99 Red Balloons

[AuspeX]

Is there some odd fascination the the song "99 Luftballoons" (aka "99 Red Balloons") with racers? There is a cover of it in Gran Turismo 3 and I've heard two different versions of it in drift compilation videos. I don't think it is a bad song at all, but is there any reason for this?

[DriftinCressida]

There's a multi-lingual version, english version and the dutch version? It's sung by GoldFinger.

[AuspeX]

It was originally in German by Nena, but that's not my question, I'm familiar with the song. My question, in case I wasn't clear, is: Is there some reason this song is so common in racing related entertainment?