In a very interesting shift of gears where the burning rubber smell is the representing topic, Sophie Cunningham, the Indiana Fever player is increasingly trading her basketball jersey for racing fire suits.
The guard refocused the sports world’s attention from the paint to the asphalt of the Atlanta Motor Speedway. Attending the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, Cunningham was not just there as a spectator, she was there as a key ambassador for a brand that has become her second family: Arby’s.
Inside the Arby’s family
Cunningham’s partnership with Arby’s, which began in 2025, has blossomed into more than just a sponsorship. Wearing in a custom Arby’s-themed jacket, she was in Atlanta specifically to cheer on fellow Arby’s athlete Carson Kvapil, who was making his debut behind the wheel of the No. 1 Chevrolet.
Despite meeting the young driver for the first time, their connection was immediate. While Kvapil’s weekend ended in heartbreak with a 32nd-place finish after a crash, Cunningham’s presence signaled a growing bridge between professional basketball and the high-speed world of stock car racing.
Massive love for the tracks
This was not Cunningham’s first time in the pits. Her “NASCAR girl” era truly took flight last November at Phoenix Raceway in Arizona. There, she fulfilled a lifelong dream by serving as the Honorary Pace Car Driver, an event that went viral not just for her driving, but for her high-profile association with actress Sydney Sweeney.
“This is my third NASCAR event. I feel like these are my people, this is where I belong. So they asked if we wanted to come out to Atlanta, Georgia, and I was like, ‘Say less, clear my schedule, let’s go watch it and support Carson
As she continues to make glamorous appearances on the racing circuit, her professional basketball future remains in doubt alongside the current uncertainty. While she has expressed her desire to remain a cornerstone of the Indiana Fever alongside stars like Caitlin Clark, the lure of other ventures is undeniable.
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