Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham recently shared her candid thoughts about NASCAR drivers after attending the Cup Series Championship, where she also met actress Sydney Sweeney. The basketball player, known for her humor and bold personality, didn’t hold back when asked for her opinion on the sport’s competitors.
During the Nov. 4 episode of her Show Me Something podcast, co-host Wes Wilson asked Cunningham if she found any of the NASCAR drivers attractive. Her blunt response caught attention: “Wes, they all come up to my belly button.” The remark instantly set the tone for her playful yet brutally honest take on the event.
Cunningham, who stands 6 feet 1 inch tall, went on to describe the drivers as “really small” compared to her. She jokingly noted that while they’re “bigger than jockeys,” they still fall short of her expectations when it comes to height. Her comments offered a lighthearted glimpse into how towering athletes like her view sports figures from other arenas.
For context, some of NASCAR’s top competitors, such as Kyle Larson and Ryan Blaney, are 5′6″ and 5′9″ respectively — considerably shorter than Cunningham. Her observation, while humorous, highlighted the stark physical differences between athletes in basketball and motorsports.
Despite not finding any “hot” drivers, Cunningham seemed to enjoy her experience at the NASCAR event. Meeting Sydney Sweeney was a highlight of her day, and her playful remarks added a touch of entertainment for fans tuning into her podcast.
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