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Time of India
2 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Bubba Wallace makes history as first Black driver to conquer Indianapolis Motor Speedway's iconic oval stage
Bubba Wallace. Image via: Darron Cummings/ AP Bubba Wallace etched his name into NASCAR history on Sunday with a gripping victory at the Brickyard 400, becoming the first Black driver to win on the legendary 2.5-mile oval at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. With fuel concerns, a late rain delay, and back-to-back overtimes testing every nerve, Wallace held off defending champion Kyle Larson to clinch his biggest Cup Series win yet. Bubba Wallace rewrites the script with an astonishing win After climbing out of his No. 23 Toyota, Wallace took a moment to soak in what he had just accomplished. His raw emotion said it all. 'This one's really cool,' Wallace said (via AP). 'Coming off Turn 4, I knew I was going to get there — unless we ran out of gas. I was surprised I wasn't crying like a little baby.' But the win didn't come easily. Larson had trimmed a 5-second gap to under 3 seconds with six laps remaining when rain brought the race to a halt. As cars sat parked on pit lane, Wallace mentally recalibrated. 'The whole time I'm thinking are we going? Are we not? I will say I leaned more towards 'I know we're going to go back racing. Be ready. Don't get complacent here.'' When the green flag returned, Wallace surged ahead on the first restart, only for a crash behind him to force a second overtime. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Libas Purple Days Sale Libas Undo That left his crew scrambling to calculate whether there was enough fuel to finish. He risked everything by staying out, and the gamble paid off. Bubba Wallace's Brickyard win ends 100-race drought, fuels 23XI momentum and delivers powerful message beyond racing Sunday's triumph snapped Wallace's 100-race winless streak, dating back to Kansas in 2022. It was his third Cup Series win overall, but his first at one of NASCAR's four crown jewel events. It also locked him into the playoffs and delivered a major boost to 23XI Racing — co-owned by NBA legend Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin — in the midst of an ongoing legal dispute with NASCAR. Even Larson tipped his hat to Wallace after the race, admitting he had no answer for the No. 23's strategy and execution. 'Congrats to Bubba. That's so cool. This is a big race, and he's a good dude,' Larson said. Also Read: Paige Bueckers and A'ja Wilson share courtside moments with legendary athlete Usain Bolt as Aces beat Wings FAQs What race did Bubba Wallace just win? The Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Why is Wallace's win historic? He became the first Black driver to win on the iconic 2.5-mile oval. How many career Cup Series wins does Bubba Wallace have now? Three, including this Brickyard victory. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Bubba Wallace wins Brickyard 400: Here's how much prize money he will get
Bubba Wallace won the Brickyard 400, making NASCAR history in the process. Bubba Wallace didn't reach the victory lane without some consternation, despite the final gap being 0.222 seconds. (AP) He became the first Black driver to win a major race on Indianapolis Motor Speedway's 2.5-mile oval, surviving a late rain delay, two overtimes, concerns over running out of fuel and a hard-charging Kyle Larson on Sunday in the Brickyard 400. 'Unbelievable,' Wallace shouted on his radio after crossing the yard of bricks. Besides making history, Wallace is also in for a solid payday. How much prize money Bubba Wallace will get The total prize pool stands at $11,055,250, with the winner reportedly set to get eight to ten per cent of this amount – which translates to a check of around $884,420 and $1,105,525. There is also $1 million prize money for whoever wins the in-season challenge. The race inside the race — the In-Season Challenge — went to Ty Gibbs, who had a better car than Ty Dillon in qualifying and on race day. Gibbs finished 21st o win the inaugural March Madness-like single-elimination tournament and collect the prize. The Brickyard 400 – that is the 400-mile race – takes place in three stages of 50, 50, and 60 laps. How Bubba Wallace won Brickyard 400 Wallace didn't reach the victory lane without some consternation, despite the final gap being 0.222 seconds. Larson trailed by 5.057 seconds with 14 laps to go but the gap was down to about three seconds with six remaining when the yellow flag came out because of rain. The cars rolled to a stop on pit lane with four to go, giving Wallace about 20 additional minutes to think and rethink his restart strategy. Also Read | Fights over charters loom over NASCAR as teams, series await key court rulings But after beating Larson through the second turn, a crash behind the leaders forced a second overtime, extending the race even more laps as Wallace's team thought he might run out of gas. Wallace risked everything by staying on the track then beat the defending race winner off the restart again to prevent Larson from becoming the fourth back-to-back winner of the Brickyard. Next up, cup drivers will continue their brief Midwestern tour next Sunday when they race at Iowa. (With AP inputs)
USA Today
3 days ago
- Automotive
- USA Today
Fantastic photos of Bubba Wallace's Brickyard 400 win
Bubba Wallace came into the Brickyard 400 on a 100-race losing streak. He left on a one-race winning streak and that is all that matters. The driver of the 23 car -- you know, the one owned in part by Michael Jordan -- outlasted a rain delay and two overtime sessions to capture a Crown Jewel of the NASCAR Cup Series on Sunday. Wallace took the inside on both restarts and was able to drive away from Kyle Larson and the rest of the field for a victory with his 23XI car. This was Wallace's third career win and the biggest by far. He qualifies for the playoffs and will ride momentum into the final races leading into the postseason scramble. Bubba Wallace wins Brickyard 400 Bubba Wallace wins Brickyard 400 Bubba Wallace wins Brickyard 400 Bubba Wallace wins Brickyard 400 Bubba Wallace wins Brickyard 400 Bubba Wallace wins Brickyard 400 Bubba Wallace wins Brickyard 400 Bubba Wallace wins Brickyard 400 Bubba Wallace wins Brickyard 400 Bubba Wallace wins Brickyard 400 Bubba Wallace wins Brickyard 400 Bubba Wallace wins Brickyard 400 Bubba Wallace wins Brickyard 400 Bubba Wallace wins Brickyard 400 Bubba Wallace wins Brickyard 400 Bubba Wallace wins Brickyard 400 Bubba Wallace wins Brickyard 400 Bubba Wallace wins Brickyard 400 Bubba Wallace wins Brickyard 400 Bubba Wallace wins Brickyard 400
Fox Sports
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Fox Sports
Bubba Wallace becomes first Black driver to win a major race on Indianapolis' oval
Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Bubba Wallace became the first Black driver to win a major race on Indianapolis Motor Speedway's 2.5-mile oval, surviving a late rain delay, two overtimes, concerns over running out of fuel and a hard-charging Kyle Larson on Sunday in the Brickyard 400. The third NASCAR Cup victory of Wallace's career was also his most significant — his first win at one of the series' four crown jewel races. It snapped a 100-race winless streak that dated to 2022 at Kansas. He also won at Talladega in 2021, but this milestone victory also gave him a playoff spot. No Black driver has won the Indianapolis 500, and Formula 1 raced on the track's road course. 'Unbelievable,' Wallace shouted on his radio after crossing the yard of bricks. And while the final gap was 0.222 seconds, he didn't reach victory lane without some consternation. Larson trailed by 5.057 seconds with 14 laps to go but the gap was down to about three seconds with six remaining when the yellow flag came out because of rain. The cars rolled to a stop on pit lane with four to go, giving Wallace about 20 additional minutes to think and rethink his restart strategy. But after beating Larson through the second turn, a crash behind the leaders forced a second overtime, extending the race even more laps as Wallace's team thought he might run out of gas. Wallace risked everything by staying on the track then beat the defending race winner off the restart again to prevent Larson from becoming the fourth back-to-back winner of the Brickyard. It also alleviated the frustration Wallace felt Saturday when he spent most of the qualifying session on the provisional pole only to see Chase Briscoe surpass with one of the last runs in the session. He made sure there was no repeat Sunday, giving an added boost to the 23XI Racing co-owned by basketball Hall of Famer Michael Jordan and last week's race winner, Denny Hamlin, as it continues to battle NASCAR in court over its charter status. The race inside the race — the In-Season Challenge — went to Ty Gibbs, who had a better car than Ty Dillon in qualifying and on race day. Gibbs finished 21st o win the inaugural March Madness-like single-elimination tournament and collect the $1 million prize. Dillon, a surprise championship round entrant after making the field as the 32nd and final driver, finished 28th. Three-time series champ Joey Logano appeared to have the edge with 26 laps to go until his right rear tire went flat. Though he was able to drive it into pit lane for a tire change, he lost power and struggled to get back on the track, knocking him out of contention. Ryan Blaney held off Kyle Larson and Denny Hamlin to win the second stage, giving Blaney his fifth stage win of the year. Pole winner Chase Briscoe won the first stage, finishing ahead of Bubba Wallace and William Byron. It was Briscoe's second stage win of the season, his first since Pocono. Up next Cup drivers will continue their brief Midwestern tour next Sunday when they race at Iowa. ___ AP auto racing: recommended Item 1 of 3
Hamilton Spectator
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Hamilton Spectator
Bubba Wallace becomes first Black driver to win a major race on Indianapolis' oval
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Bubba Wallace became the first Black driver to win a major race on Indianapolis Motor Speedway's 2.5-mile oval, surviving a late rain delay, two overtimes, concerns over running out of fuel and a hard-charging Kyle Larson on Sunday in the Brickyard 400. The third NASCAR Cup victory of Wallace's career was also his most significant — his first win at one of the series' four crown jewel races. It snapped a 100-race winless streak that dated to 2022 at Kansas. He also won at Talladega in 2021, but this milestone victory also gave him a playoff spot. No Black driver has won the Indianapolis 500, and Formula 1 raced on the track's road course. 'Unbelievable,' Wallace shouted on his radio after crossing the yard of bricks. And while the final gap was 0.222 seconds, he didn't reach victory lane without some consternation. Larson trailed by 5.057 seconds with 14 laps to go but the gap was down to about three seconds with six remaining when the yellow flag came out because of rain. The cars rolled to a stop on pit lane with four to go, giving Wallace about 20 additional minutes to think and rethink his restart strategy. But after beating Larson through the second turn, a crash behind the leaders forced a second overtime, extending the race even more laps as Wallace's team thought he might run out of gas. Wallace risked everything by staying on the track then beat the defending race winner off the restart again to prevent Larson from becoming the fourth back-to-back winner of the Brickyard. It also alleviated the frustration Wallace felt Saturday when he spent most of the qualifying session on the provisional pole only to see Chase Briscoe surpass with one of the last runs in the session. He made sure there was no repeat Sunday, giving an added boost to the 23XI Racing co-owned by basketball Hall of Famer Michael Jordan and last week's race winner, Denny Hamlin, as it continues to battle NASCAR in court over its charter status. The race inside the race — the In-Season Challenge — went to Ty Gibbs, who had a better car than Ty Dillon in qualifying and on race day. Gibbs finished 21st o win the inaugural March Madness-like single-elimination tournament and collect the $1 million prize. Dillon, a surprise championship round entrant after making the field as the 32nd and final driver, finished 28th. Three-time series champ Joey Logano appeared to have the edge with 26 laps to go until his right rear tire went flat. Though he was able to drive it into pit lane for a tire change, he lost power and struggled to get back on the track, knocking him out of contention. Ryan Blaney held off Kyle Larson and Denny Hamlin to win the second stage, giving Blaney his fifth stage win of the year. Pole winner Chase Briscoe won the first stage, finishing ahead of Bubba Wallace and William Byron. It was Briscoe's second stage win of the season, his first since Pocono. Up next Cup drivers will continue their brief Midwestern tour next Sunday when they race at Iowa. ___ AP auto racing: Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
