The online NASCAR community dealt a blow recently after several long-standing YouTube channels that served as informal archives for old races were suddenly removed. Users searching for full-race uploads from the early 2010s, such as classic Xfinity Series events, noticed significant gaps. That search led to the discovery that both Deleted Account and Austin Laplante, two respected uploaders known for maintaining extensive race collections, had their channels terminated.
These channels were more than fan projects; they acted as digital libraries preserving motorsport history that was otherwise difficult to access. Many of the videos uploaded span series like ASA, Hooters Pro Cup, and Xfinity races from NASCAR’s golden eras. Their takedowns have renewed frustration over how fragile motorspo