Bubba Wallace, born William Darrell Wallace Jr. on October 8, 1993, in Mobile, Alabama, is a prominent American stock car racing driver. He competes full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series, piloting the No. 23 Toyota Camry for 23XI Racing, a team co-owned by Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin.
Career Highlights:
- NASCAR Cup Series: Wallace made his Cup Series debut in 2017 and secured his first victory at Talladega Superspeedway in October 2021. He added a second win at Kansas Speedway in 2022.
- NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series: In 2014, Wallace became the first African-American driver to win a race in this series, achieving victory at Martinsville Speedway.
- NASCAR Xfinity Series: Wallace has competed in multiple Xfinity Series races, with his best season finish being 7th in 2015.
Recent Performance:
The 2025 season has seen Wallace exhibit a positive start. At Homestead-Miami Speedway, he achieved a third-place finish, reflecting his team’s potential for strong performances this year.
Personal Life:
In September 2024, Wallace and his wife, Amanda Carter, welcomed their first child, a son named Becks Hayden Wallace. Reflecting on fatherhood, Wallace shared that each day brings new experiences and challenges.