Greensboro Woman Wins $1 Million NASCAR Powerball
Agnes Whitaker claimed the grand prize in a live drawing at Homestead-Miami Speedway after entering her ticket in May.
Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in Motorsports
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Agnes Whitaker of Greensboro, North Carolina, won the $1 million grand prize in the NASCAR Powerball promotion on Sunday. She was one of four finalists standing in Victory Lane at Homestead-Miami Speedway when the drawing was held live on TV.
Why it matters
The win gives a Greensboro resident a major cash prize through a promotion tied to the NASCAR Playoffs. It also marks another year in which North Carolina has produced a finalist in the promotion.
Whitaker entered her ticket in May and advanced through three elimination drawings from a field of twenty players to become one of four finalists. The source does not detail how many total entries were received.
The players
Agnes Whitaker
A Greensboro, North Carolina resident who won the $1 million NASCAR Powerball grand prize.
NASCAR Powerball Playoff: The Chase
The promotion that offered the $1 million prize to players who entered Powerball tickets during the NASCAR Playoffs.
The details
Whitaker, who was joined by her husband William, was among the finalists in Victory Lane when the $1 million drawing was held live on TV at Homestead-Miami Speedway. It was her first time attending a NASCAR race, and the couple had traveled on a VIP trip to Miami for NASCAR Championship Weekend.
Timeline
May: Whitaker entered her Powerball ticket into the NASCAR Powerball Playoff: The Chase promotion.
Sunday: Whitaker won the $1 million grand prize during the live drawing.
May of the following year: Whitaker hopes to visit her father, who will turn 92.
Season Trajectory
The promotion ties its prize drawings to the NASCAR Playoffs, linking a lottery-style reward to the championship calendar. Whitaker's win extends that pattern by placing a North Carolina finalist in the sport's championship-weekend spotlight.
Players who entered Powerball tickets during the NASCAR Playoffs were eligible for this type of drawing, and the promotion offered a path to a live televised finals appearance. Fans can see how entry-based promotions connect to the championship season.
The takeaway
Promotions tied to major sporting events can offer everyday participants a chance at large prizes through simple ticket entries. Checking eligibility rules for such contests is a practical step for anyone considering entering.
Further reading
Explore more Motorsports coverage for context on the NASCAR Playoffs that drove this promotion.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Myfox8.
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