Who sings the opening song for nascar 2022

Hank Williams jr. Sings the nascar theme song.

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Singer ZZ Ward will perform the all-new show open for NBC's NASCAR race coverage, which begins Sunday at Chicagoland. NBC shared some behind-the-scenes images of its shoot, with Ward rocking along with NASCAR's top stars. Scroll on for more.

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Ward will perform Tom Petty's hit song 'Runnin' Down a Dream' in the new show open.

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'I'm excited to be a part of NASCAR on NBC’s open,' Ward said. 'As a longtime Tom Petty fan, the opportunity to cover 'Runnin’ Down a Dream' and being on set with NASCAR's top drivers was incredible.'

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Filmed at Camp North End, a historic Model T factory in Charlotte, North Carolina, the high-energy production highlights the character and history of NASCAR.

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'We had a good feeling that ZZ Ward would treat Petty's 'Runnin’ Down a Dream' with reverence and were excited by the idea of her bringing her unique swagger and powerful vocals to create something that really rocks,' said Tripp Dixon, VP and Creative Director at NBC Sports Group.

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The full opening will debut in advance of Sunday's race at Chicagoland Speedway (2:30 p.m. ET, NBCSN, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).

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This is as behind-the-scenes as you can get.

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'Runnin' Down a Dream' is the second song NBC has used to open its NASCAR coverage. It replaces Blake Shelton's 'Bringing Back The Sunshine.'

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Ward's latest album 'The Storm' debuted No. 1 on Billboard’s Blues chart.

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NBC broadcasts the final 20 Monster Energy Series races of the year.

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Perhaps Ward is pointing to the many NASCAR drivers who will star in the spot.

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Kyle Larson, strut your stuff.

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Richard Petty chased down many a dream. Now it's Bubba Wallace's time.

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Figure for a strong presence from Dale Earnhardt Jr. throughout NBC broadcasts this year.

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