
official information confirming that NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace has been suspended for 10 races or fined $100,000 for the use of foul language following an incident at Phoenix Raceway. Such a significant penalty would typically be widely reported across reputable sports news outlets,
However, Bubba Wallace has faced penalties from NASCAR in the past for various infractions:
1. Post-Race Incident with Alex Bowman (July 2024): After the Chicago Street Race on July 7, 2024, Wallace was involved in a post-race incident with Alex Bowman. Following a collision during the race where Bowman turned Wallace, resulting in a spin, Wallace retaliated by intentionally colliding with Bowman’s car during the cool-down lap. NASCAR fined Wallace $50,000 for this retaliatory action, citing violations of the NASCAR Rule Book related to member conduct and actions detrimental to stock car racing.
2. Race Manipulation Penalty (November 2024): In the Martinsville playoff race in November 2024, Wallace and his team were penalized for actions deemed as race manipulation. Wallace reportedly faked a tire failure and slowed down to allow fellow Toyota driver Christopher Bell to pass him, potentially aiding Bell’s chances to make the Championship 4. As a result, NASCAR fined Wallace and his team $100,000 each, docked 50 driver and owner points, and suspended crew chief Bootie Barker for the season finale at Phoenix Raceway.
3. On-Track Incident with Kyle Larson (October 2022): During a race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in October 2022, Wallace was involved in an on-track incident with Kyle Larson. After contact from Larson’s car sent Wallace into the wall, Wallace retaliated by intentionally spinning Larson’s car, which also collected Christopher Bell. Following the incident, Wallace confronted Larson physically on the track. NASCAR suspended Wallace for one race for his actions, emphasizing the severity of intentionally wrecking another competitor and the subsequent physical altercation.
It’s important to note that while Wallace has faced penalties for on-track incidents and actions deemed detrimental to stock car racing, there is no record of him receiving a 10-race suspension or a $100,000 fine specifically for the use of foul language during a speech following an incident at Phoenix Raceway. NASCAR’s penalties have historically been associated with actions on the track or behavior that directly affects the safety and integrity of the sport. Verbal infractions, unless they involve threats or discriminatory language, have typically resulted in fines rather than extended suspensions.
In summary, while Bubba Wallace has faced various penalties throughout his NASCAR career for actions both on and off the track, there is no current information confirming a 10-race suspension and a $100,000 fine for the use of foul language following a Phoenix Raceway incident. Such a significant penalty would be unprecedented for a verbal infraction and would likely be widely reported across major sports news outlets.