| Car Number | #23 |
| Team | 23XI Racing |
| Manufacturer | Toyota |
| Nationality | American |
| Born | October 8, 1993 - Mobile, Alabama |
| Age | 32 |
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Biography
Bubba Wallace is one of the most significant figures in modern NASCAR, both for his on-track achievements and his role in pushing the sport toward greater inclusivity. Born in Mobile, Alabama, Wallace became the first Black driver to win a Cup Series race since Wendell Scott in 1963 when he won at Talladega in 2021. That historic victory with 23XI Racing - the team co-owned by Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin - was a watershed moment for NASCAR's diversity efforts.
Wallace came through NASCAR's Drive for Diversity program and spent time in the Truck and Xfinity Series before earning a full-time Cup ride with Richard Petty Motorsports in 2018. His move to 23XI Racing as the team's first driver in 2021 was a pivotal career decision that put him in competitive Toyota equipment. His second Cup win came at Kansas in 2022, proving his Talladega victory was no fluke.
Beyond his racing, Wallace has been an influential voice for social justice in NASCAR, including his advocacy for the Confederate flag ban at NASCAR events in 2020. His visibility and willingness to use his platform have brought new fans to the sport and challenged NASCAR to evolve. At 32, Wallace continues to represent 23XI Racing and serves as an important ambassador for diversity in motorsport.
Interesting Facts
- First Black driver to win a Cup race since Wendell Scott in 1963
- Won at Talladega (2021) and Kansas (2022) in the Cup Series
- 23XI Racing's original driver when the team launched in 2021
- Came through NASCAR's Drive for Diversity program
- Instrumental in NASCAR's decision to ban the Confederate flag at events
- From Mobile, Alabama