Who is Bubba Wallace grandfather?

His grandfather was Wendell Scott, the man who won that race in ’63 and until Wallace came along had been the only full-time Black racer in NASCAR Cup Series history.

Is Bubba Wallace related to Rusty?

Due to his last name, Wallace Jr. is often confused with NASCAR veteran Rusty Wallace, who drove in the Cup Series from 1980 to 2005. Aside from the last name that the two drivers share, they are not related to each other in any way, other than maybe their performances on the track.

Are Bubba Wallace’s parents African-American?

Bubba Wallace is biracial — his mom, Desiree Wallace is Black, and his dad, Darrell Wallace Sr. is white. In 2018, Bubba made history as the first full-time Black driver to compete in a NASCAR Cup Series since Wendell Scott did in 1971.

Is Bubba Wallace owned by Michael Jordan?

Jordan officially became the owner 23XI Racing with Hamlin as his minority partner. They selected Bubba Wallace as their driver and won their first race in October 2021 at Talladega. This year, 23XI Racing expanded, adding 2004 NASCAR champion Kurt Busch as its second driver.

Does Rusty Wallace have a son that races?

Stephen Wallace (born August 18, 1987) is an American stock car racing driver. A current super late model racer, he is the son of 1989 Winston Cup champion Rusty Wallace, the nephew of NASCAR drivers Kenny and Mike Wallace, and cousin of Chrissy Wallace.

What is Bubba Wallace salary?

Bubba Wallace’s earnings The estimated annual salary for Wallace’s 23XI Racing contract is $2.20 million. His salary is roughly $460,000, putting him in the 31st spot on NASCAR’s all-time list of highest-paid drivers.