Bubba Wallace is the only African-American driver in the NASCAR grid. He is the driver for 23XI Racing competing full-time in their no. 23 Toyota Camry XSE. Wallace is the most successful African-American driver in the history of the sport. He was part of both Toyota and Ford Driver Development Programs during his years in the Xfinity Series.
He made his debut in NASCAR while replacing the injured Aric Almirola in the no. 43 car of Richard Petty Motorsports. Bubba Wallace was later given a drive in NASCAR Cup Series with Richard Petty Motorsports.
Bubba Wallace's wins
As of January 2025, Bubba Wallace has eight wins combined in the NASCAR Nationwide Series, as reported by Motorsport Stats. He has two victories in the Cup Series, both of which came for 23XI Racing and six wins in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. Wallace won the 2021 Yellwood 500 giving 23XI their first victory in the sport. He went on to win the 2022 Hollywood Casino 400 and became the only African-American driver to win twice in NASCAR. Bubba Wallace came close to winning the Daytona 500 twice in 2018 and 2022 when he finished 2nd in the race.
However, Wallace was unable to secure a win in the Xfinity Series. His first win in the Truck Series came in his debut season at the 2013 Kroger 200 while racing for Kyle Busch Motorsports. His first victory in NASCAR came in an incredible fashion when the Yellawood 500 was shortened due to rain. Wallace was leading the stage 2 during caution and when the race was ended, he became the official winner of both Stage-2 and the final race. He was unable to win a race in the 2024 season.
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Bubba Wallace's poles
Bubba Wallace has three pole positions in the NASCAR Cup Series, as of January 2025. He claimed one pole position in the 2024 season of the Cup Series, according to NASCAR's official website.
Bubba Wallace's top-10s
As of January 2025, Bubba Wallace has 46 Top-10 finishes in the NASCAR Cup Series, according to Motorsports Stats. He has acquired 36 Top-10s in Xfinity Series and 30 Top-10 finishes in the Craftsman Truck Series respectively. Bubba Wallace got his first point in NASCAR with an incredible second place finish at the 2018 Daytona 500. However, he could finish in the Top-10 only two more times that season ending up 28th in the Driver Standings.
Wallace had 9 Top-10 finishes in his breakout season with 23XI Racing. He finished at his career highest in Driver’s Standings during the 2023 season with another 10 Top-10 finishes. Wallace claimed 14 Top-10s in the Cup Series during the 2024 season.
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Bubba Wallace's top-5s
Bubba Wallace has finished in the Top-5 22 times in the NASCAR Cup Series, with six top-5s to his name in the NASCAR Cup Series 2024 season.
Bubba Wallace's DNFs
Bubba Wallace had three retirements in the 2024 season. He has faced 33 DNFs in the NASCAR Cup Series, as of January 2025.
FAQ's on Bubba Wallace
A. Bubba Wallace ranked 18th in the NASCAR Cup Series, as of January 2025.
A. Bubba Wallace will be sponsored by the United States Air Force in the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series.
A. Bubba Wallace’s wife is Amanda Carter.
A. Bubba Wallace got famous for becoming the first African-American to win a race in NASCAR in 50 years.
A. Yes, Bubba Wallace has a dog named Asher.
