Sophie Cunningham attends NASCAR Cup race, meets Michael Jordan and Jeff Gordon
8 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 10:30 AM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
Sophie Cunningham of the Indiana Fever attended a NASCAR Cup race near St. Louis on September 13, 2026. During her visit, she interacted with notable figures like NBA legend Michael Jordan and racing icon Jeff Gordon. Cunningham, who is enjoying a break from the World Cup, expressed her excitement, stating it was the best day of her life. She plans to return to Fever practice next week as the team approaches the WNBA playoffs.
- •Cunningham attended the NASCAR Cup race at World Wide Technology Raceway.
- •She met with Michael Jordan, who is a Cup team owner.
- •Cunningham described the experience as the best day of her life.
- •She will rejoin the Indiana Fever for practice on Monday.
- •The Fever has four regular-season games remaining before the playoffs.
- 10:30 AMYahoo Sports — NASCAR share behind-the-scenes video of Sophie Cunningham at Enjoy Illinois 300
- 11:40 AMYahoo Sports — Chase Elliott and Ryan Blaney surprise WNBA star Sophie Cunningham with custom gifts
- 8:07 PMYahoo Sports — Sophie Cunningham meets Michael Jordan and virtually everyone else at NASCAR race
- 5:35 PMYahoo Sports — “Probably Wondering Why I Am Not At The Gym”: Sophie Cunningham Finds Herself Dodging Michael Jordan Amid Unexpected NASCAR Appearance
- 12:56 PMFox News — NASCAR driver says quiet part out loud about Sophie Cunningham, the WNBA looks even worse & car goes airborne! - Fox News
- 2:14 AMYahoo Sports — Sophie Cunningham pit road reporter? WNBA star embraces day at NASCAR race
- 10:42 PMYahoo Sports — Sophie Cunningham meets NASCAR drivers, Michael Jordan, Jeff Gordon at Cup race
"With everybody busy in the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup, Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham has ticked off another sport in her list after her unexpected appearance on the NASCAR pit lane. With the WNBA still on a break due to the World Cup, Cunningham found herself as a special guest pit reporter for the [...]
"Sophie Cunningham used the WNBA’s recent break to spend time away from the court and attended the Enjoy Illinois 300 NASCAR event. The event took place this past weekend, and Indiana Fever ace Cunningham had a busy day, appearing as a broadcast guest, a pit road reporter and a fan.
"In a cool crossover, Sophie Cunningham has stepped into the NASCAR scene. Sophie Cunningham has quietly turned into one of the WNBA’s biggest mainstream draws, drawing non-stop attention both on and off the court.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 10:30 AMNASCAR share behind-the-scenes video of Sophie Cunningham at Enjoy Illinois 300
Sophie Cunningham used the WNBA’s recent break to spend time away from the court and attended the Enjoy Illinois 300 NASCAR event. The event took place this past weekend, and Indiana Fever ace Cunningham had a busy day, appearing as a broadcast guest, a pit road reporter and a fan.
- Yahoo SportsSep 15, 2026, 11:40 AMChase Elliott and Ryan Blaney surprise WNBA star Sophie Cunningham with custom gifts
In a cool crossover, Sophie Cunningham has stepped into the NASCAR scene. Sophie Cunningham has quietly turned into one of the WNBA’s biggest mainstream draws, drawing non-stop attention both on and off the court.
- Yahoo SportsSep 14, 2026, 8:07 PMSophie Cunningham meets Michael Jordan and virtually everyone else at NASCAR race
Michael Jordan, Jeff Gordon, Chase Elliott, Carson Hocevar — WNBA player Sophie Cunningham was spotted with lots of NASCAR stars during Sunday's race.
- Yahoo SportsSep 14, 2026, 5:35 PM“Probably Wondering Why I Am Not At The Gym”: Sophie Cunningham Finds Herself Dodging Michael Jordan Amid Unexpected NASCAR Appearance
With everybody busy in the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup, Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham has ticked off another sport in her list after her unexpected appearance on the NASCAR pit lane. With the WNBA still on a break due to the World Cup, Cunningham found herself as a special guest pit reporter for the [...]
- Fox NewsSep 14, 2026, 12:56 PMNASCAR driver says quiet part out loud about Sophie Cunningham, the WNBA looks even worse & car goes airborne! - Fox News
Stop the presses: Austin Dillon told Sophie Cunningham the NASCAR garage loves what she stands for on the women's sports locker room debate.
- Yahoo SportsSep 14, 2026, 2:14 AMSophie Cunningham pit road reporter? WNBA star embraces day at NASCAR race
With the WNBA on a break, Sophie Cunningham spent the day at a NASCAR race, met Michael Jordan and Jeff Gordon and contributed as pit road reporter.
- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 10:42 PMSophie Cunningham meets NASCAR drivers, Michael Jordan, Jeff Gordon at Cup race
Sophie Cunningham of the Indiana Fever attends a NASCAR Cup race and is popular with the drivers and fans.
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