Christmas has come early for NASCAR fans, as NASCAR just launched a new site containing more than a thousand full, commercial free races available to watch for free.
NASCAR Classics is a trove of iconic moments from across the sport’s history, with footage dating back to the early 1950s. Whether you want to watch the classic era of NASCAR starring “The King” Richard Petty, or relive Dale Earnhardt Sr.’s greatest moments, it’s all there.
The full library of races can be viewed at the NASCAR classics website, but there are also dozens of full races now on YouTube.
Here are five legendary races to check out from the library:
1998 Daytona 500
After “20 years of frustration,” Dale Earnhardt Sr. finally wins the sport’s biggest race at Daytona. Every crew lining up along pit road to high five Earnhardt as he passed by remains one of the coolest NASCAR moments in history.
2000 Winston 500 at Talladega
Another legendary Dale Sr. race, the Intimidator drives from 17th to 1st over the final laps to steal a victory.
2003 Carolina Dodge Dealers 400 at Darlington
Ricky Craven and Kurt Busch deliver the closest finish in NASCAR Cup Series history in an epic duel.
2001 Cracker Barrel 500 at Atlanta
Just weeks after the passing of Dale Earnhardt Sr., Kevin Harvick scored his first career victory, edging Jeff Gordon at the line in an incredible finish.
1992 Hooters 500 at Atlanta
In what was Richard Petty’s final Cup Series race (and Jeff Gordon’s debut), the dramatic season-finale at Atlanta began with six drivers vying for the 1992 title. Driving a car he owned himself, Alan Kulwicki emerged as one of the most unlikely Cup Series champions.
