NORTH WILKESBORO, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 20: Kyle Larson, driver of the #7 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, and Bubba Wallace, driver of the #1 Pristine Auction Toyota, battle for position during the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Tyson 250 at North Wilkesboro Speedway on May 20, 2023 in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
Bubba Wallace will not be penalized following controversy (Video)
Shane Walters
NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace was shown throwing the middle finger during a TV interview
Over the weekend, NASCAR returned to North Wilkesboro Speedway. The short track hosted the NASCAR Cup Series and NASCAR Truck Series.
Watch the video of the post-race interview below.
Bubba Wallace competed in both races over the weekend. During Saturday’s NASCAR Truck Series race, he drove to a top-5 finish.
He then came back for the NASCAR All-Star race on Sunday. He finished 2nd, his best career finish in the All-Star Race.
At the start of the post-race interview, Wallace was seen somewhat stealthy throwing the middle finger. It happened as he was fastening the collar of his racing suit.
It’s unclear who Wallace was gesturing to, if anyone. But, the driver was met with a wave of boos throughout the weekend at the North Carolina track.
The moment went viral on social media. Fans were calling for a penalty, though NASCAR hasn’t been strict on the gesture for several years.
Recently, Chase Elliott stood by his wrecked machine and threw the middle finger at Kyle Busch. It’s a situation that occurs regularly.