The Entire Internet Was Freaking Out As Sophie Cunningham Triggered Absolute Chaos At NASCAR Race [PHOTOS + VIDEO]
Sophie Cunningham takes over NASCAR at Gateway.
During the recent WNBA mid-season break, Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham kept busy both on and off the court.
The league took an extended hiatus while several top stars traveled to Berlin for the FIBA World Cup. Initially, Cunningham chose to return to her hometown to spend quality time with her family. She spent part of her vacation relaxing on her family’s farm located in Rocheport, Missouri. Specifically, she shared videos of early-morning trail rides, horse grooming, and relaxing country living with her fans.
Cunningham also decided to take up another sport.
Sophie Cunningham Meets Michael Jordan and Jeff Gordon at Gateway
Sophie Cunningham (Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images)
A Cup race in Madison, Illinois, was supposed to be about the Chase and a sold-out Gateway crowd. The cameras kept finding a basketball player instead. Sophie Cunningham spent Sunday as a guest voice on USA’s NASCAR coverage at World Wide Technology Raceway.
She made a high-profile appearance at the Enjoy Illinois 300 held at World Wide Technology Raceway near St. Louis. Initially, the WNBA star used the final day of her mid-season break to serve as an official “athlete contributor” for USA Network’s race broadcast.
Welcome to the track, Sophie! 🏁
Sophie Cunningham takes us through her day at World Wide Technology Raceway. https://t.co/LOB0VFTYOK
— NASCAR on USA (@NASCARonUSA) September 13, 2026
She fully embraced the motorsport culture by hanging out in the garages and interacting directly with passionate fans.
Hiding in the grass full paparazzi style for this one https://t.co/DveNifZ56V
— Matt Weaver (@MattWeaverRA) September 13, 2026
Sophie Cunningham is here at today’s NASCAR race. https://t.co/kuaetObNgZ
— Jeff Gluck (@jeff_gluck) September 13, 2026
Furthermore, Cunningham wore a striking all-leather outfit to channel her favorite racing movie. She jokingly told a NASCAR media feed, “I’m wearing the all leather and pulling out my Talladega Nights, baby.”
She even spent some quality time chatting with legendary icons like Michael Jordan and Jeff Gordon.
Cunningham is Getting it Done On The Court
Sophie Cunningham (Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images)
Throughout the 2026 WNBA season, Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham has put together an incredibly efficient and conversation-heavy campaign.
Initially, the sharp-shooting veteran re-signed with Indiana on a lucrative one-year, $600,000 contract. She quickly thrived on the court as an elite, high-impact bench piece. Statistically, Cunningham has averaged 8.3 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 1.3 assists across 39 regular-season appearances.
Furthermore, she is making a ferocious case for the WNBA Sixth Player of the Year award. Specifically, she is shooting a blistering, career-best 46.9% from the field and 43.4% from three-point range.
