A costly crash from Bubba Wallace at Talladega ended up ruining his race in the final lap of Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race. After the race, Wallace owned up to his mistakes in the tangle.
Wallace found himself in a prime position to potentially win the race in the final lap, leading up until that point.
Unfortunately, he got tangled up with Ryan Blaney which ended up sending him into the wall and ending his chances of winning the race.
Kyle Busch SURVIVES Talladega! #NASCAR pic.twitter.com/CIF4qWvr3D
— The Comeback (@thecomeback) April 23, 2023
It was obviously a frustrating way to end what was a terrific race for Wallace up until that point. However, he acknowledged his faults after the race, saying that the crash was his fault.
"I caused that one … Not [Ryan Blaney's] fault at all."- Bubba Wallace pic.twitter.com/PRClVR6Gxw
— FOX: NASCAR (@NASCARONFOX) April 24, 2023
“It’s not the 12’s fault,” Wallace said referring to Blaney. I honestly thought that he would leave me high and dry coming back around. Just hate it, hate it for my team. But that’s how it goes. I caused that one and I thought it would play out a little differently.”
It was a tough result for Wallace, but many around the sports world credited Wallace for owning up to his mistake after the race.
Appreciate him owning it. Most want to deny they made a bad block, or ill-timed.
— Rye Simmons (@RyeSimmons) April 24, 2023
At least he owned it, better than the last couple of times he has had issues or been in a wreck
— Darth Tater (@DarthTaterman) April 24, 2023
I hate it for those two tbh, I really wanted to see a Bubba/Blaney 1-2 no matter which way it went.
— Obsessed with TMNT: Saturday Morning Adventures (@LevyNeptune_) April 24, 2023
Well I'll give him credit, this time he owned up to his responsibility by admitting he caused the wreck. For this I applaud your actions. Now stand up and admit you were wrong still trying to play a victim of your rope fiasco 3 years ago. Do this, and you'll gain tons of respect.
— Walking Boss (@SteveHa81334631) April 24, 2023
Owned it.
— Darren Meeks (@DarrenMeeks1776) April 24, 2023
Bubba Wallace ultimately ended up finishing 28th in the race, which has to feel like a slap in the face considering he had a real chance to come away with the victory.
Regardless, he will look to continue his momentum from the majority of Sunday’s race and carry it over to Dover Motor Speedway next weekend.
About Reice Shipley
Reice Shipley is a staff writer for Comeback Media that graduated from Ithaca College with a degree in Sports Media. He previously worked at Barrett Sports Media and is a fan of all things Syracuse sports.