Several drivers faced issues with their steering wheel this season, and most of the complaints came at Bristol. 23XI racing’s driver, Bubba Wallace reportedly was so exhausted after his race due to the power steering ussies he had to run to help from his team.
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According to one source, Wallace complained, “You have no assist. The steering wheel is just super stiff. It’s a lot. I told the team I will go until I can’t go anymore. I just hate it. It’s super frustrating.”
Another Twitter user stated, “Bubba asked on the radio for someone else to pull down the window net. His arms are too tired to reach up to do it.“
Fans sympathize with Bubba Wallace after his hard race at Bristol due to steering issues
Fans agreed that Wallace had it tough running hundreds of miles of the race, without proper steering assists. Some even stated that if they were in the 23XI driver’s position they would have to be lifted out of the car entirely.
Fans stated that what Wallace had pulled off was nothing short of miraculous considering the machinery he was equipped with for Bristol. They also hoped that he would get a better and more functional car for the upcoming race at Talladega.
A lead lap finish given the circumstances is nothing short of miraculous. As we all figured, Talladega will be the determining factor of making the Owner's round of 8. Hope they give him a functional car this time.
— Redacted (@redactedname247) September 26, 2022
both bristols watkins glen road america texas we’ve had mechanical issues
— you cant stop the rain😭😭😭😭😭 (0-0) (@Dem_536) September 26, 2022
Poor dude.
— Quartz (@Courtne78640994) September 26, 2022
this man Bubba Wallace drove a 2 ton stock car without power steering for hundreds of miles
madness https://t.co/gmAXX1RmVq
— Josiah🥑🏏🏉 (@bed_jartlet98) September 26, 2022
That man is stronger than me they would’ve had to lift me out of the car honey because it would’ve radiated through my whole body💀 https://t.co/NPthJmI0wv
— jada 🏁KG🏁 (@Nascarforever10) September 26, 2022
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Yea he asked for help getting out too he’s gonna be beat
— LegacySports (@LegacySporting) September 26, 2022
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Wallace was not the only driver to have faced power steering issues at Bristol, there were several others who complained about the aforementioned issue while driving around the iconic track. Multiple Toyota drivers such as Martin Truex Jr, and Ty Gibbs faced the issue. Apart from Toyota drivers of other manufacturers also faced similar woes. Drivers such as Aric Almirola, Ty Dillon, Alex Bowman, and Chase Briscoe also complained throughout the race.