Bubba Wallace News

Bubba Wallace now most well-known driver after Michael Jordan joins NASCAR

Bubba Wallace now most well-known driver after Michael Jordan joins NASCAR

October 27, 2020
In a new Morning Consult survey, 42 percent of Black adults said they are more interested in NASCAR than they were previously based on the entry of a Jordan-owned car driven by Wallace, including 24 percent who said they are “much more interested.” In addition, 1 in
TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - JUNE 22: Bubba Wallace, driver of the #43 Victory Junction Chevrolet, gives a thumbs up prior to the NASCAR Cup Series GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on June 22, 2020 in Talladega, Alabama. A noose was found in the garage stall of NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace at Talladega Superspeedway a week after the organization banned the Confederate flag at its facilities. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Root Insurance Partners with Bubba Wallace in a Celebration of Progress

Root Insurance Partners with Bubba Wallace in a Celebration of Progress

October 22, 2020
Root Insurance, a company driven to make insurance more fair, is announcing a partnership with Bubba Wallace, an athlete

Bubba Wallace, Clay Campbell and Matt Kauling named finalists for 2020 Comcast Community Champion of the Year Award

Bubba Wallace, Clay Campbell and Matt Kauling named finalists for 2020 Comcast Community Champion of the Year Award

October 22, 2020
Comcast announced today the finalists for the 2020 Comcast Community Champion of the Year Award, an annual award created to recognize the philanthropic efforts of individuals within the NASCAR industry
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Michael Jordan / Denny Hamlin team will be 23XI Racing and run No. 23

Michael Jordan / Denny Hamlin team will be 23XI Racing and run No. 23

October 22, 2020
UPDATE: NBA legend Michael Jordan and three-time Daytona 500 winner Denny Hamlin announced today that their newly-formed

Joe Gibbs confirms plans to work with Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin’s new team

Joe Gibbs confirms plans to work with Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin’s new team

October 8, 2020
[Joe] Gibbs’ driver Denny Hamlin is becoming a team owner with NBA legend Michael Jordan. The new team will begin the 2021 season as a single-car effort with Bubba Wallace as the driver. Gibbs confirmed the new organization will be working with them going forward

Bubba Wallace nominated for People’s Choice Award

Bubba Wallace nominated for People’s Choice Award

October 2, 2020
NASCAR Cup Series driver Bubba Wallace has been nominated for a People’s Choice Award, joining seven other figures on the “Game Changer of 2020” ballot in the Pop Culture category

Bubba Wallace to receive 2020 Stan Musial Award for Extraordinary Character

Bubba Wallace to receive 2020 Stan Musial Award for Extraordinary Character

September 23, 2020
Recognizing class, dignity and strength, it’s one of the most important awards in sports. And this year, it goes to one of the most important sports figures of 2020 – an athlete who has had a profound impact on his sport and the national dialogue surrounding racial

Bubba Wallace to serve at Grand Marshal of Las Vegas XFINITY race

Bubba Wallace to serve at Grand Marshal of Las Vegas XFINITY race

September 22, 2020
Alsco, the Official Uniform Provider of Race Fans, is proud to be the entitlement sponsor of the NASCAR Xfinity Series Alsco 300 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Sept. 26. The upcoming Las Vegas race marks a historic achievement for Alsco because it brings the company
TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - JUNE 22: Bubba Wallace, driver of the #43 Victory Junction Chevrolet, gives a thumbs up prior to the NASCAR Cup Series GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on June 22, 2020 in Talladega, Alabama. A noose was found in the garage stall of NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace at Talladega Superspeedway a week after the organization banned the Confederate flag at its facilities. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Denny Hamlin forming Cup team with Michael Jordan; Bubba Wallace to drive; charter from Germain Racing

Denny Hamlin forming Cup team with Michael Jordan; Bubba Wallace to drive; charter from Germain Racing

September 21, 2020
NBA legend Michael Jordan and three-time Daytona 500 winner Denny Hamlin today announced the formation of a new NASCAR Cup
TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - JUNE 22: Bubba Wallace, driver of the #43 Victory Junction Chevrolet, gives a thumbs up prior to the NASCAR Cup Series GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on June 22, 2020 in Talladega, Alabama. A noose was found in the garage stall of NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace at Talladega Superspeedway a week after the organization banned the Confederate flag at its facilities. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Bubba Wallace to drive for Denny Hamlin next season?

Bubba Wallace to drive for Denny Hamlin next season?

September 19, 2020
UPDATE 2: Fox Sports' Bob Pockrass, speaking on Race Hub says rumors continue to point to Bubba Wallace going to a new team

Urban Outfitters, NASCAR, Richard Petty Motorsports partner to help Bubba Wallace’s foundation

Urban Outfitters, NASCAR, Richard Petty Motorsports partner to help Bubba Wallace’s foundation

September 8, 2020
You don’t need to know NASCAR to know Bubba Wallace
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Bubba Wallace’s Darlington scheme is Petty….green…

Bubba Wallace’s Darlington scheme is Petty….green…

September 2, 2020
This weekend at Darlington, Bubba Wallace will run a special scheme throwing back to the time Richard Petty had to borrow
TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - JUNE 22: Team owner and NASCAR Hall of Famer Richard Petty stands with Bubba Wallace, driver of the #43 Victory Junction Chevrolet, during pre-race ceremonies prior to the NASCAR Cup Series GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on June 22, 2020 in Talladega, Alabama. A noose was found in the garage stall of NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace at Talladega Superspeedway a week after the organization banned the Confederate flag at its facilities. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Bubba Wallace? Richard Petty Motorsports? Denny Hamlin? Michael Jordan? Toyota? UPDATE

Bubba Wallace? Richard Petty Motorsports? Denny Hamlin? Michael Jordan? Toyota? UPDATE

August 29, 2020
UPDATES: Denny Hamlin did not confirm nor deny a rumor that he was interested in spearheading a consortium to purchase a

Bubba Wallace wins NMPA Spirit Award

Bubba Wallace wins NMPA Spirit Award

August 26, 2020
The National Motorsports Press Association has selected Bubba Wallace as the winner of the second-quarter Pocono Spirit Award for his advocacy to make NASCAR more diverse and inclusive
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Bubba Wallace announces DoorDash as multi-year sponsor: UPDATE

Bubba Wallace announces DoorDash as multi-year sponsor: UPDATE

August 14, 2020
DoorDash, the nation's leading last-mile logistics platform, announced a major multi-year partnership with Richard Petty