FORT WORTH, Texas (April 24, 2026) – Dallas Mavericks rookie sensation Cooper Flagg has been named the Honorary Pace Car Driver for the WÜRTH 400 presented by LIQUI MOLY NASCAR Cup Series race on Sunday, May 3, at Texas Motor Speedway.
Flagg will have the distinction of driving a 2026 Chevrolet Corvette to pace the NASCAR Cup Series field to the green flag for the start of the WÜRTH 400 presented by LIQUI MOLY beginning at 2:30 p.m. CT (TV: FS1, Radio: PRN, SiriusXM). It will mark his first-ever NASCAR race experience – and it comes with the best seat in the house.
“Being asked to drive the official pace car at Texas Motor Speedway is such an honor,” Flagg said. “My Mom and Dad are both big NASCAR fans so we’re excited; this is going to be a special experience for our family.”
Flagg, the 19-year-old former Duke star and No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, recently concluded a brilliant first season with the Mavericks. He led the team in scoring and was among the league’s top-performing rookies throughout the year. Flagg’s 21.0 scoring average also led all NBA rookies this season.
His season included multiple standout performances, highlighted by becoming the youngest player in NBA history to score 50+ points and the youngest to record 45+ points in consecutive games.
The WÜRTH 400 presented by LIQUI MOLY anchors a NASCAR tripleheader at Texas Motor Speedway. The weekend also includes the CRAFTSMAN Truck Series SpeedyCash.com 250 on Friday, May 1, at 7 p.m. and O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Andy’s Frozen Custard 340 on Saturday, May 2, at 2:30 p.m. For more information or tickets, please visit www.texasmotorspeedway.com.
