Michael Jordan has helped Bubba Wallace feel more positive after NASCAR races, as the 23XI Racing driver has noticed a clear difference in his mindset from last season. Wallace narrowly missed out on his first win since 2022 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on March 23 , but rather than let his head drop, he's taken the positives from a third-place finish. Wallace is starting to look more like a contender each week, after a disappointing 2024 season saw him miss out on the NASCAR Playoffs.
23XI co-owner and fellow driver, Denny Hamlin, was honest when offering his assessment on Wallace last season, but his advice has been taken on board. Kyle Larson won the Straight Talk Wireless 400 in Miami with Alex Bowman finishing in second, but Wallace's reaction to coming third was refreshing. "There were a lot of small victories that day that allowed you to appreciate the moment even though it was defeat," Wallace said to FOX Sports.
Bubba Wallace was among 3 NASCAR stars punished after Martinsville controversy F1 mechanics laughed about Lewis Hamilton and Nicole Scherzinger joke in garage There have been a lot of changes heading into this season for Wallace, with Charles Denike starting as his new crew chief after replacing Bootie Barker. Wallace is aware that it takes time for people to fully understand him, but believes that both Denike and Jordan have done so in record time. "I may rub some people up the wrong way because a lot of people don't pick up on my sarcasm," Wallace added.
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