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Bubba Wallace Makes History with Talladega Cup Win

11/2/2025

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Bubba Wallace (NASCAR driver for 23XI Racing) won a rain-shortened NASCAR Cup Series race at Talladega Superspeedway, becoming the second Black driver to win at that level.
It was his first Cup win in 142 Cup starts, following six Truck Series wins.
Denny Hamlin, co-owner of 23XI Racing, praised the team and highlighted the emotional impact of Wallace's achievement.

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Bubba Wallace (NASCAR driver for 23XI Racing) won a rain-shortened NASCAR Cup Series race at Talladega Superspeedway, becoming the second Black driver to win at that level.
It was his first Cup win in 142 Cup starts, following six Truck Series wins.
Denny Hamlin, co-owner of 23XI Racing, praised the team and highlighted the emotional impact of Wallace's achievement.