Watch: WWE Wrestler John Cena Drives Pace Car at 58th Annual Daytona 500

John Cena is seen at the driver's meeting prior to the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series DAYTONA 500 at Daytona International Speedway on Feb. 21. (Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

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February 21, 2016Updated: February 24, 2016

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Fifteen-time WWE World Heavyweight Champion John Cena was the honorary pace car driver for Sunday’s NASCAR race in Daytona Beach, Fla.

All of the drivers in the #Daytona500 CAN see me, as we get ready to kick off the Great American Race at Daytona International Speedway!

Posted by John Cena – WWE Universe on Sunday, February 21, 2016

As it turned out, driving the pace car wasn’t the only highlight of Cena’s day. The star wrestler was apparently invisible to FOX’s Jamie Little, who accidentally whipped him with her ponytail while walking right past him. Little was filling in for Michael Waltrip—who was racing in the event—and doing his famous pre-race grid walk, where he goes on pit road to interview drivers and any celebrities. She somehow walked right past a confused Cena.

Cena, who is 6-foot-1 and weighs 250 pounds, is not any easy person to miss. Still, he had a little fun on Twitter with the whole thing.

For those who question my powers of complete stealth, ask @JamieLittleTV #shecantseeme @FOXTV @NASCARONFOX @NASCAR @WWE @espn #itreallyworks

— John Cena (@JohnCena) February 21, 2016