NASCAR CUP SERIES: COKE ZERO 400

August 26, 2023

Bubba Wallace

Pit Lane Interview

Q. Let me be the first to welcome Bubba Wallace last to the Playoffs. What were the emotions like before and during the race?

BUBBA WALLACE: That was the most stressed but also the most locked in I've ever been. Knowing that this place is mostly out of your control, I just tried to focus on doing the things that I could do. Missing that wreck was massive. Appreciate Freddy. He's one of the best up on the roof. Gets us through that a lot. That's what helps our resume here with the speedway stuff.

Proud to be locked into the Playoffs. 23XI, third year in, getting both cars in the Playoffs. We've gone through a lot of trials and tribulations. So proud of the effort we put in.

No matter how much we set ourselves back, we know that we have a kick-ass group and can bounce back from everything.

My wife puts up with me through the stressful times. I wasn't myself. Sorry, babe. I was focused trying to get us in and pay for this house that you wanted (laughter).