NASCAR fans love a good off-track storyline, and the latest buzz involves none other than William Byron and pop star Sabrina Carpenter. The Hendrick Motorsports driver recently responded to speculation about a potential connection between him and the singer, and his playful response has only fuelled the conversation.
A simple joke from Byron has turned this into a full-fledged internet rumor, with fellow driver Alex Bowman adding his own playful take on the situation.
William Byron’s Response to the Rumours
It all started when a digitally edited image was seen going around on social media that suggested Byron had left a flirty comment on the pop star’s Instagram post. Instead of shutting it down, the 27-year-old Hendrick Motorsports driver laughed it off and even jokingly invited her to a race.
Now 2x Time Daytona 500 Winner William Byron commented under Sabrina Carpenter New Post 😅😅 pic.twitter.com/Z1aWZY1rKB
— The Daily Downfords (@dailydownfords) February 17, 2025
“They do a really good job with Photoshop nowadays. Maybe we can get her out to a race or something. That would be great.” His light-hearted response instantly gained traction on social media, with fans wondering if there was any truth to the rumor or if it was all just fun and games.
A tweet referencing the situation soon went viral, adding even more fuel to the fire. While there’s no solid evidence that Byron and Carpenter have ever interacted, the internet wasted no time in running with the idea.
Alex Bowman Joins the Fun
As the rumors continued to spread, Byron’s teammate Alex Bowman couldn’t resist getting involved. When asked about the situation, Bowman delivered a hilarious response, saying, “It’s going down in the DMs.” He also mentioned, “If he makes that happen, he’s just winning at life,” after reporters told him that Byron jokingly dismissed the situation a while ago.
Had to ask Alex Bowman his take on the William Byron/Sabrina Carpenter saga. "If he makes that happen, he's just winning at life."
When told Byron gave a non-committal answer as to how his courtship is going: "I think that means it's going down in the DMs." https://t.co/ijQWgn0Ca8 pic.twitter.com/qXypMFodDy
— Steven Taranto (@STaranto92) February 22, 2025
Bowman’s playful remark only added to the excitement, with fans flooding social media with reactions. Some speculated whether Byron would actually take a shot at reaching out, while others simply enjoyed the unexpected NASCAR-pop music crossover.
While NASCAR is typically all about racing and rivalries, moments like these bring some light-hearted fun to the sport. Whether Byron and Carpenter ever interact or not, it’s clear that fans love the banter.
