NASCAR’s John Hunter Nemechek Might’ve Lost Some Fans After He Failed To Name Iconic Country Songs Like “Chattahoochee” & “Family Tradition”

This was hard to watch.

Like a cold beer and hot dog belong together while watching a baseball game, NASCAR and country music go together. It just makes sense.

Now, I’m not saying that every NASCAR driver has to be a country music superfan. Still, there is also a common thread that NASCAR drivers enjoy country music and often bump shoulders with artists who make music that makes you want to rev your engine and drive fast.

A prime example is Ryan Blaney and his relationship with Whiskey Myers. The Texas southern rock band has supported Blaney over the years, flying out to the NASCAR Awards in 2023. Blaney has also used their tune “Early Morning Shakes” as his walkout song in the past, along with other country music hard hitters like Tyler Childers’ “Angel Band.”

While Blaney might be a country superfan, you’d think that even non-country fans can name some of the genre’s most popular songs throughout the decades.

In a recent video posted by Legacy Motor Club, the NASCAR Cup Series team pitted John Hunter Nemechek against Erik Jones to see who could name some of the most iconic anthems in country music. From “Family Tradition” to “Chattahoochee,” one would think both drivers would nail naming these songs. But that was far from the case.

John Hunter Nemechek dropped the ball BIG time. Things were going downhill out of the gate when he said he thought Hank Williams Jr.’s “Family Tradition” was sung by George Strait. Things continued to get worse when he did not know “Chattahoochee.”

“I mean, I’ve heard this song. I have no idea who it is or what it is…but.”

Thankfully, he was able to identify Dolly Parton’s voice when they played “9 to 5,” but he couldn’t place a finger on the song’s name.

On the other hand, Erik Jones was a master at this game, knowing the songs and artist names just from a few notes.

To round out the songs they played for these NASCAR drivers, they played “Ain’t No Love In Oklahoma” by Luke Combs. John Hunter Nemechek stars in this song’s music video as a storm chaser speeding down the highway to a twister, and he didn’t even know the name of this tune.

“It’s something Oklahoma. I’m in this music video and have no idea.”

At this point in the video, I am just shaking my head… You need to see it for yourself.

@legacymotorclub Hey Alexa, play me a Nashville playlist. @John Hunter Nemechek |@Exit Planning Institute | @TGRNA | @Dollar Tree ♬ original sound – LEGACY MOTOR CLUB

Granted JHN is only 27, but you gotta know “Chattahoochee,” man. TikTok users and NASCAR fans were quick to make fun of Nemechek, pointing out his lack of country music knowledge. If they were showing these drivers a more niche side of country music, I’d cut him some slack, but these are classics that everyone should know. Nemechek needs to study up.

Check out some of my favorite comments before you go.

“JH is gonna lose some fans, and Jones just gained a few.”

“Brb gonna go return my John Hunter shirt and buy an Erik Jones shirt.”

“That’s why NASCAR sucks now.” 

“How the hell do you grow up racing and not know an Alan Jackson tune on the first note?”

“If you can’t pass this test, you shouldn’t be able to drive.”

“This is actually sad.”

“Lost all respect for JHN! Erik Jones got a new fan!”

“I need an Erik Jones shirt now.”

“JH don’t even know the title of the video he’s in.”

“I hope Erik gets his time to shine again! Good driver and good guy!”

“New found love for that Jones Boy!!!”

Gas it up, John:

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