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Is the Woodhall duo's support the spark NASCAR needs to reignite its fanbase?

“Power couple” and “America’s sweetheart couple”—these are just a few of the adjectives often tossed around for Tara Davis-Woodhall and her husband, Hunter Woodhall, on social media. Fans have seen them lift each other up when times were tough. And when the pair arrived in the City of Love, they did so with fire in their bellies, ready to shake off the failures that had clung to them last year.

By the time they left Paris, both Tara and Hunter had medals hanging around their necks. Is that not the epitome of a power couple? Fans certainly have their own words for it. After a hectic track and field season, there are now even more ways to catch this dynamic duo in action. Recently, that opportunity presented itself in NASCAR.

For many of Tara and Hunter’s fans, motorsports felt like unfamiliar territory, but their presence at today’s event made one thing clear—just like on the track, they can command NASCAR too. Their role? To kick off the race, with their united energy, they delivered the iconic call with the same seamless rhythm we’ve seen them embody on the track.

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NASCAR dubbed it the “Golden Command,” and it certainly lived up to the name. Hunter kicked things off with, “It’s a great day to be a NASCAR fan. It’s an even better day to be an American.” Tara Davis-Woodhall followed in her authoritative tone, “Drivers, start your engines!” In an instant, the engines roared to life, tires screeched, and the drivers revved up, ready to hit the track. The morning had all the makings of a spectacle, with the newly anointed Grand Marshals at the Kentucky Speedway set to roll.

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The duo turned heads not just on the track but with their fashion game as they set the pace for the Hollywood Casino 400. On a bright and sunny Sunday morning, the reigning Olympic champion, Tara Davis-Woodhall, flaunted a pair of Daisy Dukes, topping it off with a Team USA jacket casually draped over her shirt. Meanwhile, her Paralympic champion husband, Hunter Woodhall, matched the vibe in black jeans and the same Team USA jacket. Both sported the iconic NASCAR cap, sealing the look. And in the midst of all this, no one missed the Olympic and Paralympic hardware hanging around their necks, adding an extra shine to an already memorable day.

As for the race itself, Ross Chastain stole the show, clinching the title against all odds and toppling the favorites. Hardcore fans might see a bit of serendipity here—after all, it’s not every day you catch Olympic and Paralympic royalty enjoying their downtime in such style. And Kentucky Speedway? Just one of the many spots on Tara and Hunter’s adventure-filled itinerary.

Tara Davis-Woodhall and Hunter are looking forward to having a special time 

In the past two months, the sporting world has been flooded with countless snapshots from the grandest stages—the Paris Olympics and the Paralympic Games. But among them, the photos capturing the post-victory celebrations of Tara Davis-Woodhall and Hunter Woodhall stood out, earning widespread admiration. Their love and support for each other placed those photos in the upper echelon of the memorable. Instead, they were too busy soaking in their accomplishments and living in the moment.

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One such moment happened after they touched down in the USA, where they were spotted partying it up at XS Las Vegas, where Tara and Davis enjoyed the night singing and dancing. Meanwhile, the iconic Thomas Wesley Pentz, aka Diplo, played the perfect party host with his music and energy. The Olympic-Paralympic duo didn’t miss a beat either, living in the moment while proudly sporting their gold medals throughout the night. But the party didn’t stop there.

They soon made their way to the Premier Lacrosse League Cash App Championship to cheer on their home team, the Utah Archers. Coincidence or not, with the Woodhalls in the stands, the Archers clinched the trophy, solidifying their lucky charm status. Next on their agenda? The much-anticipated Woodhalls Worldwide Tour. Now, wouldn’t that be something to look forward to?

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