The Dubious History of Nascar Drivers and Music

Jeff Gordon's recent performance at Wrigley Field (NOT Stadium, Jeff) is just one in a long line of musical failures for Nascar's best and brightest. Here's a rundown of those who have tried--and failed--to cross-over.

1953: The Flock brothers form a rock-a-billy band on the beaches of Daytona. The group "A Flock of Seagulls", is quickly cited for numerous noise ordinances.

1959: Lee Petty's 4-album magnum opus "Plymouth Pride" fails to sell outside of Detroit.

1966: Curtis Turner is banned from Nascar for life after being caught listening to non-country music.

1969: David Pearson is assured that his latest single "When can I be King?" isn't selling well because of the hoopla over the moon landing.

1977: Darrell Waltrip releases his debut album, "Darrell Waltrip is the greatest driver in the history of Nascar."

1980: Bobby Allison cuts a double album ripping his rivals. This hard-to-find recording is believed to be the roots of gansta rap.

1987: Kyle Petty releases an album. (no, seriously--this actually happened).

1991: The "Days of Thunder" soundtrack rockets all the way to #588 on the Billboard charts.