NASCAR on TBS Theme

The long lost theme music for NASCAR on TBS in the 1990's. I take no credit for the music. For the record, I don't remember how I originally got this song, but I'm glad I found it and want to share.
Credit and honor goes to the original musician for this song.

[@Jaguarsfan07]

This is one of the most underrated NASCAR themes of all time. Not only is it good for races but I think it could be used in other sporting events such as the Super Bowl. The last part of the theme just screams Super Bowl intro

[@christopherword4852]

Just hearing this got me ready for the Coca-Cola 600!

[@Chives5150]

Now that sends chills down your spine.

[@oreonation3868]

Nascar Themes in the 1990’s hold a deep place in my heart despite being born in 2000. Just listening to these just gives you a feeling you don’t really get these days with the current themes. With Fox going back to the OG theme recently brought a happy feeling. Hope this godly theme makes a return in some form in the near future.

[@chrisguardiano6143]

2025 at the earliest because that is when NASCAR's new TV deal begins. WarnerMedia (the company that owns TBS & TNT) has a good shot of getting NASCAR back because FOX is appearing to lose interest & NBC wants to focus more on Indycar when it comes to motorsports.

[@Skauldrich]

I feel you there, brother. 1999 Australian born baby here, and I feel exactly the same way. This, and the CBS theme hit different.

[@turbo_marc]

90s music feels nostalgic to anyone imo

[@TravisMSimpson]

​@@chrisguardiano6143NBC is interested in covering the Daytona 500 again at least.

[@RooneyMac]

​@@chrisguardiano6143looks like TNT will be one of them again

[@gelliott3]

This is a good blend of excitement, nervous anticipation, and prestige.

[@folzyfantasy15]

Much like most amazing sports themes of the 90's.

[@johngancarcik5682]

I miss stuff like this tnn, CBS, ESPN ABC those were the days

[@reader997]

The composer is the great Edd Kalehof.

[@TheLocalLt]

Brutus Holland yep he did most of ABC’s and Turner’s themes in the 90s

[@hellokim_10]

@@TheLocalLt Not to mention Nickelodeon's Double Dare! :)

[@shaneharrisnj3484]

@@hellokim_10 and the 1992-1996 and 2000-06 New York Rangers on MSG Theme!

[@JasonDelarosa2000]

and _The Price is Right_

[@DaleEarnshark3]

And the Victory Lane music in NASCAR Thunder 2003.

[@Ultimate23Dragon]

I also had no idea that one of the most known composers in the history of The Game Show World made this theme! I would have *NEVER* guessed that!

[@shaneharrisnj3484]

He also did Monday Night Football in 1989, The Atlanta Braves on TBS theme from 1996, the full length Turner Sports theme from 1995 and my favorite, the 1992-96/2000-06 New York Rangers on MSG Network theme.

[@TheLocalLt]

Kalehoff did almost all of ABC Sports and Turner Sports themes in the 1990s and early 2000s. He also redid the ABC World News Tonight theme around that time into its most well-known incarnation

[@RooneyMac]

U23D! Maybe you'd know the answer to this, do you know if it's possible to find a copy of the piano version of this that was used for starting grid? Ever since I heard it from the 1997 coke 600 I've wanted to find that, I feel like a dick to say it this week that we just lost Ken Squire, rest well ol man, as he was the one narrating the starting grid lineup. Figured I'd ask you, since maybe you'd know of anyone

[@Ultimate23Dragon]

@@RooneyMac To the best of my knowledge no unfortunately.

[@TheLocalLt]

The closing notes of this would remain the theme for the Turner Sports ident at the beginning of all their events until well into the 2010s

[@tomanderson6335]

You legend! I was losing hope that anyone would post this. Thank you SOOOOO much.

[@RochesterTVArchive]

I have alternate versions of this theme if anyone is interested.

[@tomanderson6335]

Consider my interest is piqued...

[@GabrielS261]

I'm interested.

[@Ernde38]

I'm interested!!!

[@thecookeshow7441]

Tom Anderson ibwish they would do a tnn theme music

[@spacemanmonster23]

It's like super delta force!!

[@stevenblakesley]

Stole the words right out of my mouth

[@travisbrueck9076]

I remember this like yesterday and it pumped me up for the cola cola 600

[@dianeadkins-diorio1783]

"BLOWING UP IS JIMMIE JOHNSON!" (Chad Knaus: "...gotta be fuckin' kidding me...") (from 2011)

[@JasonDelarosa2000]

The definitive theme for all the pre-Y2K 600s

[@mark6310]

Its 1997 again I'm ready,this is awesome!

[@jemseyambroise3438]

Got to be one of the best Nascar theme intros.

[@the1snubullfan96]

For some reason this sounds like an 90's ace combat theme 👍

[@noviranger88]

For me it sounds more like Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.

[@insertcolorherehawk3761]

Ace Combat 1/2 didn't use this much synth brass, if at all, usually going with a more traditional synth sound, and AC3 sounds nothing like this

[@Ultimate23Dragon]

Holy cow! I thought I'd never find this theme! :D

[@utlaw5830]

Same

[@travisbrueck9076]

Ultimate23Dragon im lookin for abc sports theme song

[@midnight_mz129]

The only reason I know of this is because of the 1997 NASCAR Thunder Special

[@tuftyterror983]

you can totally tell it is 90's

[@ToopyAndBinooRulesEst2004]

0:14: Ladies And Gentleman, Here’s Your Starting Lineup.

[@ToopyAndBinooRulesEst2004]

0:29: This is where it gets good.

[@kyleshiflet9952]

Nascar please bring this back

[@redknightsr69]

The Coca Cola 600 live from Charlotte Motor Speedway

[@dianeadkins-diorio1783]

Now affectionately nicknamed the "Gotta Be Fuckin' Kidding Me" 600 after that infamous Chad Knaus sound clip from 2011 lol...

[@anthonyf.3009]

Oh boy... I just got a great idea for a one-off race for the Cup90 NR2003 mod, with the 1990 Daytona track. Gotta see which year to choose though. This song would be great to use

[@scsstopmotions989]

Oh hey! I’m thinking about using this one for my race too

[@waylonwatts7483]

YES!!! Finally!!!

[@jpyt845]

Great job man!

[@johngancarcik5682]

Tbs comeback

[@elkinsinboxinc]

LOL, I think Jeff Gordon's got some trash on his grill.

[@travisbrueck9076]

elkinsinboxinc looks like tape

[@supersoakercupseries7709]

I think it’s tape

[@kaseywestbrook8564]

Welcome to NASCAR on Turner Sports and our coverage of the Great American Race, the Daytona 500. I'm Allen Bestwick...

[@simkon1]

TBS never had the Daytona 500, they had the World 600 (Coca-Cola 600), UAW GM-Quality/Mello Yello 500 (Charlotte), & Pennsylvania 500 (Pocono) as well as the exhibition races in Japan

[@TheLocalLt]

simkon1 Turner did in 2002 04 and 06 but on NBC and not with this theme

[@YourSetch]

Nascar's rainbow road

[@malikdigger4544]

Amazing luv that NASCAR theme song males my first time hearing cause didn't know Tbs show NASCAR racing.

[@noviranger88]

Anyone have Smash Ultimate vibes??

[@reader997]

Kalehoff sorry

[@jayt1077]

As much as I loved this theme it never fit when the cars were riding around under caution.

[@newmanplowman]

thunder fist?

[@JasonDelarosa2000]

When TBS had reruns of Jodie Sweetin, Danielle Fishel and Larisa Oleynik in _Jodie_ - many boys in the 90s were stunned by how good they looked.

[@Ernde38]

We need the TNN Motorsports theme, the entire SpeedWorld 98 suite, and the rest of this TBS suite!