Bubba Wallace’s suspension needs to be NASCAR’s new precedent: Bianchi
2 years, 2 months ago

Bubba Wallace’s suspension needs to be NASCAR’s new precedent: Bianchi

New York Times  

In the end, NASCAR had no choice. Wallace is suspended one race for deliberately turning into Larson’s car while they were at speed during Sunday’s Cup Series race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, a reckless decision that resulted in Larson spinning head-on into the front-stretch wall. “That could’ve been the end of Kyle Larson’s career,” Las Vegas race winner Joey Logano said Tuesday morning on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio. Kyle Busch put Ron Hornaday into the wall under caution during a 2011 Trucks race at the 1.5-mile Texas Motor Speedway, which cost Busch his spots in that weekend’s Xfinity and Cup races. When you take into account the safety component, when you factor in what we know about the risks of head injuries and high-speed impacts, when you are just days removed from a former Cup champion quasi-retiring due to a concussion sustained months earlier in qualifying, and when you then see the replay of Larson spinning across the front stretch toward the outside wall at a high rate of speed — any idea that NASCAR should only slap drivers on the wrist for this should disappear.

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NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace not sharing details of last altercation with Aric Almirola
5 months, 3 weeks ago

NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace not sharing details of last altercation with Aric Almirola

Associated Press  

LEBANON, Tenn. — Bubba Wallace refused Saturday to discuss the details of the physical altercation in late May that led to the suspension of Aric Almirola by Joe Gibbs Racing, saying he preferred to “keep some people’s images good.” Wallace spoke after qualifying for Sunday’s Cup Series race at the Nashville Superspeedway, briefly addressing an altercation that was first reported …

NASCAR at Daytona: Bubba Wallace in, Chase Elliott out of playoffs; Ryan Preece has terrifying crash
1 year, 3 months ago

NASCAR at Daytona: Bubba Wallace in, Chase Elliott out of playoffs; Ryan Preece has terrifying crash

New York Times  

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Bubba Wallace made the NASCAR playoffs for the first time, taking the last available spot in the 16-driver field on Saturday night at Daytona International Speedway. Later, 23XI Racing co-owner Michael Jordan sauntered down pit road to congratulate Wallace and crew members — and told crew chief Bootie Barker he’d see him next week at the …

Bubba Wallace accepts penalty, wants consistency
2 years, 1 month ago

Bubba Wallace accepts penalty, wants consistency

Associated Press  

Bubba Wallace returned to NASCAR competition Saturday and said last week’s one-race suspension was difficult, but he recognizes that the penalty was warranted. “‘Hey, I’m good with being the example if we can keep this consistent moving forward because it’s happened multiple times this year and it’s something that may continue to happen you know, for other drivers down the …

NASCAR suspends Bubba Wallace 1 race for Las Vegas crash
2 years, 2 months ago

NASCAR suspends Bubba Wallace 1 race for Las Vegas crash

Associated Press  

Bubba Wallace received a one race suspension from NASCAR after an investigation determined he deliberately spun reigning Cup champion Kyle Larson at Las Vegas in a “dangerous act” of retaliation before confronting him afterward. Wallace had a shoving match with Larson after Sunday’s incident at Las Vegas and also pushed away a NASCAR official. Wallace on Monday night apologized “for …

Column: Wallace ignored his own mantra in Larson conflict
2 years, 2 months ago

Column: Wallace ignored his own mantra in Larson conflict

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — Bubba Wallace adopted the mantra of “Peace. Wallace claims his steering broke when Larson bounced him into the wall so he had no control of his Toyota when he shot down the speedway and hooked Larson’s car. Wallace’s hit spun Larson directly back into traffic, where he slammed into the door of title hopeful Christopher Bell. “I’m …

Wallace charges after Larson following crash at Las Vegas
2 years, 2 months ago

Wallace charges after Larson following crash at Las Vegas

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — Bubba Wallace tried to fight reigning NASCAR champion Kyle Larson after a crash Sunday at Las Vegas Motor Speedway that also collected title contender Christopher Bell. Larson tried to turn away from him and several times lifted his arms to block Wallace’s shoves, but Wallace got in multiple shots before a NASCAR safety worker separated the two. …

Kyle Larson wraps up comeback season with first NASCAR title
3 years, 1 month ago

Kyle Larson wraps up comeback season with first NASCAR title

The Hindu  

Kyle Larson closed his comeback season in NASCAR with his first championship on Sunday, where he capped his return from a nearly year-long suspension with a title-winning victory at Phoenix Raceway. His crew performed its second-fastest stop of the season — a span that stretches 38 races — and Larson went from last among the final four to first. READ …

Kyle Larson celebrates return with 1st win since suspension
3 years, 9 months ago

Kyle Larson celebrates return with 1st win since suspension

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — Kyle Larson wasn’t sure he’d ever race again in NASCAR, and if he could, he didn’t know who would even hire him. “I didn’t know if I’d ever have an opportunity to win a NASCAR race again,” said Larson, who again thanked Hendrick for taking “a massive chance on me.” Hendrick was both thrilled and surprised by …

NASCAR's Kyle Larson wins first race since his nine-month ban for uttering a racial slur on live TV
3 years, 9 months ago

NASCAR's Kyle Larson wins first race since his nine-month ban for uttering a racial slur on live TV

Daily Mail  

Nearly 11 months after being suspended and fired for saying a racial slur on live television, NASCAR driver Kyle Larson won Sunday's Pennzoil 400 in Las Vegas, and was quickly congratulated by the circuit's only black driver, Bubba Wallace. Nearly 11 months after being suspended and fired for saying a racial slur on live television, NASCAR driver Kyle Larson won …

Kyle Larson reinstated by NASCAR after racial slur - motorsport news
4 years, 2 months ago

Kyle Larson reinstated by NASCAR after racial slur - motorsport news

The Hindu  

Kyle Larson, who was suspended by NASCAR and fired by his team Chip Ganassi Racing for using a racial slur during a live streamed iRacing esports event in April, has been reinstated, NASCAR said on Monday. "Kyle Larson has fulfilled the requirements set by NASCAR, and has taken several voluntary measures, to better educate himself so that he can use …

Kyle Larson reinstated to compete in NASCAR in 2021
4 years, 2 months ago

Kyle Larson reinstated to compete in NASCAR in 2021

Daily Mail  

Suspended NASCAR driver Kyle Larson has been reinstated by the stock car circuit six months after he was heard using the n-word during a live broadcast. SCROLL DOWN FOR VIDEO Suspended NASCAR driver Kyle Larson has been reinstated by the stock car circuit six months after he was heard using the n-word during a live broadcast The 27-year-old Larson was …

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