WWE Superstar Tiffany Stratton to Serve as Honorary Pace Car Driver at NASCAR Cup Race in Las Vegas

The former WWE Women's Champion will lead the field before the start of the Pennzoil 400 this Sunday.

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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WWE Superstar Tiffany Stratton has been named the honorary pace car driver for this Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Stratton, a former WWE Women's Champion, will lead the field to the green flag before the start of the Pennzoil 400.

Why it matters

Tiffany Stratton's appearance as the honorary pace car driver represents a unique crossover between the worlds of professional wrestling and NASCAR, potentially drawing more fans from each sport to the other and generating additional excitement around the race.

The details

Stratton, who made her WWE main roster debut in 2024, has quickly become one of the company's biggest stars in the women's division. She won the WWE Women's Championship in January 2025 and successfully defended the title at WrestleMania 41 in Las Vegas before losing it in November. Stratton returned at the Royal Rumble in January 2026 and finished as the runner-up in the Women's Royal Rumble Match.

  • Tiffany Stratton will serve as the honorary pace car driver this Sunday, March 16, 2026, before the start of the Pennzoil 400 NASCAR Cup Series race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
  • Stratton won the WWE Women's Championship on January 3, 2025, and held the title for nearly 8 months before losing it in November 2025.

The players

Tiffany Stratton

A WWE Superstar who has quickly become one of the company's biggest stars in the women's division, winning the WWE Women's Championship in 2025.

Las Vegas Motor Speedway

The racetrack hosting the Pennzoil 400 NASCAR Cup Series race this Sunday, where Tiffany Stratton will serve as the honorary pace car driver.

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What they’re saying

“Leading the whole pack as the Honorary Pace Car Driver for this NASCAR weekend is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and I can't wait to share it with fans from start to finish.”

— Tiffany Stratton (on3.com)

What’s next

Tiffany Stratton's appearance as the honorary pace car driver will be a highlight of the Pennzoil 400 race weekend, potentially drawing more WWE fans to the NASCAR event. Her future direction in WWE heading into WrestleMania 42 in April is currently unclear, but she has expressed a desire to be involved in a compelling storyline and continue improving her in-ring skills.

The takeaway

The crossover between WWE Superstar Tiffany Stratton and the NASCAR Cup Series race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway represents an exciting opportunity to engage fans of both sports and showcase the growing popularity of women in high-profile roles across different athletic competitions.