“They Play Up the Drama”- NBC Caught in Crossfire as Feuding Fans Uncharacteristically Defend Bubba Wallace

It was just days back when Bubba Wallace stood apart from the crowd after the race at Bristol. The driver had set his personal best record as he advanced to the Round of 12 for the first time in the Cup Series and emotions ran high and tears rolled down his cheeks. The driver was visibly exhausted both mentally and physically after the intensifying pressure of qualifying.

Nevertheless, hoping to secure his first victory of the season, the driver tried to start the race by putting his best foot forward. As a result, the cherry on the top came as Wallace earned his first pole position in the season providing him the opportunity of scoring a victory. Alas! Things fell apart after he lost to William Byron. 

Bubba Wallace’s Texas heartbreak gets the limelight

On account of his loss, the driver heaved his disappointment in a self-deprecating tone that created a furor among the fans. However, the question that arises at this juncture is whether Wallace himself is to be blamed for this demeanor or is portrayed to be so.

It could have been the most emphatic victory that one could have witnessed on Sunday, as pole-sitter Bubba Wallace ran a career-high 111 laps in the race. The driver exhibited an enormous amount of speed that was worthy of the chequered, which could ensure his position for the next round. However, the fates intervened as the driver failed to capitalize on the late restart and was compelled to eat the humble pie.

As a result, the driver stands below the cutline of elimination and looks inside hoping to turn the tables in the next two races. However, after losing out on what could be the perfect ending to his day, Wallace was frustrated beyond comparison.

In a post-race interview, the driver reported to NBC reporter Kim Coon, “I should have kept my line in the three and forced William (Byron) to get tight. You’re still vulnerable in these cars, right? I’ve just upset myself. I really needed a win there. It’s a good showing. I don’t know where that puts us. I don’t care, but I know what I did … I choked!”

Watch this Story:  Jimmie Johnson Vs. Jeff Gordon: Hendrick Motorsports GOAT Debate Addressed by William Byron

Wallace also exclaimed, “Had one of the worst restarts when you’re the best restarter, and that’s what happened when the time mattered. Oh, I’m booing myself, too. So, we’re good. I’m one of y’all today.”

Drawing from this, Bubba Wallace’s reaction highlights the driver being his own biggest critic and chastising himself for losing out in the race. Moreover, this is not the first time that the driver has expressed doubts about himself and self-sabotaged.

He had also expressed that he “needs to be replaced” after he was mired in a series of misfortunes. This results in the question of whether this expression is a deliberate effort and channels capitalize on it or is it just Wallace’s own demeanor. 

Fans take a dig at media channels after Bubba Wallace fiasco

Trending

Tony Stewart’s Wife Leah Pruett Pens a Heartfelt Message for Husband After His Unwavering Support for His Family

“We Are Not Morning People”- Travel Woes Hit Home for Kyle Busch & Wife Samantha Leaving Son Brexton Grinning

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Offers a Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity to His Loyal Fanbase as He Gears Up for His Return With Budweiser

JRM Prodigy & Kelley Earnhardt’s Son Earn Major Backing as Dale Jr.’s Loyal Partners Announce 2025 Return

Rick Hendrick’s Alliance Rumored to Save Chevy Prodigy Who Crashed Kyle Busch’s Party

Owing to which the fans seem to be livid with the fact, that the media channels seem to create a bubble around the driver and amplify his tribulations on air. Fans took to Twitter to express their disappointment and also slam NBC for it.

They expressed: “Classic NBC Sports- their coverage is better than Fox but man they play up the drama.”

“The media plays it up too, them asking him about it gives them the soundbite they need for the story.”

“I don’t think so he clearly gets very emotional and upset with himself. Probably doesn’t help that most drivers speak like robots but Bubba keeps it real..”

Others also commented, “He’s clearly passionate. He wants to be here, at the Cup Series. We know he’s a decent driver and he’s been improving year on year.”

“He’s always going to be hard on himself, but there’s a fine line between putting pressure on yourself because you will never do better and putting pressure on yourself because you can. He’s made a lot of progress on that front.”

Read More: “Won Tons of Championships” – HMS Insider Calls Out NASCAR Fans as He Sends a Message to William Byron’s Doubters

With that being said, it can be easily asserted that the driver has undergone a serious transformation and has become more calculated in nature. However, it is to be seen whether he is able to keep at it or loses his calm.