The Finger Seen 'Round the World

Bubba Wallace is at it again.

Fox broadcast screenshot for driver intros

Bubba Wallace is without question one of the Top-5 most polarizing drivers in the sport and potentially of all time. Love him or hate him you cannot go to any social media and get away from seeing his face, his #23 or read his name while scrolling any NASCAR groups. 

Yesterday's All-Star race at North Wilkesboro had only 2 cars that could truly get through traffic and run away. Eventual winner Kyle Larson in his #5 Hendrickcars.com Chevrolet and Bubba Wallace in his #23 Columbia Toyota. Larson put on one of the greatest "Good old fashioned ass whoopin's" in years, leaving only 12 of the 24 entries on the lead lap. This was also his 3rd Million dollar win at the All-Star Race. Wallace's runner up finish was his best finish at an All-Star race. The pair drove through traffic and easily held off the rest of the field while driving through lap cars as well as on restarts. 

All of this unfortunately was overshadowed by a series of unfortunate instances post race. First, fans booed Wallace HARD during driver intros to which he responded with mocking their cries. This managed to piss off some fans on social media for about 3 hours. Next, some "fans" managed to infiltrate the radio of the #23 post-race, proceeding to tell Wallace to "Go back where you came from" and calling him an asshole. Per 23XI Racing, Wallace had his helmet removed at this point and did not hear them.

This was followed up by the Bird.... Juuuuust as FOX's Jamie Little began her interview, Wallace is seen subtly flipping his middle finger to an unknown person or persons behind the FOX team. NASCAR confirmed later Monday afternoon that he was gesturing to a friend. The finger seen 'round the NASCAR world took center stage over a racetracks' revival, a pure ass whooping and a fantastic run by the 23XI cars.

This just goes to show you that some fans care more about drama than racing. 

​By: Tom Luttermoser

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