Bubba Wallace showcased his skills in the past two Cup races at Superspeedways.
When NASCAR unveiled the schedule for the 2024 season, fans expressed concerns about the back-to-back weekends of the Daytona 500 and Atlanta races at Superspeedways. However, the decision turned out to be a success as both races delivered exciting finishes and a significantly reduced number of crashes compared to previous years.
Among all the drivers, 23XI Racing’s Bubba Wallace has been the most consistent in terms of final placements in the last two races. He is the only driver to secure top-10 finishes in both races, with both of them being top-5 finishes. If NASCAR had been following the non-playoff championship format, Wallace would have been leading the championship standings. This comes as no surprise, as Wallace has always been a strong contender in Superspeedway races.
However, the past two weeks have taken a toll on Wallace mentally. He took to social media to express his thoughts on the demanding nature of back-to-back races, particularly in terms of the focus required from the drivers. He also acknowledged the crucial role played by his spotter, Freddie Kraft, in the last two races.
It may sound like a joke, but the psychological aspect of plate racing is immense. It’s not just any other race; it requires receiving and processing information from Freddie Kraft on a lap-by-lap, corner-by-corner basis to ensure you’re in the right position. It’s intense…
Despite encountering some damage to his No. 23 Camry early in the race, Wallace managed to recover and make his way back to the front of the pack. He believes that if the incident hadn’t occurred, he could have been in contention for the race win.
Now, it’s time for him to fully focus and ensure everything falls into place. Starting with back-to-back top-5 finishes is a great beginning, but there are still 24 more races to go. He urges fans to enjoy the success on his behalf.
Although Wallace wasn’t in the running for the race victory, he played a significant role in the thrilling three-wide battle between other drivers. He helped push Kyle Busch to the front, and if they had executed the right moves, they could have broken away from the rest of the pack.