Bristol Driver Introduction Songs:

  • Instead of run-of-the-mill driver introductions, Bristol Motor Speedway lets Sprint Cup drivers stroll out in front of fans to snippets of the songs of their choice. The speedway on Friday afternoon released a song list for several drivers for Saturday’s Irwin Tools Night Race. Not all drivers released their song choices; Dale Earnhardt Jr. is keeping his pick a secret until he walks down the ramp. Selections we do know:
    • Carl Edwards — “Run This Town” by Jay Z.
    • Jimmie Johnson — “Don’t Mess Around With Jim” by Jim Croce
    • Jeff Gordon — “E.I.” by Nelly
    • Mark Martin — “La Grange” by ZZ Top
    • Kevin Harvick — “Show Me What You Got” by Jay-Z
    • Clint Bowyer — “Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way” by Waylon Jennings
    • Jeff Burton — A combination of “Coal Keeps The Lights On” by Dolly Parton and “Welcome to the Jungle” by Guns ‘n’ Roses
    • Paul Menard — “Gypsy Road”
    • Kyle Busch — “Rowdy Busch” by Raytona500
    • Denny Hamlin — “Bad Meets Evil” by Fast Lane
    • Joey Logano — ESPN’s SportsCenter theme song
    • Matt Kenseth — “Indestructible” by Disturbed
    • Greg Biffle — The Sanford and Son theme song
    • David Ragan — “I’m From The Country” by Tracy Byrd
    • Tony Stewart — “Throw the Hammer Down” by Derek Miller
    • Ryan Newman — “Big Green Tractor” by Jason Aldean
    • Kasey Kahne — “Made In America” by Toby Keith
    • Kurt Busch — “Baby Got Back” by Sir Mix A Lot
    • David Reutimann — “Pretty Fly For A White Guy” by The Offspring
    • J.J. Yeley — “I’m Sexy And I Know It” by LMFAO.(USA Today)(8-27-2011)