Theme Music
The original theme music for NASCAR on Fox broadcasts was in the same style as its other properties (NFL, MLB, etc.) and was used from 2001 to 2007. In 2008, Fox unrolled a new theme for its NASCAR telecasts called NASCAR Love, sung by country singer Toby Lightman. An instrumental version was used for the opening segment.
Since mid-October 2010, Fox has used the NFL on Fox theme song across all its sports properties, and the change became official on the NASCAR telecasts with the 2011 Budweiser Shootout. In addition, country superstar Dierks Bentley has unveiled a new version of his hit song "Sideways", with new lyrics referencing NASCAR. It played at the very beginning of the pre-race show.
Starting with the 2013 Sprint Unlimited, "Sideways" was phased out entirely, and the NFL on FOX theme music took over full-time. In addition, a new CGI introduction sequence from Blur Studio debuted.
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