Bristol Motor Speedway was again the scene of one of the best new NASCAR traditions on Sunday, as the 43-man Sprint Cup field was introduced to the crowd accompanied by a song of their choosing.
Much like in baseball when batters step to the plate, each driver selected a song to be played when his name was called during the pre-race introductions.
Some of the more notable selections included Brad Keselowski (Tom Petty's "Won't Back Down"), Denny Hamlin ("Rocky" theme) and Scott Speed ("Love Shack" by the B52s).
The full list:
- AJ Allmendinger: "Last Resort" / Papa Roach
- Aric Almirola: "Back In Black" / AC/DC
- Bobby Labonte: "People Are Crazy" / Billy Currington
- Brad Keselowski: "Won't Back Down" / Tom Petty
- Brian Vickers: "Whatever Happened" / OAR
- Carl Edwards: "Black Betty" / Spiderbait
- Casey Mears: "Wild Side" / Motley Crue
- Clint Bowyer: "Burning Love" / Elvis
- Dale Earnhardt Jr: "Running With The Devil" / Van Halen
- Dave Blaney: "Get This Party Started" / Pink
- David Gilliland: "I Gotta Feelin" / Black Eyed Peas
- David Ragan: "The Devil Went Down to Georgia" / Charlie Daniels
- David Reutimann: "The Game" / Motorhead
- David Stremme: "Boom" / P.O.D.
- Denny Hamlin: "Rocky" theme
- Elliott Sadler: "2001: A Space Odyssey" theme
- Greg Biffle: "Welcome to the Jungle" / Guns N Roses
- Jamie McMurray: "Let It Rock" / Kevin Rudolph
- Jeff Burton: "Welcome to the Jungle" / Guns N Roses
- Jeff Gordon: "Boom Boom Pow" / Black Eyed Peas
- Jimmie Johnson: "Ramble On" / Led Zeppelin
- Joe Nemechek: "Boot Scootin Boogie" / Brooks and Dunn
- Joey Logano: "Crank Dat" / Soulja Boy
- Juan Pablo Montoya: "Going the Distance" / Cake
- Kasey Kahne: "Bulls On Parade" / Rage Against The Machine
- Kevin Conway: "Big Time" / Peter Gabriel
- Kevin Harvick: "Rollin" / Limp Bizkit
- Kurt Busch: "Dukes of Hazzard" theme
- Kyle Busch: "Amazing" / Kanye West
- Marcos Ambrose: "Thunderstruck" / AC/DC
- Mark Martin: "If You Want Blood" / AC/DC
- Martin Truex Jr.: "Napa Know How" jingle
- Matt Kenseth: "Whisky Hangover" / Godsmack
- Max Papis: "Carmina Burana" / Carl Orff (Note: Did Not Qualify)
- Michael Waltrip: "Hillbilly Bone" / Blake Shelton
- Mike Bliss: "Rise Above This" / Seether (Note: Did Not Qualify)
- Paul Menard: "Paradise City" / Guns N Roses
- Regan Smith: "Fight For Your Right" / Beastie Boys
- Robby Gordon: "Some Beach" / Blake Shelton
- Ryan Newman: "Hillbilly Rockstar" / Bridgette Tatum
- Sam Hornish Jr.: "Bad Habit" / Offspring
- Scott Speed: "Love Shack" / B52s
- Terry Cook: Missed driver intros; had to start at the back of the field
- Tony Stewart: "Bawitdaba" / Kid Rock
- Travis Kvapil: "Kickstart My Heart" / Motley Crue
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I see some songs are being repeated from August. I’m so glad I was there that night, very fun way to do the intros.
by PhqnPink on Mar 17, 2010 5:52 PM EDT reply actions
Well Martin Truex definitely has the most original one! :)
Interesting choices.
by Farrah Kaye on Mar 17, 2010 5:53 PM EDT reply actions
Cool
Great to see the drivers are not having the same song as others like last year! There is a huge difference in music taste with the Busch brothers. Its nice to see Ryan Newman use Bridgette Tatum’s song, supporting an artist he has signed.
by Jr88Countrygirl on Mar 17, 2010 5:54 PM EDT reply actions
Michael Waltrip is running?
LMAO at Scott Speed’s. Hornish’s “Bad Habit” choice is a good pick. Logano’s is also hilarious.
Juan Pablo should have done a mariachi song, those Tennesseeans would have loved that!
by Chef Dodge on Mar 17, 2010 6:58 PM EDT reply actions
Scott Speeds is funny! i about died laughing at Joey Logano’s! i love that song. lets just hope he doesnt start doing the dance! :) Kasey"s song choice is annoying thanks to my little brother playing it on Gutair Hero NON STOP!! lol David Ragan’s is a perfect fit since he is from Georgia and Jeff Gordon just needs to go on some where “Boom Boom Pow” isnt right for him! ;)
by Nicole Raines on Mar 17, 2010 9:37 PM EDT reply actions
what is
http://www.sbnation.com/2010/3/17/1378189/bristol-songs-driver-introductions-list-nascar-food-city-500# ok what is TBA JUnior and Martin and several others what is it ?? tks
by chevyjr on Mar 17, 2010 10:40 PM EDT reply actions
TBA means To Be Announced
by jlh1997 on Mar 17, 2010 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions
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gee thanks I looked every whee 4 that song LOL
by chevyjr on Mar 18, 2010 1:12 AM EDT up reply actions
TBA is a hot new song
by Livin Under a Rock
by Anthony Anderson on Mar 17, 2010 11:02 PM EDT reply actions
Brad
I love the one Brad K picked.Is he sending Carl a message.
by Phyllis Strickland Hamilton on Mar 18, 2010 12:10 AM EDT reply actions
Update?
Yup waitin to see Dale Jr’s pick :) my guess it’ll be either country or rock classic… last time it was Thunderstruck, which I find it interesting Ambrose has it this time and didn’t picked an Aussie band which Edwards did after having rap last time which I’ve heard is the front runner for Mark Martin’s song, who had AC/DC last time… patterns anyone?? LOL!! Like that some kept their previous songs, Tony did although I thought he might give Diamond Rio a turn, Kyle’s was picked by Scott Speed who has opted for a REAL classic, with Jeff Gordon taking his song from last time. Jimmie had Thunderstruck last time too. Godsmack remains on the list as does 2001 Space Odyssey lol. Brad’s choice is a message as is Regan Smith and Denny Hamlin’s. I’m convinced Kurt Busch’s choice is because of Dodge, Montoya takes his song from last time. Good for Newman to support his artist and wondering why Edwards & Robby Gordon aren’t doing the same? Shall I also mention that Black Betty is on the Dukes of Hazzard soundtrack?
by DRLDeBoer on Mar 18, 2010 1:04 PM EDT reply actions
Do you even know what your talkin about First off AC/DC IS FROM AUSTRALIA and Jimmie Johnson picked “Ramble On” by Led Zeppelin this yr. not Thunderstruck
by William H Bonney on Mar 19, 2010 6:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Robby Gordon
…is indeed sporting his song’s artist on his car. Good job tying in.
by DRLDeBoer on Mar 19, 2010 1:31 PM EDT reply actions
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