“Unfortunate:” Bubba Wallace Admits Costly Pit Road Mistake That Ruined His Richmond Race

For a moment, it looked like Richmond might finally be Bubba Wallace’s night. The 23XI Racing driver was in command, putting down one of the strongest runs of his Cup Series career. He led 123 laps (more than he’s ever managed before) and had fans buzzing that maybe, just maybe, he was about to lock himself in as a serious threat heading into the playoffs.

The speed was there, the car was dialed in, and Wallace was driving like a man with something to prove. But in NASCAR, dominance doesn’t always equal destiny. Sometimes, all it takes is a split-second mishap to flip the script. And as Wallace found out on pit road, even the smallest mistake can derail an otherwise brilliant night.

Pit road mishap derails Bubba Wallace’s Richmond run

On lap 292 of Sunday’s race at Richmond, Bubba Walla