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Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham made an appearance at the NASCAR Cup Series championship race and took a photo with actress Sydney Sweeney.
The two were seen on Sunday at Phoenix Raceway in Avondale, Arizona. Cunningham played for the WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury for several years before joining the Fever. She was the honorary driver of the pace car. Sweeney was at the event to promote her upcoming film, “Christy.”
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Honorary race car driver Sophie Cunningham attends pre-race ceremony activities before the NASCAR Cup Series championship at Phoenix Raceway on November 2, 2025 in Avondale, Arizona. (James Gilbert/Getty Images)
Cunningham posted a photo of her and Sweeney on social media and made an inappropriate joke.
“One of us forgot her t—s at home,” she wrote, referencing the actress’ glamorous appearance at Variety’s Power of Women event, in which she wore a sheer dress.
On Sunday, Sweeney was dressed for the races rather than a gala.
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Actress Sydney Sweeney takes out the checkered flag before the NASCAR Cup Series championship race at Phoenix Raceway on November 2, 2025. (Mark J. Rebilas/Imagn Images)
She joined the Championship Four on stage before addressing the packed crowd.
“Most of the time this checkered flag means victory, but today it means something more,” she said. “A dream fulfilled, a life changed, a name that will never be forgotten. In my new film ‘Christy,’ I play a warrior. A fighter who refused to give up. ‘Christy’ is about courage, determination – the same spirit it takes to make it to the Championship Four.
“So, to our future champion, remember what this flag represents. You are not just another driver, you are a NASCAR champion.”
Kyle Larson ultimately outlasted Denny Hamlin to win his second Cup Series championship.
Kyle Larson, driver of the No. 5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, celebrates with a burnout after finishing first among the drivers in the NASCAR Cup Series Championship 4 to win the NASCAR Cup Series championship at Phoenix Raceway on November 2, 2025 in Avondale, Arizona. (Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)
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As for Cunningham, she is recovering from a season-ending knee injury. She and the rest of the league are awaiting the results of negotiations between the players’ union and the league on the new collective bargaining agreement.
Sweeney’s film will be released later this week.
