Overview
- At Phoenix Raceway on Nov. 2, Sweeney took the pre-race stage with a checkered flag and addressed William Byron, Denny Hamlin, Kyle Larson and Chase Briscoe, framing the flag as a symbol of determination tied to her film.
- She portrays boxer Christy Martin in 'Christy,' directed by David Michod with co-stars Ben Foster, Merritt Wever and Katy O’Brian, set for theatrical release on Nov. 7 by Black Bear Pictures.
- Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham, serving as honorary pace-car driver, shared a viral photo with Sweeney and added a cheeky caption that amplified the crossover moment on social media.
- Sweeney’s appearance aligns with her genuine motorsports interest, including a prior NASCAR Racing Experience drive at Charlotte Motor Speedway and friendships with drivers such as Ryan Blaney.
- Tabloids separately reported a purported heated encounter with her ex-fiancé in Los Angeles earlier in the weekend, a claim that is less substantiated than the widely covered promotional appearance.