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Steph and Ayesha Curry Hit the Race Track for a Date

The NBA couple attended the GoPro Grand Prix of Sonoma Verizon IndyCar Series season finale where Ayesha served as grand marshal.
Steph and Ayesha Curry Hit the Race Track for a Date
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By Brittney Oliver · Updated October 26, 2020
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The Currys lived life in the fast lane this weekend and turned a media appearance into some good ol’ fashion fun!

The couple attended the GoPro Grand Prix of Sonoma Verizon IndyCar Series season finale where Ayesha was asked to be the grand marshal of the race.

And they're off!!! 85 laps! 🏁🏁🏁

A video posted by Ayesha Curry (@ayeshacurry) on Sep 18, 2016 at 4:13pm PDT

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Before Ayesha followed through with her grand marshal duties, the couple hit the race track with racing legend, Mario Andretti as he drove them around in a Honda two-seat IndyCar.

Shake and bake babyyyy! 🏎🏁🏁🏁

A photo posted by Ayesha Curry (@ayeshacurry) on Sep 18, 2016 at 2:00pm PDT

The couple suited up in their matching gear for a few laps before the big event began and shared some fun pictures on their social media pages.

Suited up today w/ @ayeshacurry & @MarioAndretti in Sonoma for the IndyCar Race! @racesonoma pic.twitter.com/zxr1tN3uNL

— Stephen Curry (@StephenCurry30) September 19, 2016

Even Andretti gave the adorable couple a co-sign. 

Inside the trailer at Sonoma Raceway with @StephenCurry30 and @ayeshacurry. Yes they are as nice as they seem. pic.twitter.com/zXRIQ8AlLt

— Mario Andretti (@MarioAndretti) September 18, 2016

There’s nothing like a great day on the track with the one you love!