WATCH: Mississippi native wins $1 million worth NASCAR Powerball lottery ahead of the Cup championsh

May 2024 · 3 minute read

The NASCAR Cup series concluded at Phoenix, as did the NASCAR Powerball Playoff. While Ryan Blaney clinched the Cup Series crown, Stephanie Walker, a Mississippi Lottery player, clinched the $1 million grand prize of the Powerball Playoff. The tense moment unfolded during a live drawing at Phoenix Raceway’s Victory Lane just before the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race.

The nation watched the suspenseful outcome on NBC, adding to the day’s excitement. The anticipation leading up to the Championship drawing rivaled the excitement of the NASCAR Playoffs themselves. Drew Svitko, the Powerball Product Group Chair and Pennsylvania Lottery Executive Director, expressed his enthusiasm.

Like the NASCAR Playoffs, the anticipation has been building for weeks leading up to this Championship drawing. This has been a wild ride, and we can't wait to offer our players another opportunity to experience the thrill of the NASCAR Powerball Playoff next year.

.@Powerball just awarded $1 million to the winner of its NASCAR Powerball Playoff, Stephanie Walker of West Point, Mississippi. pic.twitter.com/sZGiteATzw

— Adam Stern (@A_S12) November 5, 2023

Stephanie Walker, the champion, was among four finalists awarded an exclusive VIP trip for two to NASCAR Championship Weekend at Phoenix Raceway from November 3-5. Her package included airfare, three nights at a hotel for two, and access to unique raceway experiences, including team hauler tours, pace car rides, and Victory Lane access. She also had Ally Curve Hospitality Club passes for the Xfinity and Cup Series Championship Races.

Finalists of the NASCAR Powerball Playoffs received $10,000 each


The road to victory in the NASCAR Powerball Playoff was challenging. Stephanie competed against three other finalists, each receiving $10,000 for making it to the Championship 4. These finalists were Donald Pope from Michigan City, Indiana, Peter Schmitz from Santa Fe, New Mexico, and Barbara Wipf from Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

The Powerball Playoff, a nationwide Powerball promotion, engaged participants from 24 state lotteries. Through in-state contests and second-chance drawings during the 2023 NASCAR regular season, entrants were gathered. Sixteen semi-finalists were randomly selected from this national pool to partake in elimination drawings, mirroring the structure of the NASCAR playoffs’ elimination rounds.

Michelle Byron, NASCAR’s Senior Vice President of Partnership Marketing, commended the promotion for engaging loyal fans and lottery players alike. She expressed excitement about the event’s future, saying, “This promotion was a perfect way to engage our loyal fans and lottery players alike, and we can’t wait to see it come to life again next year.”

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Congratulations, Stephanie! This West Point player has made it to the final 4. Have fun in Phoenix. Mississippi is cheering for you. 👏 #havefunyall #mslottery pic.twitter.com/ZuDCTuoQ1T

— themslottery (@TheMSLottery) November 3, 2023

The NASCAR Powerball Playoff was a collaborative effort involving 24 participating state lotteries, including states like Arizona, Florida, Indiana, and New York, among others. The success of the NASCAR Powerball Playoff has left fans and lottery players eagerly awaiting its return in 2024. Those interested in participating should keep an eye on Powerball.com and their local lottery for entry dates and rules for the next installment of this thrilling event.

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