory of the 2000 season, which becomes a year of tremendous change. In PART TWO, the cars and stars of the NASCAR Winston Cup Series arrive in Daytona to prepare for the “Great American Race.” Awaiting them is the most aggressive aerodynamic package that NASCAR has yet conceived, bringing a mix of slingshots and pack racing to the sport’s biggest race. In PART THREE, after 500 days of anticipation and a week of intense racing, the stage is set for the most competitive Daytona 500 in recent memory, starring the track’s most celebrated driver. In PART FOUR - At first, the wreck didn’t look so bad. Just another of a series of late-race incidents in NASCAR’s most prestigious race. After all, the day belonged to Michael Waltrip, who finally broke through with his first win in his 463rd start. But conspicuously absent from victory lane was team owner Dale Earnhardt, who had yet to climb from his wrecked No. 3. What was announced that evening – and what followed over the next several days – would shake the sport of professional stock car racing to its core. MUSIC “Epic Movie Documentary Trailer by SergioProductions [Royalty Free Music]” - RomanSenykMusic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wtnt-KAzxU8 “Tropic Fuse” – French Fuse (YouTube Music Library) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJsEZyCjqYw “Sport Drive - Royalty Free/Music Licensing” – RomanSenykMusic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zemE-Wa3TwM “Rock Upbeat (Creative Commons)” – RomanSenykMusic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5VeAUoAkM0 “Energetic Rock Trailer (Creative Commons)” - RomanSenykMusic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dM5YxSks6iM “The War Within (Creative Commons)” – RomanSenykMusic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAy-JGWf6sc “Epic Drama Cinematic Trailer (Royalty Free/Music Licensing)” - RomanSenykMusic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z8T-OObY5js “Heaven's Path (Creative Commons)” – RomanSenykMusic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySKJcr7lCDk STORIES FROM Jayski’s Silly Season Site VIDEO https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjZQnMo0uMCEk_5d_h4j2E2e9c2vH_o82 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjZQnMo0uMCGhT1jGNJYaNmIDZWPKlYsm FEATURED VIDEO ARCHIVED BY Dave W: https://www.youtube.com/@de31168 Scott Allen Brown’s Mashup Museum: https://www.youtube.com/@SABMashupMuseum PHOTOS Bryan Hallman, BRH Racing Archives 2000 Daytona 500 Program 2000 ThatLook.com 300 Program 2000 NAPA 500 Program 2001 Daytona 500 Program OTHER SOURCES 2001 Dura Lube 400 Official Program, ISC NASCAR Scene – 2001 Daytona 500 Preview Issue ARTICLES (See Parts 1-4) SPECIAL THANKS LASTCAR.INFO PATREON https://www.patreon.com/lastcaronbrock CHAPTERS 0:00 – PART ONE 2:11 – October-December 1999 6:57 – January 2000 9:19 – February 2000 11:01 – March 2000 16:34 – April 2000 27:04 – May 2000 37:06 – June 2000 46:34 – July 2000 55:07 – August 2000 1:04:03 – September 2000 1:13:43 – October 2000 1:20:36 – November 2000 1:27:53 – December 2000 1:31:31 – January 2001 1:41:36 – February 1-7, 2001 1:45:56 – PART TWO - Thursday, February 8 1:48:06 - Friday, February 9 2:06:36 – Saturday, February 10 2:22:47 – Sunday, February 11 2:45:04 – Monday, February 12 2:57:13 – Tuesday, February 13 3:07:21 – Wednesday, February 14 3:16:30 – Thursday, February 15 3:56:54 – Friday, February 16 4:10:22 – Saturday, February 17 4:22:19 – PART THREE 4:24:48 – Sunday, February 18 4:33:09 – Opening Ceremonies 4:38:52 – Green Flag 4:56:30 – Lap 53 5:11:01 – Lap 100 5:26:10 – Lap 156 5:33:03 – Lap 171 5:45:00 – The Final Restart 5:54:11 – PART FOUR 5:58:15 – Tragedy 6:11:57 – Monday, February 19 6:26:55 – Tuesday, February 20 6:34:22 – Wednesday, February 21 6:34:54 – Thursday, February 22 6:51:32 – Friday, February 23 6:58:46 – Saturday, February 24 7:22:45 – Sunday, February 25 8:06:38 – Monday, February 26

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Mike Skinner once called the Atlanta Motor Speedway the “Earnhardt Speedway” for how dominant his teammate had been at the track’s 1.5-mile oval. Skinner said so in March 2000, just minutes after a blown engine kept him from his first Winston Cup victory, and moments before Earnhardt would win there for a ninth time. Now without Earnhardt in the 43-car field, would Skinner finally break through – or perhaps his new teammate, rookie Kevin Harvick, who rolled into the race fresh off his first Top Ten? MUSIC “Epic Movie Documentary Trailer” – Sergio Productions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wtnt-KAzxU8 “Epicness Cinematic Dramatic Trailer” – Roman Senyk Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RB5UtRZBihc “Bravery” – Roman Senyk Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSQab8QbtMs VIDEO CREDITS https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjZQnMo0uMCFYg5KxE78kjwN0_hmSca_8 PHOTOS Bryan Hallman, BRH Racing Archives INTERVIEWS Special thanks to Richard Childress CHAPTERS 0:00 – Intro 4:25 – Monday, March 5, 2001 5:41 – Tuesday, March 6, 2001 7:51 – Wednesday, March 7, 2001 10:48 – Thursday, March 8, 2001 15:02 – Friday, March 9, 2001 19:58 – Saturday, March 10, 2001 37:48 – Sunday, March 11, 2001 SOURCES Jayski’s Silly Season Site ARTICLES Bell, Adam. “Conover site to help NASCAR’s R&D operation,” The Charlotte Observer, March 6, 2001. Carvell, Michael. “Todd Bodine suddenly hot,” The Atlanta Constitution, March 9, 2001. Clegg, Guerry. “A fate neatly wrapped,” Ledger-Enquirer, March 12, 2001. Finney, Mike. “Learning Curve,” The News Journal, March 8, 2001. Finney, Mike. “Safer cars not on fast track,” The News Journal, March 8, 2001. Fleischman, Bill. “NASCAR feels the crush of calls for more safety,” Philadelphia Daily News, March 8, 2001. Fowler, Scott. “In wake of Earnhardt tragedy, NASCAR needs to come clean,” The Courier, March 8, 2001. Fryer, Jenna. “Labonte heads to Atlanta needing win,” The Leaf-Chronicle, March 9, 2001. Galey, Leo. “Nadeau not just a new kid on the block,” The Lima News, March 9, 2001. Leusner, Jim and Henry Pierson Cutis, “Experts: view autopsy photos,” The Orlando Sentinel, March 11, 2001. Litke, Jim. “It’s not the time to look away,” The Commercial Appeal, March 9, 2001. Mayo, Michael. “Right to know, right to grieve,” South Florida Sun Sentinel, March 7, 2001. Minter, Rick. “Beginner’s luck at AMS,” The Atlanta Constitution, March 9, 2001. Morrissey, Rick. “Truth not sole possession of NASCAR officials,” The Paducah Sun, March 7, 2001. Schneider, Mike. “Newspaper feels wrath over Earnhardt autopsy photos,” The Paducah Sun, March 7, 2001. Turner, Christa. “Triumphant Tribute,” Ledger-Enquirer, March 12, 2001. Utter, Jim. “Fresh faces: six drivers in battle to become the best of the Class of ’01,” The Courier, March 8, 2001 UNCREDITED ARTICLES Associated Press. “Elliott ready to focus on racing again,” Poughkeepsie Journal, March 9, 2001. Associated Press. “Restrictor break increases speeds,” The Cincinnati Enquirer, March 11, 2001. Uncredited. “Hornaday at peace with Earnhardt,” The Macon Telegraph, March 11, 2001. Uncredited. “Waltrip: HANS device isn’t restrictive,” The News Journal, March 12, 2001.

Las Vegas marked the third race of the 2001 NASCAR Winston Cup Season, where fans continued to pay tribute to the life of Dale Earnhardt. With Sterling Marlin now atop the point standings, Dodge teams were favored at a track Roush Racing’s Ford team had dominated in its brief history. But the first “No Bull 5” race of the season proved particularly competitive. MUSIC “Epic Movie Documentary Trailer” – Sergio Productions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wtnt-KAzxU8 “Inspiring Adventure Cinematic Trailer” – Sergio Productions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPCIZAPvqBQ VIDEO CREDITS https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjZQnMo0uMCF-9yIiZGMEpU5EqVchrUmL PHOTOS Bob Leverone, TSN Bryan Hallman, BRH Racing Archives Joe Robbins Photography CHAPTERS 00:00 – Intro 03:21 – Tuesday, February 27, 2001 07:05 – Wednesday, February 28, 2001 18:35 – Thursday, March 1, 2001 20:30 – Friday, March 2, 2001 29:34 – Saturday, March 3, 2001 46:48 – Sunday, March 4, 2001 SOURCES 2001 UAW-DaimlerChrysler 400 Program Jayski’s Silly Season Site ARTICLES Berry, Steve and Charean Williams, “Probe finds NASCAR lax,” Daily Press, June 29, 1994. Cote, Greg. “Little to feel good about in NASCAR,” The Miami Herald, February 26, 2001. Dolack, Chris. “Drivers who don’t use safety devices stick their necks out,” Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, March 4, 2001. Finney, Mike. “Safer cars not on fast track,” The News Journal, March 8, 2001. Fleischman, Bill. “NASCAR feels the crush of calls for more safety,” Philadelphia Daily News, March 8, 2001. Fowler, Scott. “In wake of Earnhardt tragedy, NASCAR needs to come clean,” The Courier, March 8, 2001. Fryer, Jenna. “Drivers consider a safety council,” Courier-Post, March 2, 2001. Glick, Shav. “Gordon’s cool as cash while winning race,” The Los Angeles Times, March 5, 2001. Harris, Mike. “Roush team eyes Las Vegas turnaround,” The Leaf-Chronicle, March 2, 2001. Hill, Michael. “NASCAR rules make the race unsafe at any speed,” The Baltimore Sun, March 1, 2001. Hinton, Ed. “Recent auto racing deaths bring the question: Are NASCAR cars too rigid, without flexibility?” The Odessa American, March 3, 2001. Kupper, Mike. “With sadness comes some suspicion,” Los Angeles Times, March 5, 2001. McLauren, Jim. “Rubber Match: Goodyear simplifies NASCAR tire options,” Ledger-Enquirer, March 2, 2001. Morrissey, Rick. “Truth not sole possession of NASCAR officials,” The Paducah Sun, March 7, 2001. Schneider, Mike. “Newspaper feels wrath over Earnhardt autopsy photos,” The Paducah Sun, March 7, 2001. Utter, Jim. “Fresh faces: six drivers in battle to become the best of the Class of ’01,” The Courier, March 8, 2001 Whitehead, Bill. “NASCAR plays ‘Blame Game’ over Earnhardt tragedy,” St. Lucie New Tribune, March 3, 2001. Wood, Skip. “Seat belt supplier withholds comment,” Florida Today, March 4, 2001. ASSOCIATED PRESS Associated Press. “Attorneys discuss deal on pictures,” The Evening Sun, March 1, 2001. Associated Press, “Hutchins’ suit considered ‘opportunistic,’ South Coast Today, March 2, 2001; https://www.southcoasttoday.com/story/sports/2001/03/03/hutchins-suit-considered-opportunistic/50342953007/ Associated Press. “NASCAR Notebook,” The Odessa American, March 3, 2001. Uncredited. “Weekly rumor mill,” The Cincinnati Enquirer, March 4, 2001.

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In honor of Kevin Harvick's final run in the #29 coming this Sunday in the highly-anticipated All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro, I will be premiering the next TWO episodes of "500 Days," which will chronicle both the 2001 UAW-DaimlerChrysler 400 at Las Vegas, the 2001 Cracker Barrell 500 at Atlanta, both Busch races held those weeks, and other lost storylines. Part 5: Las Vegas (1 hour, 15 minutes) premieres this Wednesday, May 17, at 8:00 P.M. Eastern Part 6: Atlanta (1 hour, 19 minutes) premieres this Thursday, May 18, at 8:00 P.M. Eastern Patreon members $5 and up can watch BOTH episodes RIGHT NOW at patreon.com/lastcaronbrock

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Discussing NASCAR owners boycotting a meeting this morning, revelations on the Charter system, and Kaulig's penalty. LASTCAR Patreon at patreon.com/lastcaronbrock Support the stream: https://streamlabs.com/brockbeard

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On the night of May 22, 2004, eight “field fillers” complete the 25-car grid for the Nextel Open, the 30-lap qualifying race for the 20th renewal of the newly rebranded NASCAR Nextel All-Star Challenge. At the time, the likes of Morgan Shepherd, Kirk Shelmerdine, and Andy Hillenburg aren’t considered serious threats for the win – or even winning a vote from the fans. But racing is an unpredictable sport, and the list of contenders can change in an instant. ARTICLES *Ashenfelter, Mark. “Cup Series may be dealing with short fields,” NASCAR Scene, 2004. *NASCAR Scene, May 2004 Issue – Thank you Bryan Hallman, BRH Racing Archives VIDEO CREDITS https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjZQnMo0uMCEH0k39J51y8iddYoTgyehE MUSIC CREDITS (all from the YouTube Library) “Get Tough” – Track Tribe “Come On Out” – Dan Lebowitz “Pressure Cooker” – Jeremy Korpas

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A short video played before the premiere of Part Four of "500 Days" on January 11, 2023.

At first, the wreck didn’t look so bad. Just another of a series of late-race incidents in NASCAR’s most prestigious race. After all, the day belonged to Michael Waltrip, who finally broke through with his first win in his 463rd start. But conspicuously absent from victory lane was team owner Dale Earnhardt, who had yet to climb from his wrecked No. 3. What was announced that evening – and what followed over the next several days – would shake the sport of professional stock car racing to its core. MUSIC *"Hallowed Days" - Chasms https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4F6xmRLGa0Y *“Heaven's Path (Creative Commons)” – RomanSenykMusic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySKJcr7lCDk *“Epic Movie Documentary Trailer [Royalty Free Music]” - Sergio Productions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wtnt-KAzxU8 STORIES FROM Jayski’s Silly Season Site VIDEO https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjZQnMo0uMCGhT1jGNJYaNmIDZWPKlYsm FEATURED VIDEO ARCHIVED BY Dave W: https://www.youtube.com/@de31168 Scott Allen Brown’s Mashup Museum: https://www.youtube.com/@SABMashupMuseum PHOTOS Bryan Hallman, BRH Racing Archives (including thumbnail) ARTICLES *Bianchi, Mike. “Time For HANS-On Approach,” South Florida Sun Sentinel, February 19, 2001. *Brinster, Dick. “Who will replace No. 3?” The Wichita Eagle, February 20, 2001. *Fryer, Jenna. “Little E forced to grow up,” Northwest Herald, February 24, 2001. *Harris, Mike. “Broken lap belt may have cost Earnhardt,” Northwest Herald, February 24, 2001. *Harris, Mike. “Earnhardt’s legacy will remain,” Pensacola News Journal, February 26, 2001. *Hinton, Ed. “NASCAR remains in denial on deaths,” Chicago Tribune, February 26, 2001. *Litke, Jim. “A sky just waiting to cry,” The Bellingham Herald, February 26, 2001. *Poole, David. “Tragedy shouldn’t be lost on anyone as expectations clash with reality,” The Wichita Eagle, February 20, 2001. *Uncredited. (Driver quotes on Earnhardt), The News and Observer, February 20, 2001. *Uncredited. “Some are blaming Marlin for Earnhardt’s fatal crash,” Albuquerque Journal, February 21, 2001. *Uncredited. “Earnhardt’s left lap belt was broken,” The Call-Leader, February 23, 2001. *Uncredited. “Harvick: I’m not Dale,” News-Press, February 24, 2001. *Uncredited. (Photo inside Earnhardt’s car), Fort Worth Star-Telegram, February 24, 2001. *Uncredited. “Some NASCAR drivers calling for safety panel,” Press Enterprise, February 26, 2001. *Uncredited. “Thousands remember Earnhardt at memorial,” Pensacola News Journal, February 26, 2001. *Uncredited. “We made Dale proud,” The Daily News-Journal, February 27, 2001. *Uncredited. “Several drivers tried new safety gear during Dura Lube 400,” The Post-Star, February 27, 2001. *Wood, Skip. “Rockingham begins post-Earnhardt era,” News Herald, February 23, 2001. *Youngblood, E. Garrett. “Minute-by-minute: The rush to save Earnhardt,” The Odessa American, February 21, 2001. OTHER SOURCES 2001 Dura Lube 400 Official Program, ISC SPECIAL THANKS LASTCAR.INFO PATREON https://www.patreon.com/lastcaronbrock CHAPTERS 0:00 – Intro / Sunday, February 18 17:46 – Monday, February 19 32:44 – Tuesday, February 20 40:11 – Wednesday, February 21 40:43 – Thursday, February 22 57:21 – Friday, February 23 1:04:35 – Saturday, February 24 1:28:33 – Sunday, February 25 2:12:27 – Monday, February 26

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"The Longest Week," Part 4 of the "500 Days" series, will chronicle the days following Dale Earnhardt's last-lap accident during the Daytona 500 on February 18, 2001, including the next round at Rockingham, North Carolina. While this trailer contains my own memories of that week, the 2 hour, 30 minute video has been scripted and structured the same as the three previous installments of "500 Days." Patreon members $5 and up can watch the video NOW at patreon.com/lastcaronbrock YouTube Premiere will be on Wednesday, January 11 at 8:00pm Eastern / 5:00pm Pacific. I will be in the chat room. The video will chronicle the many tributes, memorial services, and firsthand reactions to the tragedy.

After 500 days of anticipation and a week of intense racing, the stage is set for the most competitive Daytona 500 in recent memory, starring the track’s most celebrated driver. MUSIC “Epic Movie Documentary Trailer [Royalty Free Music]” by SergioProductions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wtnt-KAzxU8 “The War Within (Creative Commons)” – RomanSenykMusic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAy-JGWf6sc “Epic Drama Cinematic Trailer (Royalty Free/Music Licensing)” - RomanSenykMusic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z8T-OObY5js STORIES FROM Jayski’s Silly Season Site VIDEO https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjZQnMo0uMCEk_5d_h4j2E2e9c2vH_o82 FEATURED VIDEO ARCHIVED BY Dave W: https://www.youtube.com/@de31168 Scott Allen Brown’s Mashup Museum: https://www.youtube.com/@SABMashupMuseum PHOTOS Bryan Hallman, BRH Racing Archives 2000 Daytona 500 Program 2000 ThatLook.com 300 Program 2000 NAPA 500 Program 2001 Daytona 500 Program SPECIAL THANKS LASTCAR.INFO PATREON https://www.patreon.com/lastcaronbrock CHAPTERS 0:00 – Intro / Sunday, February 18 10:52 – Opening Ceremonies 16:33 – Green Flag 34:21 – Lap 53 48:42 – Lap 100 1:03:52 – Lap 156 1:10:45 – Lap 171 1:21:42 – The Final Restart