NASCAR star Bubba Wallace emerged victorious on the iconic Indianapolis Motor Speedway final weekend. He created historical past by being the primary African-American to win the distinguished Brickyard 400. The 23XI Racing star was overwhelmed as he made his approach to Victory Lane. Nonetheless, because the mud settles in, Wallace has admitted to NASCAR veteran Dale Earnhardt Jr. that the race was simply one other victory from his perspective.
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is likely one of the most vital tracks on the earth of racing. Aside from NASCAR’s Brickyard 400, the monitor hosts the legendary Indy 500, a crown jewel in motorsport. Thus, the speedway holds significance for each driver. Although, Bubba Wallace doesn’t see it as an extremely vital second of his profession.
Talking to Dale Earnhardt Jr., Wallace recalled his dialog with IndyCar star Scott McLaughlin. The 31-year-old admitted that successful on the Brickyard was a significant feat. Nonetheless, in his eyes, the 23XI Racing star merely noticed it as simply one other race on the NASCAR calendar.
I used to be simply sitting right here texting with Scott McLaughlin and he’s a giant indie man and successful the Brickyard 400 is superior. It’s actually, actually cool. It’s particular. However I feel there’s greater ranges to it for different folks. (0:10) It’s simply one other race for me, proper?
Bubba Wallace mentioned on Dale Jr. Obtain.
Bubba Wallace claimed that whereas he was extra centered on lastly securing a spot within the Playoffs, McLaughlin was eager to focus on that he received on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Wallace insisted that he wasn’t attempting to downplay the race’s legacy. Although, he merely didn’t see it as something extra particular than different races.
He was like, ‘Has it sunk in but?’ And I used to be like, yeah, that is truly actually cool. I’m pumped that we’re locked within the playoffs. He was like, ‘Yeah, you received at indie although.’ And I’m like, ‘Yeah, prefer it’s superior’. I don’t imply to downplay it in any respect, however I’ve simply been a man that doesn’t matter if it’s Daytona, Bristol, indie, each race is identical race.
Bubba Wallace added.
