‘Kyle Busch Gets the Most Boos, But His is Different’ – Bubba Wallace on the ‘Personal Hostility’ That NASCAR Fans Have for Michael Jordan’s Driver

Bubba Wallace has the not-so-magical ability to make it to the headlines every other day. May that be for his personal or professional life. And every time that happens, hate comments and messages crop up on almost every social media platform.

Earlier in October, Bubba Wallace returned to the tracks on Martinsville Speedway where the crowds welcomed him with booing and catcalls. After being suspended from the Homestead Miami race due to his actions against Kyle Larson at Las Vegas, Martinsville marked his return.

While addressing the issue of the booing and calls, Bubba Wallace said that it is always difficult to defend yourself from such hatred. Moreover, he said that other drivers like Kyle Busch too commit mistakes and endure such booing. However, that doesn’t feel the same.

During his conversation in an episode of All the Smoke, he said; “Kyle Busch still gets the most boos, but you know his is different. You know, my shit is like more personal right. And so, it sucks.”

Bubba Wallace is the only African-American driver to win a race at one of the highest levels of NASCAR since Wendell Scott. And initially, he garnered massive support for his performances in the series. However, over the years, a set of incidents and controversies cropped up.

For starters, the noose incident at the Talladega Speedway attracted a lot of backlash for Michael Jordan’s 23XI Racing driver. Moreover, following Wallace’s demand to ban the Confederate flag from NASCAR, the then president Donald Trump posted comments against the driver. In fact, the Donald Trump-funded author, Nick Adams also has posted hate comments against Wallace several times.

READ MORE: Donald Trump’s Failures Exposed as Self-Proclaimed Favorite Author’s Claim Against Bubba Wallace Backfires

Moreover, due to Wallace’s constant on-track scuffles, NASCAR fans have slammed his actions multiple times on social media.

Bubba Wallace on his fan base

Although currently, Wallace seems to have a divided fan base. He feels that there are a few supporters who get him.

In his conversation, Wallace revealed; “But throughout all that the people that really understand the story and know the facts, like you have a whole new fan base and it’s been very supportive. And I’ve been appreciative of it.”

WATCH THIS STORY: Amid Noose Incident, Jeff Gordon Shared His True Thoughts on Bubba Wallace-Michael Jordan $150 Million Alliance in 2020

Furthermore, he said that his fans shield him from unnecessary comments and hatred. He shared; “Because they weed out the bullshit. Just like I would. And they’re there for you. So, it’s cool to have people like that.”