Ryan Newman and Bubba Wallace Among the Top in Google’s List of Most Searched Athletes in 2020

Recently, NASCAR unveiled the top trending athletes in the United States. Among the various NFL and NBA stars, Ryan Newman and Bubba Wallace featured on the list. The duo featured fairly high on the list, sitting at first and third place, respectively.

Both racers have found themselves on Google’s most searched, for different reasons. This was largely down to unusual circumstances that were beyond their control. For Newman, it was a devastating crash, while Bubba Wallace’s fame came in a different way.

🚨 TOP TRENDING ATHLETES OF 2020. 🚨Ryan Newman's Daytona 500 crash + remarkable comeback made him the top trending athlete of the year, according to Google. #YearInSearch

Posted by NASCAR on NBC on Wednesday, December 9, 2020

Ryan Newman and Bubba Wallace found fame through different means

Newman was the first one to shoot to the top of Google’s chart. This was because he got involved in an almighty accident in the closing stages of the race at Daytona. To be exact, he went airborne briefly and when gravity made itself known, his car landed on its roof and slid for several meters.

Newman’s crash at the Daytona 500 saw him end up in the hospital for a while. Luckily, he was soon cleared to leave the hospital after a few days. He was soon able to return to the racetrack and saw out the rest of the 2020 Cup Series season.

The American driver Bubba Wallace has been one of the most influential athletes in 2020. Even a tough moment mid-season was not enough to scare him, and NASCAR stood firmly behind him. Now, his career is looking up, as he is set to join Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin’s 23XI Racing team.

Meanwhile, Newman is set to remain with the Roush Fenway Racing team in 2021. Both of them will be looking forward to excellent campaigns in the coming season.

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