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The 10 Greatest NASCAR-Related Songs

By Christopher Olmstead

May 24, 2015; Concord, NC, USA; The band ZZ Top performs for members of the U.S. Military and fans before the NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports
May 24, 2015; Concord, NC, USA; The band ZZ Top performs for members of the U.S. Military and fans before the NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports /
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No. 7: I Can’t Drive 55 by Sammy Hagar

While most songs about NASCAR in specific are country songs, likely because the sport was born in the south and is very prevalent in southern markets where country music is also popular, one can not leave out the iconic eighties hit “I Can’t Drive 55” by Sammy Hagar from the list.  The music video takes place partially at a race track after all and it seems a perfect theme song to all those pit road speeding penalties drivers get:

"When I drive that slow, you know it’s hard to steer And I can’t get my car out of second gear"

Especially since the song is outdated because the speed limit on most highway now exceeds the 55 MPH that many were set to back when the song was released back in 1984. Despite that the song still holds true today especially to NASCAR fans need for speed.

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