NASCAR driver says quiet part out loud about Sophie Cunningham, the WNBA looks even worse , tell me about this news in (https://www.foxnews.com/outkick-sports/nascar-driver-says-quiet-part-out-loud-sophie-cunningham-wnba-looks-even-worse-car-goes-airborne)

The news refers to an edition of OutKick’s weekly NASCAR column, “Monday Morning Pit-Stop” (syndicated on Fox News), written by Zach Dean following the NASCAR Cup Series race at World Wide Technology Raceway (the Enjoy Illinois 300).The article highlights several key storylines from the race weekend:

1. Austin Dillon’s Comments to Sophie Cunningham: WNBA player Sophie Cunningham (guard for the Indiana Fever) attended the NASCAR race weekend as a guest and broadcast contributor for USA Network. While visiting pit road and the garage, NASCAR Cup driver Austin Dillon met Cunningham and directly told her, “We’re huge fans. We love what you stand for,” before having her sign hats for his children. The column frames this as saying the “quiet part out loud,” pointing to Cunningham’s outspoken public stance on protecting biological female sports and the women’s locker room debate.
2. The Contrast with the WNBA: The article contrasts the warm reception Cunningham received in the NASCAR garage with the controversy and pushback she has faced in and around the WNBA over social and political issues. During her media appearances at the track, Cunningham praised the racing community, calling drivers and fans “salt of the earth people” and saying, “I feel like these are my people. I belong here”. The OutKick piece uses this contrast to criticize the WNBA culture and environment, arguing that NASCAR offered her far more genuine support and appreciation.
3. Cunningham’s Garage Cameos and Mishap: Throughout the weekend, Cunningham met several high-profile figures, including 23XI Racing co-owner Michael Jordan, Jeff Gordon, Ryan Blaney, and Chase Elliott. The piece also highlights a viral moment during a pre-race stage event with Kenny Wallace where Cunningham attempted to kick a football into the crowd and accidentally nailed television microphone equipment.
4. “Car Goes Airborne” and Race Action: The latter half of the headline refers to the on-track incidents and chaos during the race weekend, featuring aggressive wrecks and a car getting briefly airborne amid a caution-filled race.