Bubba Wallace was having a standout night at Richmond Raceway, leading over 120 laps and dominating Stage 2. But a loose tire nearly derailed his run, until Joe Gibbs Racing’s crew jumped in to help. What followed wasn’t just a pit stop, it sparked one of the most debated moments of the season.

In the high-stakes world of NASCAR pit stops, a loose wheel isn’t just a slip; it is a potential derailment for a driver’s entire race. And at Richmond, Wallace has endured this firsthand, suffering a harsh reminder of how one missing lug nut can send a red flag across his title hopes.

JGR crew team fixes Bubba Wallace’s loose left front tire

Bubba Wallace showed strength of the night at Richmond, starting the race from seventh on the grid after laying down a qualifying time of 22.379 seconds. He

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