Bubba Wallace's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Bubba Wallace.

Bubba Wallace Jr. is a prominent American professional stock car racing driver. He currently races full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series, piloting the No. 23 Toyota Camry XSE for 23XI Racing. As one of the few African-American drivers in NASCAR's top tier, he has gained significant attention and recognition, making him a notable figure in the sport.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2005: Bandolero Series Win

In 2005, at the age of nine, Bubba Wallace won 35 of the 48 Bandolero Series races held that year.

2008: Youngest Winner at Franklin County Speedway

In 2008, Bubba Wallace became the youngest driver to win at Franklin County Speedway in Virginia.

2010: Competed in NASCAR K&N Pro Series East

In 2010, Wallace began competing in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East, driving for Rev Racing as part of NASCAR's Drive for Diversity program and was signed as a development driver for Joe Gibbs Racing. He won his first race at Greenville-Pickens Speedway, becoming the youngest driver to win at the track and in the series history.

2011: Three Wins in K&N Pro Series East

In 2011, Wallace achieved three wins in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East, at Richmond International Raceway, Columbus Motor Speedway, and Dover International Speedway. He finished second in points to Max Gresham.

2012: Wins K&N East Event

In 2012, Wallace raced for Joe Gibbs Racing, winning the second K&N East event of the year at Greenville-Pickens Speedway, marking his first win with JGR.

October 26, 2013: First African-American Driver to Win in NASCAR Since 1963

On October 26, 2013, Wallace became the first African-American driver to win in one of NASCAR's national series since 1963, winning the Camping World Truck Series Kroger 200 at Martinsville Speedway.

2014: Full-Time Return to Camping World Truck Series

In 2014, Wallace returned to the Camping World Truck Series full-time. In June, Wallace won the Drivin' for Linemen 200 at Gateway Motorsports Park. He won the Mudsummer Classic at Eldora Speedway and the Kroger 200 at Martinsville, dedicating the latter to Wendell Scott. He won the season finale at Homestead Miami Speedway, finishing third in points.

October 2018: Named in Ebony Magazine's Power 100 List

In October 2018, Wallace was included in Ebony magazine's Power 100 list, alongside figures like Stephen Curry and Barack and Michelle Obama.

2020: Live to be Different Foundation and Awards

In 2020, Bubba Wallace founded and runs the Live to be Different Foundation. He also won the National Motorsports Press Association's Pocono Spirit Award and the Comcast Community Champion of the Year award.

October 4, 2021: First Cup Win at Talladega

On October 4, 2021, Wallace earned his first career Cup win at Talladega after the race was shortened due to rain. Wallace is the first African-American driver to win a Cup Series race since Wendell Scott in 1963. Wallace also scored the first win for a McDonald's-sponsored car since Jimmy Spencer in 1994.