Bubba Wallace Makes Bold Statement About NASCAR Mexico Race

Newsweek

6 hours ago

Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources.
Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content.
NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace enjoyed the NASCAR Cup Mexico City race on Sunday, making a bold statement about the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez.
The American motorsport series made history, holding its first Cup Series race in Mexico ever, in what was an action-packed affair.
Wallace finished 12th in the race, gaining 12 places from his 25th-place starting spot.
JUNE 15: Bubba Wallace, driver of the #23 Chumba Casino Toyota, looks on during pre-race ceremonies prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Viva Mexico 250 at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez on June 15, 2025 in Mexico...
JUNE 15: Bubba Wallace, driver of the #23 Chumba Casino Toyota, looks on during pre-race ceremonies prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Viva Mexico 250 at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez on June 15, 2025 in Mexico City, Mexico. More
Photo byThe 23XI Racing driver, while enjoying his strong performance in the race, took to X after the race to share his feelings about the atmosphere.
"It was f***ing awesome racing in Mexico and feeling all that love," Wallace posted. "Thanks to all the new fans!"
This is what my translator gave me:
Fue f***ing increíble a correr en México y sentir todo el cariño. Muchas gracias a todos los fans nuevos!
~It was f***ing awesome racing in Mexico and feeling all that love. Thanks to all the new fans! 👊🏾~ — Bubba Wallace (@BubbaWallace) June 16, 2025
The race itself featured changing conditions as the rain stopped and started out of nowhere, making it difficult for teams to strategize.
The fans in attendance enjoyed the jeopardy that the rain brought, and didn't let a little water stop their fun.
The Mexico race was the first NASCAR event held outside of America in years, making it a truly special occasion.
Before the race started, Wallace was impressed with the reception from America's southern neighbor and hopes it becomes a recurring event.
"I think this is a massive step to be in this demographic, in this market," Wallace told the media.
"I think the leadership has done a good job with everything that is in place for us to get here and put on an event for the local crowd here in Mexico.
"The real answer to that will be post-race once we all see it all – like this is my first couple of hours on the race track grounds, and I've enjoyed it so far.
"I've enjoyed being away from the race track. I've enjoyed my time at the race track."
While the first race was successful, travel and logistical issues are putting a race in Mexico for 2026 in doubt.
NASCAR was in Michigan the weekend before Mexico. Teams faced a real time crunch, getting things moved across the border in a short time span.
"I think if we can work out the kinks of logistics and traveling – we've all seen the traffic nightmares that some teams have had over the last 24 hours," Wallace added.
"I think if we can all come together and come up with some solid plan, that we won't have to run into that issue again. Nothing is ever the same. I think it can be done.
"I know the teams go through a lot of stress.
"Our truck drivers are the real heroes for this week, traveling 2,500 miles, or somewhere around that number if I'm correct, just to not go home and have an off weekend, we go right back to Pocono – it is still game on for the next several weeks. Logistics need to be worked out for sure, but I think we can do it."
The future of NASCAR in Mexico is uncertain, but if Bubba Wallace has his way, he will be eating authentic tacos again next year.