23XI Racing driver Bubba Wallace has opened up on fatherhood and how this has impacted his outlook on racing.
The Alabama-born driver made his NASCAR Cup Series debut in 2017 with Richard Petty Motorsports as he stepped in for an injured Aric Almirola, and celebrated his maiden win in the 2017 YellaWood 500 at Talladega. His impressive debut secured him a full-time seat on the team in 2018, where he stayed until he moved to 23XI Racing in 2021.
Wallace and his wife, Amanda, welcomed their son, Becks Hayden Wallace, on 29 September 2024. The driver, who has been part of the 23XI Racing team since its inception in 2021, explained to CBS Mornings that becoming a father has made his realise that "nothing else matters anymore." He commented:
"Nothing else matters anymore, besides being a great father, being a great husband, being a great family man.
"Prior to that, it was always racing first, and I've missed out on a lot of good memories and opportunities by putting that first and causing a lot of stress from within or the people surrounding me ... It took having a kid to realize there's so much more to life."
He added: "My wife is the absolute trooper. The six months have been nothing short of craziness for her ... I don't see all that she has to deal with, and so more power to the mothers."
23XI Racing is co-owned by NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin and NBA icon Michael Jordan. The 31-year-old driver also commented on the support he receives, especially from the latter.
Bubba Wallace, 23XI Racing Toyota
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"We talk multiple times throughout the week, and definitely, there's a text before and definitely after a race. He's watching. Good or bad, win, lose, or draw, he's always watching."
Wallace celebrated a third-place finish in the Cook Out 400 at Martinsville Speedway last weekend. He is currently in eighth in the Cup Series standings with 208 points.
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