Stock Car Racing and Country Music—two pillars of culture in the Southern United States. And the two have mingled throughout the years. So put on your racing shoes, make sure they match your cowboy hat, and settle in for a look back at some of Nascar’s biggest stars turned Nashville wannabes!
The Song: King of the Road by Roger Miller
The Star: Richard Petty
The Clip:
The Review: Hey, remember “Oh King Richard”, that song that came out in the 80’s? Then Kyle Petty covered it? Let’s all agree to just think about that song instead of this echo-fest. Especially considering its essentially a song about a homeless guy.
The Verdict: Proof that production tricks DO have their limits.