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Sydney Sweeney Turns NASCAR Championship Cameo Into 'Christy' Launch Moment

Her pre-race cameo doubled as a push for boxing biopic Christy, as a viral photo with honorary pace car driver Sophie Cunningham extended the reach.

Overview

  • At Phoenix Raceway on Nov. 2, Sweeney addressed the Championship Four on stage and raised the checkered flag before the NASCAR Cup Series finale.
  • Her remarks tied racing’s grit to Christy, her Christy Martin biopic opening Nov. 7 following its Toronto International Film Festival premiere.
  • She met drivers including Ryan Blaney, aligning the appearance with her documented motorsports interest from prior stock-car laps and car restoration projects.
  • Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham, serving as honorary pace car driver, posted a photo with Sweeney that drew wide attention for its cheeky caption.
  • Cunningham later said on her podcast the exchange with Sweeney was a brief minute or two during VIP rotations, as she continues MCL rehab this offseason.