Bubba Wallace Issues Apology After Wrecking Kyle Larson At Las Vegas

https://www.whiskeyriff.com ^ | October 17, 2022 | Aaron Ryan

[Red Badger]

Seems like Bubba Wallace has had some time to reflect on his actions from yesterday’s NASCAR race. And now he’s issuing an apology.

In case you missed it, on lap 94 of the NASCAR Cup Series South Point 400, Kyle Larson made a pass on Kevin Harvick to go neck and neck with Bubba Wallace who was coming past Harvick on the outside.

Larson rode up the track and put Bubba into the wall.

But Wallace, in a wild and high-speed display of retaliation, took out Larson after the contact, ending both of their days, and taking Christopher Bell, a playoff driver, out in the process.

And then after the wreck, Bubba took off his helmet, walked over to Larson who was exiting his own car, and started shoving him.

Larson declined to engage in what could’ve turned into a roadside fight.

Immediately following the race, Bubba was rather pointed in his criticism of Larson:

“When you get shoved into the fence, deliberately like he did, trying to force me to lift, steering is gone… Larson wanted to make a three-wide divebomb, never cleared me.

And I don’t lift, so I know I’m kinda new to running up front, but I don’t lift…. just a piss poor move on his execution.”

And when asked about the dangers of retaliating like that, at those high speeds, Bubba told the trackside reporter:

“Stop fishing, stop fishing…”

Seemed like a valid question to me, especially given the injuries we’ve seen in this new car this season. But ok…

And finally, when asked about taking out fellow Toyota teammate in Christopher Bell in the process, Bubba called it “sports.”

But it seems like Bubba’s calmed down a little bit. Had some time to reflect on his action (and his reaction). And, let’s be honest, probably heard from his team owners and sponsors.

And now he’s issued an apology.

In a statement posted to social media, Wallace apologized for his actions after the wreck – but seemed to stop short of apologizing to Larson for wrecking him, aside from the fact that Christopher Bell was taken out in the incident.

“I want to apologize for my actions on Sunday following the on-track incident with Kyle Larson and the No. 5 car.

My behavior does not align with the core values that are shared by 23XI Racing and our partners, who have played a crucial role in my incredible journey to the top of this great sport.

I want to apologize to NASCAR and the fans, along with Christopher Bell, Joe Gibbs Racing, and Toyota for putting them in a situation in the Playoffs that they do not deserve.

I compete with immense passion, and with passion at times comes frustration. Upon reflecting, I should have represented our partners and core team values better than I did by letting my frustrations follow me outside of the car. You live and learn, and I intend to learn from this.”

NASCAR Fans Call For Bubba Wallace’s Suspension After Dangerous Retaliation Against Kyle Larson There has yet to be any disciplinary actions taken by NASCAR over the retaliation, but needless to say, fans are not happy with Wallace, and many are calling for his suspension.

With the amount of concussion issues we’ve seen this year, including what may be a career ending injury for Kurt Busch, it’s clear these Next Gen cars are not as safe as they should be.

So is intentionally causing a wreck at such a high rate of speed suspension-worthy?

Of course Bubba has probably the largest group of haters in NASCAR and they couldn’t wait to get on the Tweeter and scream for a permanent ban, but this seemed to be more than just your usual Bubba haters calling for a suspension:

[mabarker1]

I forgot to put in the Penalty comparison of a loose tire/wheel on Pit Road.
Car/Crew Chief and Tyre Carrier suspended for 4 weeks and a $50,000.00 fine.

So blubba got off scot free for his transgender fail.

[mabarker1]

LOL !!!! Great job, I like it !!!

[mabarker1]

First I must make note that blubba Wallace came up the nutscar ladder using the nutscar Diversity Program to get up to the Cup level of nutscar and when he hit a roadblock of sorts. I personally think that is why noosegate happened. It was a way to climb that last 1/2 rung of the ladder. He came out of noosegate smelling like a rose. 23XI Racing Team was created by Denny Hamlin and Michael Jordan as a Team to coddle blubba up that last 1/2 ladder rung. 23XI Racing Team has Leased/Purchased it’s Cars, Engines, Equipment, Crew, Physical Training and Playbook from Joe Gibbs Racing aka JGR. One of the top teams in nutscar. This is a Silver Platter Buffet laid right in front of blubba for the taking and he should not need for anything, EXCEPT for him to apply Morals and Responsibility to what has been provided for him.
So far I don’t see blubba doing the right things with all that has been given to him...