Farah Ben Gamra
WWE superstar Tiffany Stratton is adding another big moment to her growing list of appearances outside the ring. She has been named the Honorary Pace Car Driver for the upcoming Pennzoil 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
The race will take place on March 15 as the fifth race of the NASCAR Cup Series season and an important stop during NASCAR’s early West Coast swing.
Stratton, one of WWE’s fastest-rising stars, will lead the field to the green flag by driving the pace car before the race begins as part of the pre-race celebrations.
The crossover between professional wrestling and NASCAR adds extra glitz to race weekend in Las Vegas. Stratton, who previously competed as a gymnast before joining WWE, said the opportunity means a lot to her. “Leading the whole pack as the Honorary Pace Car Driver… is a once-in-a-lifetime experience,” she said.
The Pennzoil 400 is one of the biggest races held each spring at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The 1.5-mile oval track regularly hosts NASCAR’s premier series and attracts thousands of fans every year.
Stratton will also join a list of notable honorary pace car drivers who have appeared at the venue. Past guests have included celebrities, Olympic athletes, and professional sports figures.
WWE and NASCAR cross paths again in 2026
In 2025, WWE stars Damian Priest and Chelsea Green have also served as honorary pace car drivers at NASCAR races. Stratton’s appearance also reflects the broader strategy of TKO Group Holdings, the parent company that oversees both WWE and the Ultimate Fighting Championship. The company has increasingly looked to place its talent at major sporting events to expand their visibility beyond professional wrestling.
The 2026 season has already featured several crossovers between the two worlds. One of the biggest moments happened during WWE Monday Night RAW on February 23 in Atlanta.
NASCAR driver Tyler Reddick made a surprise entrance by driving his №45 car for 23XI Racing — the team co-owned by basketball legend Michael Jordan — directly into the arena.
In the passenger seat was CM Punk, the reigning WWE World Heavyweight Champion. Reddick performed burnouts inside the arena before the two stepped out holding championship belts. Punk with his WWE title and Reddick with a custom WrestleMania-themed belt celebrating his racing success.
The moment came shortly after Reddick’s strong start to the NASCAR season. He had just won the Daytona 500 on February 15 before adding another victory at the Ambetter Health 400 the following week.
The partnership between the two brands has also extended to fans. NASCAR and WWE have introduced combined ticket packages allowing fans to attend both the Pennzoil 400 and WrestleMania 42.
