Sydney Sweeney Promotes 'Christy' at NASCAR Phoenix Championship

Sydney Sweeney made a notable appearance at the NASCAR Championship Race at Phoenix Raceway, promoting her upcoming film "Christy," which tells the story of boxer Christy Martin, including her survival of a domestic violence attack. Before the race, Sweeney addressed the four drivers competing for the title, linking the grit and determination required in NASCAR to her role portraying a resilient fighter in the film. She embraced the racing atmosphere with a themed outfit and engaged with fans and drivers, emphasizing the emotional and physical challenges she faced while preparing for her role, including putting on weight and performing intense fight scenes with real punches. Sweeney has expressed pride in the film and hopes to inspire confidence in women through her public persona. Her presence added star power to the event and highlighted the intersection of sports and entertainment at the championship. The race featured drivers Kyle Larson, Denny Hamlin, Chase Briscoe, and William Byron competing for the NASCAR Cup Series title.