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Bubba Wallace does not believe he did anything wrong at Martinsville Speedway that resulted in his 23XI Racing team being penalized with two others for race manipulation. “We can all agree to disag…
Bubba Wallace defended his actions at Martinsville Speedway and stated his innocence regarding race manipulation, despite his team being penalized. He expressed a sense of acceptance, emphasizing their current focus on the race at Phoenix. Wallace slowed down on the final lap, allowing his Toyota teammate Christopher Bell to pass him to secure a tiebreaker for the championship. NASCAR penalized Bell, leading to William Byron advancing to the championship race instead. Wallace was fined and penalized, along with his team members, for their part in the incident. Despite the frustrations and challenges faced during the week, Wallace acknowledged the need to move forward and focus on the upcoming race, albeit under strained circumstances with his departing crew chief. The team decided not to appeal the penalty, choosing to concentrate on supporting Wallace’s teammate, Tyler Reddick, who is competing for the Cup Series championship.
