What’s Happening?
NASCAR Full Speed is now out, and the current jury of how successful it was is the fans. Today, we showcase all of the best fan reactions to NASCAR Full Speed, from what they loved to what they did not love.
- NASCAR Full Speed is a 5-part Netflix docuseries about the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs. Each episode is around or just a bit more than 45 minutes in length.
- The series has been long awaited by NASCAR fans. Ever since the success of Formula One: Drive to Survive, NASCAR fans have been looking for a NASCAR docuseries.
- Fans generally liked the docuseries for multiple reasons. However, there were a few fans who had some nitpicks on the show.
The Fans Who Liked It
Generally speaking, fans liked the docuseries. Many fans praised various elements of the series including the drivers, behind-the-scenes, and even some of the experts showcasing the sport.
Charles Krall loved seeing Marty Smith return to covering NASCAR, something he has not done since ESPN left the sport.
Initial thought on "Full Speed":
— Charles Krall (@ChasKrall) January 30, 2024
It's great to see @MartySmithESPN talking about racecars again.
Kimberly called the docuseries, “Spectacular”.

Eric particularly loved seeing Tyler Reddick and Dale Earnhardt Jr. talk about Peppe Pig and Frozen
Seeing @TylerReddick have a full conversation with @DaleJr in a Luigi outfit talking about Peppa Pig & Frozen, is an all time moment 😂 #fullspeed #NASCARFullSpeed
— Eric (@furlongeric__) January 30, 2024
Zach Sullivan wants to see MORE of this type of NASCAR content.

Rob Braun feels this was much better than the USA docuseries that came out.
Just finished @netflix #NASCARFullSpeed episode 1. Much better than other @NASCAR docu-series. Does anyone do a better job talking about NASCAR racing & its drivers than @MartySmithESPN? His words romanticize it in a way. Nice seeing behind the @dennyhamlin curtain. @DaleJr EP👍🏼!
— Rob Braun (@Sunday_Money11) January 30, 2024
Gerald McDornan specifically liked seeing behind-the-scenes insights into Denny Hamlin.
Just finished binging all five episodes of @NASCAR: Full Speed on @NetflixANZ, enjoyed it immensely, particularly insights into @dennyhamlin – he’s a great story. Well done @DaleJr and producers.
— Gerald McDornan (@GeraldMcDornan) January 30, 2024
Rusty Walrus calls Denny Hamlin the “Main character” of the sport.
NASCAR full speed definitely raises the bar for what we typically receive. Hopefully it inspires more from the industry.
— rusty (@rusty_walrus) January 30, 2024
Also gotta give credit to Denny for becoming the main character of the sport.
NASCARWoman gives a message to NASCAR fans to help grow the sport.
Just a reminder with the Netflix series about to drop: We can't gatekeep if we want NASCAR to grow.
— NASCARWoman (@Rachel_McD12) January 29, 2024
If people are newly interested in the sport, don't be an ass. Answer the questions, share the at track tips, and tricks and show them the beauty of this sport and fandom.
Ryan Holman says the docuseries gave him chills.
@DaleJr just finished ep1. Chills man. This is capturing all the feels. Absolutely incredible job. Thank you #NASCARFullSpeed
— Ryan Holman (@RyanHolman88) January 30, 2024
Kevin from Va says that this can appeal to both old and new NASCAR fans.
Really enjoyed @netflix @NASCAR Full Speed today. I thought it was well produced in a way it can appeal to new and old fans . I loved seeing the races , I attended in the 2023 playoffs from a different POV , @TooToughToTame , @ItsBristolBaby and @MartinsvilleSwy pic.twitter.com/86T8jprRFJ
— Kevin from Va (@nascarfankly) January 30, 2024
Phil Spain hopes that they could do a series on a full season sometime soon.

The Fans Who Didn’t Like It
Despite all of the praise, some fans were not impressed. Some fans did not like that the series was so short, and others did not like that the series started at race 26. Some fans did not like certain aspects of the docuseries.
Erik Zarins believes that 5 episodes are too short, especially considering they skipped almost the entire regular season.

Frankie Dodd did not like that the series emphasized certain drivers that were not a factor in the final 4.

Zack did not like the name of the docuseries.
NASCAR: Full Speed is an AWFUL name like. Its so boring.
— Zack (@DreamyZackRacin) January 30, 2024
Reply with a better name
Sarah Scott believes that Denny Hamlin has way too much screen time. She mentioned it not only once, but twice!
I’m so close to just turning this off. Why is it a Denny Hamlin show?#NASCARFullSpeed
— Sarah Scott (@sarahscadoodle8) January 30, 2024
Is this a Denny Hamlin documentary???? Because I’m already not interested. WHERE. IS. THE. ACTUAL. CHAMPION? #nascar #NASCARFullSpeed
— Sarah Scott (@sarahscadoodle8) January 30, 2024
Wevil did not like the font used during the Playoff standings graphics. It is indeed very boring.
this is NOT his font pic.twitter.com/ehUysl0fmA
— wevil (@ZevilVII) January 31, 2024
Horselord believes this was just a glorified NASCAR Radioactive.

carnation believes that the docuseries was MID. Now, this did come out 6 minutes after it was released, so, maybe this was sarcastic.
i waited until three in the morning for NASCAR: Full Speed and it turned out MID 🥲
— carnation™️🗿 (@CarnationBoi) January 30, 2024
Industry/Creators
Content creators and those involved in the industry made some comments on the docuseries. These individuals were very complimentary of the series.
Andrew Kurland of Dirty Mo Media has pride in the sport because of the docuseries.

Brake Hard was particularly impressed with the first two episodes.

DannyBTalks said this was better than USA just slightly into episode 1.

nascarcasm was happy to be watching TV for a work-related purpose at work.
I'm sitting in front of the TV and binging @netflix all day and it's work related omg blessed day. #NASCAR
— nascarcasm (@nascarcasm) January 30, 2024
Black Mamba is clearly a fan, and he could not wait to watch it.
I couldn't wait. Just watched the first episode of @NASCAR Full Speed on @netflix… #GDTBA pic.twitter.com/MY4rr2sIqQ
— Black Mamba (@MambaSmith34) January 30, 2024
Eric Estepp believed the first episode was a “Strong introduction”, and he feels that Denny Hamlin is NASCAR’s star.
Watching NASCAR: Full Speed on Netflix this morning. First episode complete ✅
— Eric Estepp (@EricEstepp17) January 30, 2024
Denny Hamlin looks like a star. Cocky as hell. But really good on camera: "I don't want my competition thinking 'what a nice guy'… F*** that!"
Overall a strong introduction to NASCAR.
Cole Custer says that this docuseries will get fans pumped for the season.
Man if #NASCARFullSpeed doesn’t get you pumped for the @NASCAR season to start, I don’t know what will👌🏻
— Cole Custer (@ColeCuster) January 31, 2024
Freddie Kraft likes the fact that William Byron is a listener to his podcast “Door, Bumper, Clear”.
Listen to the shows the drivers listen to on @DirtyMoMedia 😉
— Freddie Kraft (@FreddieKraft) January 31, 2024
Thanks for listening @WilliamByron lol pic.twitter.com/zU9p49Ezko
Daniel McFadin was particularly fascinated with the second-place championship trophy.
I have never seen – and didn’t know there was one – the second place championship trophy.
— Daniel McFadin (@danielmcfadin) January 31, 2024
So thanks for that, #NASCARFullSpeed.#NASCAR pic.twitter.com/5UxQ5ifqIw
Memes
Like any modern media, memes are made out of random moments. From NASCAR Full Speed, the most prominent meme was Bubba Wallace’s crew chief, Bootie Barker, telling the Netflix crew “I guess I lied to your ass”.
Phil Spain thought this was a perfect opportunity to make a Days of Thunder meme.
Harry Hogge to Cole Trickle after they won Darlington and Cole thought he had matched tires the last restart pic.twitter.com/uuOdHP5ueL
— Phil Spain (@philenespanol) January 31, 2024
23XI Racing joined the meme game, specifically mentioning Tyler Reddick in his Luigi costume.

NASCAR Memes used the Bootie Barker meme to talk about fixing the Playoff system.
“I’m not watching NASCAR again until they fix the playoff system”
— NASCAR Memes (@NASCAR_Memes_) January 31, 2024
Me on February 4th: pic.twitter.com/BZ6llfLNgb
The docuseries, NASCAR Full Speed was definitely a hit amongst those on social media. It garnered a lot of reaction amongst NASCAR fans. The question is, will there be a season 2?