Sydney Sweeney was recently in attendance at the season finale of the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series. The race, held at Phoenix Raceway in Arizona, drew many celebrities; however, Sweeney seemed to stand out as a favorite among the drivers. As she sat in for the driver’s meeting ahead of the race, her interactions with one particular driver reportedly sparked playful comparisons to Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift.
Sydney Sweeney and William Byron compared to Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift
After the driver’s stepped out of the media center, post the driver’s meeting, Austin Dillon played wingman for William Byron. In a clip that surfaced on X shortly before the race, Dillon can be seen trying to convince Byron to meet with Sweeney. Byron, who seemed to hesitate at first, followed the #3 driver back into the room.
As they approached Sweeney, Dillon reportedly introduced Byron to her, saying, “Travis and Taylor would have nothing on you two!” As Dillon steps back after the introduction, Byron and Sweeney appear to exchange a few words in the clip during their brief interaction. Others nearby appeared to laugh when Dillon made the comment, but based on the audio alone, it’s unclear whether he actually said it.
Though Byron received an assist from Dillon, Ford #4 driver Noah Gragson didn’t need one to approach Sweeney. The driver made the first move, asking her for a photo.
The 2025 NASCAR Cup Series finale saw Denny Hamlin, William Byron, Kyle Larson, and Chase Briscoe fight for the championship on Sunday. At the end of the night, Hendrick Motorsports driver Kyle Larson came out on top, becoming the NASCAR Cup Series champion for the second time. He stole the title from Denny Hamlin, after Byron, who was running second, had a tire issue on Lap 309 and crashed into the retaining SAFER barrier, causing a caution flag.
