In a witty exchange that left fans chuckling and gasping in equal measure, NASCAR drivers Bubba Wallace and Ryan Blaney took playful jabs at each other, trading past racing blunders. At the heart of it all? A fateful race at Homestead-Miami that neither seems to forget
The online dispute took a nostalgic turn, referencing Wallace’s suspension during the 2022 Cup Series race at Homestead-Miami after a run-in with Kyle Larson. Bubba Wallace relegated to the sidelines, saw Joey Logano seize a triumphant win, and his BFF Blaney ended up at a less-than-stellar P17.
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Ryan Blaney’s cheeky reminder of the incident and Wallace’s retort about Blaney’s unexpected spin last year had fans rolling in laughter. Team Penske No. 12 wrote, “Hell you choked last* round. So now I’m trying to learn of what NOT to do from you. How crazy this world is.”
The highlight was the 23XI star’s epic clapback, “If your team doesn’t end up with a breath mint sponsor after this week from kissing NASCARs a**…epic choke moment.”
If your team doesn’t end up with a breath mint sponsor after this week from kissing NASCARs ass…epic choke moment. https://t.co/WmtS3ucfLJ
— Bubba Wallace (@BubbaWallace) October 17, 2023
Their online tiff drew fans into a whirlwind of reactions. Comments poured in as fans split sides laughing, with many wondering if this was just friendly banter or if there was more bubbling beneath the surface.
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Meanwhile, how did this banter start?
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After an unexpected turn of events in Las Vegas, Blaney, who finished P6, initially faced disqualification due to a car irregularity. However, NASCAR reversed its decision, ensuring his P6 spot was retained. Quick on the tweet trigger, Bubba Wallace cheekily commented, “P Illegal Shock yesterday.”
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Ah yes. Learned a lot of what NOT to do that weekend. Prepped and ready to go. https://t.co/YxoDM8W03Y pic.twitter.com/X66dYM3hyN
— Bubba Wallace (@BubbaWallace) October 17, 2023
Before you could say “burnt rubber,” Ryan Blaney responded with a jab about Bubba Wallace’s penalty from last year in Vegas. The banter got heated up when Blaney quipped, “Just remembered you were on vacation last year during Miami, are you excited to go back?” and Bubba Wallace hit back with, “Ah yes. I learned a lot of what NOT to do that weekend. Prepped and ready to go.”
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So, as the engines roar and tires screech at Homestead-Miami, keep an eye on these two. Their friendly feud promises not just speed but some spicy moments both on and off the track.