Sydney Sweeney fired up the crowd at the Phoenix Raceway on Sunday, where a NASCAR race was being held. She took the stage before the event to remind the four championship drivers what was at stake. Before the green flag, the actress handed a checkered flag to the crowd and spoke about the importance of grit, determination, and legacy. She also tied her role in the upcoming film to the spirit of competition on the track.
Sydney Sweeney arrives at the NASCAR event and addresses the drivers
Sydney Sweeney arrived at the NASCAR event and urged drivers William Byrom, Denny Hamlin, Kyle Larson, and Chase Briscoe to remember how a title can change a name forever. She said, “Most days, this checkered flag means victory, but today, it means something more. A dream realized, a life changed, a name that will never be forgotten.”
She added, “In my new film ‘Christy,’ I play a warrior—a fighter who refused to quit. ‘Christy’ is about grit, about determination – the same spirit that it takes to make it to the Championship Four. So, to our future champion, remember what this flag stands for. You’re not just another driver, you’re a NASCAR champion.”
Sydney Sweeney is going to play boxer Christy Martin in her upcoming movie. It will feature the life of the boxer and the serious personal challenges that she faced. The movie is due for a release soon, and the 28-year-old used the platform to highlight the film’s themes.
The actress dressed up for the occasion and arrived in racing clothes. Sydney Sweeney wore a jacket and boots while talking to the NASCAR drivers.
Recently, in one of her interviews, she discussed handling public perception and the pressure of fame. She said, “I play a lot of very divisive characters, and I think that a lot of people think they know me, but they don’t. So when people think, ‘Ah, she’s a sex symbol,’ or ‘She’s leaning into that,’ I’m like, ‘No, I just feel good, and I’m doing it for myself and I feel strong.'”
Adding, she said, “And I hope that I can inspire other women to be confident and just flaunt what they got and feel good because you shouldn’t have to apologize or hide or cover up in any room.” (via Variety)
