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Bubba Wallace becomes first Black driver to win top NASCAR race since 1963
nbcnews.com ^
| Oct. 4, 2021
| The Associated Press
Posted on 10/05/2021 2:54:01 AM PDT by Berlin_Freeper
Bubba Wallace became just the second Black driver to win at NASCAR's top Cup Series level when rain stopped Monday's playoff race at Talladega Superspeedway.
Wallace had driven through a crash and to the front of the field five laps before the second rain stoppage of the race. NASCAR tried to dry the track for nearly 45 minutes, but called things off as sunset approached and the rain showing no sign of ceasing.
Wallace had been waiting atop his pit stand celebrated wildly with his crew when the race was called. Wallace is in his first season driving for 23X1 Racing, a team owned by both Denny Hamlin and Michael Jordan.
Wallace broke down in tears after he returned to his parked No. 23 Toyota. The car number was picked for co-owner Jordan, who wore 23 in the NBA.
“This is for all the kids out there that want to have an opportunity and whatever they want to achieve, and be the best at what they want to do,” Wallace said as he choked back tears. “You’re going to go through a lot of (BS). But you always got to stick true to your path and not let the nonsense get to you.
“Stay strong. Stay humble. Stay hungry. Been plenty of times when I wanted to give up.”
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TOPICS: Sports
KEYWORDS: bubbawallace; nascar
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To: Berlin_Freeper
The infamous Bubba Wallace?
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posted on
10/05/2021 2:59:16 AM PDT
by
Guenevere
(When the foundations are being destroyed what can the righteous do t)
To: Berlin_Freeper
But you always got to stick true to your path and not let the nonsense get to you.Turned it all off the day 15 FIB agents showed up to investigate a garage door.
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posted on
10/05/2021 2:59:45 AM PDT
by
Libloather
(Why do climate change hoax deniers live in mansions on the beach?)
To: Berlin_Freeper
His car will probably fill with water in the garage as there’s now no way to close the door.
To: Berlin_Freeper
.. “This is for all the kids out there that want to have an opportunity and whatever they want to achieve, and be the best at what they want to do,”.. Really, you drove around in a circle and didn’t wreck and won by default. What do you want, a medal?
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posted on
10/05/2021 3:03:12 AM PDT
by
newnhdad
(Our new motto: USA, it was fun while it lasted.)
To: Berlin_Freeper
In other words...he didn’t win the race.
To: Berlin_Freeper
Bubba Wallace became just the second Black driver to win at NASCAR's top Cup Series level when rain stopped Monday's playoff race at Talladega Superspeedway.I am surprised dude even had time to race. I thought he spent the majority of his time, doing Jussie Smollet type of stuff, looking for MAGA hats, hanging from garage door loops. 🥵
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posted on
10/05/2021 3:10:38 AM PDT
by
Mark17
(USAF ATCer, Retired. Father of USAF pilot. ATCers & pilots, the quintessential elements of aviation)
To: Berlin_Freeper
**118 of 188 laps looks like an asterisk win.
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posted on
10/05/2021 3:12:32 AM PDT
by
NautiNurse
(Puddin' Head Joe--We are checking our watches for the end of your miserable White House tenure.)
To: Libloather
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posted on
10/05/2021 3:15:45 AM PDT
by
heavy metal
(smiling improves your face value as well as making people wonder what the hell you're up to... 😁)
To: Guenevere
Finding a noose on the garage door is one way to gain fame. I’m more impressed with wins on the track. Congratulations Bubba!
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posted on
10/05/2021 3:16:43 AM PDT
by
jimfree
(My 18 y/o granddaughter continues to have more quality exec experience than Joe Biden.)
To: NautiNurse
We’ll never get rid of this guy now. He’ll be the face of Nascar for the next decade.
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posted on
10/05/2021 3:17:02 AM PDT
by
lodi90
To: NautiNurse
A shortened win is a win.
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posted on
10/05/2021 3:17:26 AM PDT
by
jimfree
(My 18 y/o granddaughter continues to have more quality exec experience than Joe Biden.)
To: jimfree
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posted on
10/05/2021 3:21:57 AM PDT
by
SheepWhisperer
(My enemy saw me on my knees, head bowed and thought they had won until I rose up and said Amen!)
To: Berlin_Freeper
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posted on
10/05/2021 3:22:11 AM PDT
by
harpu
( "...it's better to be hated for who you are than loved for someone you're not!")
To: Sacajaweau
He never apologized for the noose hoax.
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posted on
10/05/2021 3:27:57 AM PDT
by
alstewartfan
("She looks like she's 19 years old, sitting there like a lady with her legs crossed." Creepy Joe)
To: SheepWhisperer
“Let’s Go Bubba”LOL. A brilliant mash-up of current events.
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posted on
10/05/2021 3:43:49 AM PDT
by
jimfree
(My 18 y/o granddaughter continues to have more quality exec experience than Joe Biden.)
To: Guenevere
The infamous Bubba Wallace? The NOOSECAR driver.
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posted on
10/05/2021 3:58:21 AM PDT
by
MtnClimber
(For photos of Colorado scenery and wildlife, click on my screen name for my FR home page.)
To: SheepWhisperer
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posted on
10/05/2021 3:58:24 AM PDT
by
moovova
(There will never be another fair presidential election in the USA.)
To: Sacajaweau
"In other words...he didn’t win the race." Yeah, that was my take. Looks like this is pretty much a 'participation trophy'. Or just a sop for 'racing while black'.
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posted on
10/05/2021 4:04:36 AM PDT
by
Joe Brower
("Might we not live in a nobler dream than this?" -- John Ruskin)
To: alstewartfan
The whole thing was a***nine.
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