WNBA All-Star Kelsey Plum Grand Marshal at NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Sonoma – Speedway Digest

Plum has helped lead the Aces to back-to-back WNBA championships and has been named a WNBA All Star each of the past two seasons. The former No. 1 draft pick out of the University of Washington won a gold medal for the U.S. in women's 3×3 basketball at the 2020 Olympics.

“It is an honor to be a part of the Zip Buy Now, Pay Later 250 and I am thrilled to be able to deliver the most famous words in motorsports,” said Plum.

Known for her vocal advocacy for more diversity in entrepreneurship, Shah will be an honorary launcher ahead of the Zip Buy Now, Pay Later 250 program. In her agency career, she has been instrumental in supporting prestigious brands such as Estée Lauder, Rolex, Unilever, Macy's, De Beers and American Express, while delivering impactful stories and experiences for existing and new audiences.

“We are thrilled to have the opportunity to sponsor the NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Sonoma Raceway and to introduce Grand Marshal and WNBA superstar Kelsey Plum as a Zip brand ambassador for the event,” said Jinal Shah, CMO and GM of Zip US. “Kelsey Plum has been a passionate, determined leader on the field throughout her career. We're excited to see her tell NASCAR racers to start their engines – and encourage current and future customers to step on the gas and achieve their dreams through financially responsible behavior – lap after lap.”

The stars of NASCAR are back for their only points race in the Golden State June 7-9, tackling one of the circuit's most difficult road courses with brand new asphalt. Be there to witness history, as tickets are available at SonomaRaceway.com or by calling (800) 870-RACE. [7223].

Season tickets for the 2024 Sonoma Raceway events are now available at SonomaRaceway.com

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