NASCAR announced Tuesday that it has suspended Bubba Wallace for one race after he crashed into fellow driver Kyle Larson’s vehicle and then shoved him during a race in Las Vegas over the weekend.
The incident was a violation of Sections 4.3.A and 4.4.C and E of the NASCAR Member Code of Conduct, with rule 4.4.C stating “intentionally wrecking or spinning another vehicle” as an action that could invoke a penalty, per NASCAR.
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Wallace crashed into Larson’s car during lap 94 of the South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway after Larson attempted an aggressive move. Wallace then exited his car and confronted Larson by shoving him multiple times.
Wallace apologized for the incident in a statement posted to Twitter on Monday,
“I want to apologize for my actions on Sunday following the on-track incident with Kyle Larson and the No. 5 car. My behavior does not align with the core values that are shared by 23XI Racing and our partners, who have played a crucial role in my incredible journey to the top of this great sport,” Wallace said in the statement.
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Wallace will be suspended for this weekend’s race at Homestead-Miami Speedway in Homestead, Florida.
