When the Free Bird Solo Hits: Dale Earnhardt Edition

#DAL3 #NASCAR #freebird

Here's my 2nd video of 2023. And this one was an idea that spawned rather spontaneously when all those "When the Free Bird Solo kicks in" edits started blowing up recently and apparently, no one has thought of doing this type of edit. But now I have.

Additional Note: R.I.P. Gary Rossington (The last founding member of Lynyrd Skynyrd) 12/4/1951 - 3/5/2023

[MotorsportsFan]

So this video has blown up against all expectations.

But unfortunately, the comment section is already being filled up with the "NaScAr DiEd WiTh EaRnHaRdT" Nonsense.

So all I have to say in response is this. If you really haven't watched a single NASCAR Race in over *22 Years*, then why are you clicking on these types of videos just to state something that really doesn't prove anything?! If anything, it's because you're trying to guilt trip the few people who do still care about NASCAR and still actively watch it because your enjoyment was robbed from you but you're not content with feeling that way. So you have to pass it off on everyone else

[JayDee]

His last win was his most impressive. We miss you, Dale!

[kcenneckennek]

I miss the old gen 4 cars. The way they bounced around on the track, the sound of them. I still watch and enjoy today but man, I did not know how lucky I was to grow up watching those cars go at it!

[ConnorMiller]

Dale’s final win was his greatest achievement. From 18th all the way to first with six laps to go is unheard of. He was a legend that made nascar must see TV. Rest in peace Dale, you’re a Free Bird now. ❤

[yanava]

NASCAR drivers are built differently. They have zero fear to push a car in front going 200mph. One hair off the right place is life over and these guys are giving it all. Huge respect.

[DaveTheRaceFan]

This is what I've always loved about superspeedway racing in the late 1990s and early 2000s.

It was literally anybody's race to lose.

[moadebeatreides]

I will say this...

He was living LIFE!

Can you imagine him driving in the middle of that pack. That cockpit view he had. Just the battle going on. And a shit eatin grin on his face. Being in the ZONE and just taking it all. That is a hell of a life there. Love it

[richarddudley]

No other driver could maneuver in the draft like Earnhardt. 18th to 1st in 4 laps. There wasn't anything that he couldn't do in a racecar. I'll never forget the " man in black " he was the greatest!!

[mikewest]

I got a little emotional watching dale pass his son. What a moment in this man's life.

[fanman]

I could never get my head around this roundy roundy racing having only watched it on TV. However in the late 90s I found myself working in sight of the Texas Motor Speedway and thought I'd watch some practice one (somewhat extended) lunchtime. Couldn't believe the speed and noise. It's much more of a spectacle up close. It's like chess with cars. You don't even need the best car, just the best tacticians. Freebird is just the icing on the cake.😊

[grantmeredith]

That man could drive the wheels off anything with wheels any given day! Miss him out there. He’d teach this young guys a thing or two in todays nascar

[uberwolf]

I hope I'm not the only one who got misty eyed watching this. RAISE HELL PRAISE DALE!!

[PaperBanjo]

23 years ago today we lost Dale, RIP may we never forget Dale.

[WildeNASCAR]

God, I miss Dale, but you know what, he lives on in our heart's and he will always live on as THE #3! #RAISEHELLPRAISEDALE

[JJTHEFAN]

Fun fact about Dale, despite winning at dega 10 times, he hated superspeedway racing, it was said he could see the air flow around other cats and that's why he was so successful on these tracks

[dustinallen]

I was at this race and I still get chills watching this. Freebird was icing on the cake

[BigKnGa]

Dale Jr: "Damn I lost the lead!"

Dale Sr: "Hold coming"

[misterdude]

4:02 - My favourite part of the solo and in the perfect line with the shot of a madman owning every goddamn one on the track.
It's the part of the solo when everygodamn thing has kicked in the right way and you're on your way to glory. When i Cruise with my Monte Carlo 86 SS, the throttle get's pushed hard when this part comes in.

[acoolgiraffethatstreams]

this is quite possibly the most American thing i have ever seen and I'm from Tennessee

[TheCanadianBubba]

The half rubbed off 3 on the side ! Classic senior 🏁👍🏁