Nascar drivers taken by the fan Wild reception at the New York Fanatics Fest
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Some of Nascar’s greatest stars were among the high -profile celebrities in Fanatics Fest on Friday in New York.
The Big Apple is not exactly a seedbed for car races, especially when most stronger crowds appeared for Derek Jeter, Eli Manning and other New York legends throughout the weekend.
However, three of the biggest stars of the sport were amazed by the reactions they obtained from some of the fans who attended.
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From left to right, William Byron, Denny Hamilin and Kyle Larson. (Getty images)
“I didn’t really know, what I was going to get. So people recognize me here is great,” Kyle Larson told News Digital in the event.
The leader of the Nascar Cup, William Byron, added that he was “surprised” for all the love he received at the Javits Center in Manhattan.
“I am surprised, man. There were enough 24 fans here in the crowd. It’s great, man. We are on the road this weekend in Pocono, looking forward to, and it is fun to be here and see great people.”
William Byron celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the automatic race of Nascar Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on Sunday, February 16, 2025 at Daytona Beach, Florida. (AP Photo/John Raux)
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Denny Hamlin is competing in the fan games, where fans will face professional athletes, including Tom Brady, to win $ 1 million. Perhaps its crowd is a bit different, considering that it will face Brady, Rob Gronkowski and other stars.
At least, however, it is not taking it for granted that is being recognized throughout the event.
“It has been overwhelming. Only all the different positions, which unite other sports, it is fantastic to see it. And to have the opportunity to qualify with other athletes,” said Hamlin. “We do not have a great presence in this area, but still, you see many Nascar racing shirts, and when you receive autograph requests, it’s like, ok, they recognize you, even in this area.”
Other celebrities who attended Friday included Caleb Williams, Bryce Young, CJ Stoud, Logan Paul, Michael Strahan, Travis Scott and Livvy Dunne.
The CEO of Fanatics, Michael Rubin, on the left, and Travis Scott attend Fanatics Fest NYC 2025 at the Javits Center on June 20, 2025 in New York City. (John Nation/Getty Images for Fanatics)
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LeBron James, Victor Wembanyana and many others made their rounds the rest of the weekend.
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