15 most popular songs with NASCAR references

NASCAR is no stranger to the popular culture music scene.

Through the years, Monster Energy Cup Series drivers have received mentions in pop, country and hip-hop music. 

Check out other songs that have crossed paths with NASCAR over the years:

At the 1993 NASCAR Premier Series Awards banquet, Brooks & Dunn released a special video paying tribute to Dale Earnahrdt's road to what was then a sixth career championship.

This 2000 single by American rapper Nelly featured in his album Country Grammar gave a shout-out to four-time champion and FOX NASCAR analyst Jeff Gordon:

"I'm flashy (uh) double takes when you walk past me

Nasty, don't be scared boo, go ahead and ask me

I drive fastly, call me Jeff Gordon

In a black SS wit a navigation"

Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Tony Stewart made guest appearances in the music video for this song released in 2003.

Jeff Gordon earned five wins and six poles during the 2004 season. This song released the same year by Kanye West and JAY-Z gave him a cool mention:

"It's Hov tradition, Jeff Gordon of rap

I'm back to claim pole position, holla at ya boy"

In 2007, The Charlie Daniels Band released a full song paying tribute to the late Dale Earnhardt and his final victory at Talladega Superspeedway in October 2000.

What a great way to pay homage to the seven-time Cup champion.

The 2009 single released by rapper Dorrough gave a shout-out to those who make it happen on pit road:

"Yea buddy!

Double shot paint job what

Chevy tuned up like a NASCAR pit stop"

The music video for this song released in 2010 by Eric Church was filmed at Clarksville Speedway in Clarksville, Tennessee with Kasey Kahne also making a cameo appearance.

The music video for this 2011 song by Brad Paisley was jam-packed with NASCAR, including appearances by Jeff Gordon, team owner Rick Hendrick and Darrell Waltrip.

Rapper Clyde Carson gave NASCAR champions Jeff Gordon and Tony Stewart a shout-out in his 2012 single:

"I'm Jeff Gordon in his heyday

Ridin' like Tony Stewart smashin' through a two-way"

The music video for this song released by Miranda Lambert in 2012 starred Danica Patrick. What a fitting title.

Eminem gave Dale Earnhardt and NASCAR a mention in his 2013 song:

"The way I'm racing around the track, call me NASCAR, NASCAR

Dale Earnhardt of the trailer park"

Carl Edwards starred in this intense music video for this song by Sara Evans released in 2013. 

This 2014 hit by Eric Church is an ode to the 2.66-mile superspeedway we all know and love.

The 2015 song by Brad Paisley mostly involves America's passion for collegiate sports, but the country singer found a way to include NASCAR:

"We pray before we race

Cheer 14 and 48

We drink ice-cold beer on Friday nights"

"We soup up our Chevrolets

Cheer 24 and 88

And we crank up the same songs Friday night"

Danica Patrick got a quick shout-out in “Run Up” by Major Lazer, featuring Nicki Minaj and PARTYNEXTDOOR.