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Sophie Cunningham recounts viral NASCAR moment with near miss

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 8:38 AM

Last updated Sep 20, 2026

Sophie Cunningham recounts viral NASCAR moment with near miss

Summary

Sophie Cunningham discussed a recent incident during the 2026 Enjoy Illinois 300 NASCAR event on September 13. While attending as a celebrity guest, she attempted a football kick that went awry, narrowly missing a microphone and potentially affecting fans in the crowd. Cunningham expressed on the ‘No Hesitation Show’ that had the kick hit someone, it could have resulted in serious consequences. The Indiana Fever guard attributed the mishap to wearing heeled boots. Her participation included meeting Michael Jordan and working as a pit-road reporter during the race weekend. Cunningham is now concentrating on her performance as the Fever aim for a playoff run.

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By the Numbers

•Cunningham participated in the NASCAR event on September 13, 2026.
•Her football kick went off target, missing a microphone.
•She felt it could have harmed a fan if hit.
•Cunningham met Michael Jordan during the event.
•She aims to contribute to the Fever's playoff ambitions.

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8:38 AMYahoo Sports — Sophie Cunningham reveals how she ‘almost could have killed someone’ in viral moment at NASCAR event

What they're saying

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Sophie Cunningham opened up on what actually happened during her viral moment at NASCAR’s 2026 Enjoy Illinois 300 race on September 13. Cunningham was among the celebrity guests at the NASCAR race last weekend and had multiple viral moments of her attendance, including a botched football kick into the crowd.
— Yahoo Sports

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