John Hunter Nemechek is set to drive an OLIPOP-sponsored car themed after The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants, hitting theaters December 19, 2025. It’s a wild mashup of Hollywood and NASCAR, blending cartoon nostalgia with high-octane racing.

NASCAR’s no stranger to themed paint schemes, think Cars or Furious 7 tie-ins, but this SpongeBob design, with its bright yellow livery and iconic square face, is pure family-friendly marketing gold. It’s a chance to hook new fans while giving OLIPOP and the movie a spotlight on Cup Series weekends.

The story goes deeper for Nemechek. Back in 2020, he was spotted at a press conference with SpongeBob playing on a TV in the background, a nod to his childhood love for the cartoon. Jimmie Johnson, the seven-time champ and co-owner of Legacy Mo

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