Bubba Wallace is no stranger to the limelight. As the only current full-time African American driver in NASCAR‘s top series, he has faced a unique set of challenges and has emerged as a powerful voice for change within the sport. But while his professional life is well-known to fans and media, his personal life has remained largely private.
However, just recently the 23XI Racing driver tied the knot with his longtime girlfriend and now wife, Amanda Carter. Soon fellow drivers such as soon to be married, Daniel Suarez showered the newly hitched couple with a congratulatory message.
Suarez posted a video of the wedding on his social media handle and tweeted, “Congratulations brother @BubbaWallace and Amanda on this happy day!“
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Moreover, the Mexican-born Cup Series driver, himself would be tying the knot very soon. Suarez recently announced his engagement to his girlfriend Julia Piquet. Who happens to be the daughter of former Brazilian Formula 1 world champion, Nelson Piquet.
NASCAR fans and faithful congratulate the new couple
Fans and others within the NASCAR community showered Wallace and his wife with warm regards and messages as the couple transitioned onto their next step together as a husband and wife.
Congratulations @BubbaWallace 🎉
— MoneyLion (@MoneyLion) January 1, 2023
Congratulations Mr & Ms. Wallace!!
— DiamondModerator (@DiamondModerat1) January 1, 2023
Congratulations @BubbaWallace and Amanda!! Met them both after his win at Kansas and they are two of the sweetest people and a beautiful couple!! 🤍🤍
— Nicole Huttie (@nicole_huttie) January 1, 2023
Congrats to Bubba and Amanda. That’s great to see
— Ian ✌🏾 (@GRoddy3x) January 1, 2023
Congratulations to the happy couple! Your turn next Daniel!🙂
— Jacqueline Gibbs (@Jacquel29896365) January 1, 2023
She looks so beautiful and he looks good to.its good to see such a good thing this New Year's.
— 🇺🇸🇨🇦Shawn Duquette🇺🇦🇨🇦🇺🇸🏴 (@shawnracing43) January 1, 2023
How did I miss this??! Omg!!! https://t.co/fBqC7YtbVK
— 🏳️🌈Kristman Morgan🏳️🌈 (@MorganKristman) January 1, 2023
We thought the season was over but Bubba scored one more win https://t.co/cK2jXMUlJQ
— Davis Warren (@daviswarren) January 1, 2023
Things turned out great for Wallace, but how did they meet each other? And where did they get married?
Bubba Wallace gets married to his longtime girlfriend
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About a year ago, Wallace had finally proposed to Carter after several years of dating each other. They exchanged vows back in North Carolina, within the presence of around 250 guests who attended the wedding. The Wedding took place at the JW Marriott hotel in Charlotte on the 31st of December 2022. What a fantastic way to close a year for the Wallace family.
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Wallace told a popular racing magazine, “Getting married and starting a new life together, I’m just so excited to have a good one in my corner. We have so much fun together.”
Despite the demands of his job and the often grueling schedule that comes with it, Wallace has often credited Carter with helping him find balance and happiness. In the past, he has also called her to be his rock. Also citing her as an invaluable source of strength and inspiration.
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As Wallace continues to make a name for himself in NASCAR, it’s clear that Carter will be by his side every step of the way. Together, they make a formidable team, both on and off the track.