Festus Ezeli to drive pace car at Sonoma Raceway in 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 6:30 AM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
Former Golden State Warriors center Festus Ezeli will drive the pace car before the NASCAR Cup Series race at Sonoma Raceway on June 28, 2026. Ezeli, a championship winner with the Warriors in 2015, will participate in the event after having a career cut short by knee injuries. He remains a fan favorite for his contributions to the 2015 NBA Finals. This appearance continues NASCAR's tradition of featuring celebrities as pace car drivers during its events.
- •Festus Ezeli was a center for the Golden State Warriors.
- •Ezeli won the NBA Finals in 2015.
- •He will drive the pace car at Sonoma on June 28, 2026.
- •His basketball career ended due to knee injuries.
- •Ezeli remains popular among fans of the Warriors.
- 6:30 AMYahoo Sports — Festus Ezeli to drive pace car before Cup race at Sonoma in 2026
"Former Golden State Warriors center Festus Ezeli will drive the pace car before the NASCAR Cup Series race at Sonoma Raceway in 2026.
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