Two prominent NASCAR figures -- Lesa France Kennedy and Danica Patrick -- have been named to the inaugural list of the "30 Most Powerful Women in Sports" by Adweek magazine.
Kennedy serves as CEO of International Speedway Corporation and Vice Chairperson of NASCAR. Patrick is in her fourth season driving the No. 10 Chevrolet for Stewart-Haas Racing.
It's not the first time the two have shared such an honor. Kennedy was chosen as the Most Powerful Woman in Sports for 2015 in a survey conducted by Forbes magazine, which listed Patrick at No. 20 on the publication's Top 25 list. Kennedy was also inducted last week into the Cynopsis Sports Hall of Fame, which recognized her role in helping transform the sports world and its influence on pop culture.
"Being chosen along with such an incredible group of women is testament to the relevancy and popularity of NASCAR and motorsports," Kennedy said in a release provided by NASCAR. "I'm particularly pleased to be joined by NASCAR driver Danica Patrick, who is inspiring the next generation of women drivers and competitors. A profound thank you to the Adweek team."
The honorees -- which include tennis star Serena Williams, Olympic swimmer Missy Franklin and other athletes, TV personalities and sports executives -- will be celebrated during the Clio Sports gala, scheduled July 7 in New York.