Revisiting 23XIRacing

[@DennyDeliversYT]

still emotional over Kurt Busch’s commentary when the #45 took the checkered flag 🥹

[@NASCARFAN93100]

I couldn't agree more

[@sharkk127]

Yeah, I was really happy about that

[@tevinsherrill5653]

Me too. I don't blame Kurt at all.

[@Bramon83]

yup

[@MegaMr46]

@@tevinsherrill5653 I blame the next Gen car that gave him a career ending concussion.

[@johnvandeventer8668]

That Bubba interview Sunday really got me worried about him. I feel like his mental health is getting the best of him

[@KevinHarvickisnothappy4]

And the people on facebook saying horrible stuff aint helping either

[@Preso_]

@@KevinHarvickisnothappy4 bro needs a social media manager, like what DH has with Jarred.

[@samuelw.3992]

Then he should go. If he can’t handle it. he had a damn good thing going for himself until all the race stuff. It’s self inflicted

[@barrymckockinner8476]

@@samuelw.3992 You and I both know what a factor is for the hate towards Bubba. It's not the only thing, he shouldn't be free of criticism, but not everything is self-inflicted

[@Crush1084]

​@@samuelw.3992 He's not even the one who reported it to Nascar though. It was a crew member of the 43. And it wasn't his idea to make himself the centerpiece of that prerace. It was the other drivers, namely Jimmie Johnson. And it wasn't his idea to get the FBI involved. That was NASCAR executives. I really don't get the hate he gets for that. Now is he whiny? Yes. Is he only in a top tier ride because he brings sponsorship? Probably. Does he let people get to him way more than is healthy? Yeah. If people want to dislike him for those reasons, be my guest. But hating him for the Dega debacle makes very little sense to me.

[@natelecarde962]

Kurt’s commentary reminded me when Ned Jarret commentated on Dale Jarret winning the Daytona 500

[@PyroBun_2844]

I think I could sense a bit of Bubba’s frustration during his interview, he’s had issues in 4/6 races so far this year, and in the previous 3 Reddick has come alive while the 23 just looks frozen. It’s come together for Reddick, it’s just gotta come together for Bubba now.

[@OldsmobileCutlass1969Va]

Not a fan of him... But driver ability has nothing to do with a parts failure causing an accident!

[@bighand1530]

@@OldsmobileCutlass1969Va At least the tires aren’t popping out of their sockets like last year. Last year was an eyesore.

[@zakb6]

Who would have thought in the early 2010s that Kurt would not only be beloved by the fans, but highly valued as a mentor for young drivers. What a great story.

[@OldsmobileCutlass1969Va]

Me! Always been a fan of him.

[@zakb6]

@@OldsmobileCutlass1969Va I grew up Johnson fan in the early 2000s, and for a while there Kurt and Jimmie had a pretty fun rivalry when Kurt was in the blue deuce. So I didn't like him at all, then he had that crazy stage, but since then I've really grown to appreciate him as a driver and as a dude.

[@bighand1530]

Kurt Busch is underrated

[@ZPaul_]

Bubba doesn't need to be replaced, he just needs to grow and mature as a driver. This is the year where he really needs to start performing and he can't be in his own head. If he thinks that he needs to be replaced that just shows (imo btw) his unwillingness to grow and change his attitude. I understand that he's an emotional person, I get like that too. That's why he's one of my favorite drivers because I can relate to him. There have been times where I mess up and I just beat myself up for no reason. Calling myself a failure and just not having any confidence in myself. But I'm trying to work on that because if there's one thing my father has been cramming in my head is that if you want to improve you have to want it for yourself. That's what Bubba has to do. Grow, mature, and learn from your mistakes. Ik this comment probably sounds long and stupid but after hearing Bubba's interview it just shocked me. Bubba can't keep putting himself down and beating himself up. It's just poison to your morale.

[@strayhorn4323]

At what point will it get old for his team as well. Add to that, he has a very talented teammate that if he measures himself by............ it could spiral. Bubba is own worst enemy.

[@RazgrizWing]

The thing is Bubba is growing. 2 years ago you wouldn't see him qualify 11th for a road course ever nor get any finish in the top 20. Going into last year, he was finishing in the top 20, or in the top 10 even at road courses. He really just is own worst enemy.

[@kevinlittrell3407]

I think part of it is that Bubba Wallace probably has the biggest base of people that want to see him fail. Even the Kyle Busch hate comes from his attitude and actions as a driver. Bubba Wallace is hated by a lot of people for who he is and for a misunderstanding framed as a faked scandal. I also think being the only full time black driver in NASCAR with any real shot to win every Sunday is a weight no one can really fully understand. Even if he doesn’t become a hall of famer, he’s still facing the same kind of pressure that guys like Jackie Robinson had to deal with, and I have to really respect him for that.

[@kevinlittrell3407]

@@RazgrizWing definitely, in 2021 getting 23XII a car that ran in the top 10s and top 5s was kind of a year long goal. Now running for top 5’s and wins is an expectation. The last two weeks have been rocky, but he’s still top 20 in points even after 2 straight DNFs.

[@OldsmobileCutlass1969Va]

​@@kevinlittrell3407 There have been other black driver's before him! And he's not the only POC driver in Cup!

[@arthurcorassini]

I wish bubba the best, i'm really worried about his mental state, he always was a guy that took it too hard on himself

[@lnascar7401]

He Seemed To Have Been Better After The Vegas Suspension, Even On The Radio Much Calmer Even After Something Bad Happened,But Now All Of A Sudden This Stuff Is Coming Back

[@Dannyedelman4231]

​@@lnascar7401he has battles with depression and I am worried he might flip his lid

[@bighand1530]

He will do fine. He is Bubba Wallace.

[@ChrisMolyneaux93]

Never thought Kurt Busch would make me cry but here we are.

[@IanTheMotorsportsMan_YT]

Oh by the way, “Revisiting Trackhouse Racing” when? They’re not only a NASCAR team, but Justin Marks does Trans-Am Racing and I think they even attempted to do the Chili Bowl Nationals last year, I think? Plus there was talks and rumors about them racing in the Indy 500 one day!

[@NASCARFAN93100]

Sunday wasn't a good day for Trackhouse Racing even though Chastain finished 4th It pretty much came at the expense of his teammate Suarez who had the better car amongst the Trackhouse Cars

[@lnascar7401]

@@NASCARFAN93100 They Were Equal

[@xavierjuno4572]

​@@lnascar7401 True but unlike Chastain, Suarez just couldn't make it back up

[@sleepysxb7710]

hoping for great things for 23XI. Reddick is a generational talent and Wallace has untapped potential. he just needs to get out of his own head. he is his greatest enemy but his passion is also one of his greatest strengths. he needs a sports psychologist or something to help him work through those mental barriers. i think he's said that he does have one but he's still got so much work to do.

[@CatGoomba64]

I wouldn't go as far as to say this is the lowest point in Bubba's career, as I'd argue him losing his ride at Roush in Xfinity was rock bottom, however he's certainly in a very concerning position. I hope he can turn things around though

[@OldsmobileCutlass1969Va]

Nah... He hasn't even come close to hitting rock bottom! He's driving for a well funded team. Now if he starts to fail to qualify, consistently finishes outside the top 30, gets a early release from his contract, and can't find a new ride afterwards... That would be rock bottom!

[@JLOCLamborghiniFan88]

Kurt's emotion when the #45 car took the white flag and the checkers still gets me a lot. You heard it straight from him, he thought we was going to be driving the car this year too. But he knows the team is in great hands with Reddick and I was not worried in the slightest when he struggled in the first few races. I knew he was quickly going to rebound. Many congrats to Tyler, the #45 Monster Energy team, and Kurt as well!

[@joshuagray720]

23XI is definitely a team on the rise, for sure. Matter of fact, it seems as if they're on equal footing with JGR at the moment, and the fact that THEY were the ones to deliver Toyota its first win this season speaks volumes. Tyler and the #45 team had their fair share of bad luck the first few weeks, but it was a matter of time before they got their shit together. And I figured that Tyler was gonna be strong at COTA, but I didn't expect for him to be the class of the field lol. I wouldn't be shocked if he becomes a legitimate threat for the title as the season goes on. As for Bubba, I think I agree with Kenny Wallace's take that he should seek out a sports psychologist. It's very clear that he puts a lot of pressure on himself, and he knows for a fact that he is in race-winning equipment for a lot of venues on the schedule. But in the event that he and the #23 team has a bad day, it's kind of worrying to see him get so down on himself, and to be self-deprecating at times. He's been open about his depression, and maybe that's been getting to him? And it also doesn't help that, because he is only full-time Black driver in the Cup series, there's both a HUGE portion of the fanbase that roots for him heavy, and a HUGE portion of the fanbase that doesn't want him in NASCAR and routinely prays for his downfall. But even with the bad stretch of races that Bubba has had recently, there have been clear signs of improvement. He has maintained his speed from last year at the intermediates, and before disaster struck at COTA, he was running solidly in the Top-15, flirting with the Top-10. Hopefully he learn more from Tyler on how to tackle the road courses, and hopefully Kurt continues to coach up the both of them. And this stretch of races the next six weeks, 23XI (and Toyota for that matter) should have them all circled. Speaking of Kurt, I'm hoping that there's good news on recovery side of things for him. Would love to see him in the #67 for a handful of races. I feel like if hops in and is competitive right away, he could share that information with the younger drivers.

[@pinkiepromise666]

He's definitely feeling the pressure; it's a put up or shut up year for him now that he has a younger teammate that can outrun him as opposed to a seasoned veteran. It's actually a put up/shut up year for a fair bit of drivers, such has Corey Lajoie (who has) Hailie Deegan (who hasn't) and Brett Moffitt (kinda).

[@IanTheMotorsportsMan_YT]

As of typing this comment, 23Xi Racing are the best Toyota team in Cup! Wishing the best for both Bubba, Tyler, and the rest of the team and continue to improve and succeed! Hoping to see Kurt come back healthy and soon to do some races in the 3rd car, hopefully🙏🏼🏁

[@lnascar7401]

Thanks For This, As A Wallace Fan I Feel Better 💯

[@Brodozer39]

@@lnascar7401 Wait, there’s actually Wallace fans?? And they admit it??!?

[@RACINGUS95]

@@Brodozer39 unlike you, Bubba actually had fans.

[@TotoDG]

No matter how long this team is running, my brain still wants to read the name as "twenty-three ex-eye" rather than "twenty-three eleven".

[@wade_says]

Kurt Busch changed 23XI almost single handedly. They were very mid until he arrived and he turned them into contenders.

[@BlueJimmie48Fan]

I really think what's keeping Bubba from performing at a higher level is the fact that he is being watched like a microscope in the eyes of the American public. I truly believe that as long as he can put together a full season without any sort of distractions affecting his mental state, he could become a playoff caliber driver in due time.

[@MrDeez1111]

Uhhhh, EVERY driver is under a microscope. Why do so many people continue to make excuses for Bubba? He has the same equipment as his teammate who incidentally just WON a race. Bubba is good but good dont cut it in Nascar. Bubba needs to get better and i believe he can. He just needs to drive the shit out of that car!! And stop playing the victim and then being a bully when things dont go his way. He needs to calm TF down. I wish him luck but luck aint enough nowadays.

[@lnascar7401]

@@MrDeez1111 You're The One That Needs To Calm Down

[@RazgrizWing]

@@MrDeez1111 You're proving the point by having a complete lack of understanding of the whole situation.

[@ProxiProtogen]

​@@MrDeez1111 only Bubba can get hate for being frustrated at wrecking at COTA. No other driver got hate for that shit. Bubba is also unfortunately hated for political opinions rather than just performance.

[@ZPaul_]

@@MrDeez1111 While I do agree that Bubba needs to get his shit together, you also need to understand that Bubba is one of if not the most hated driver in Nascar right now. Add the pressure of being marketed as the face of 23XI, which has a guy named Michael Jordon as the owner and getting constant attention from Nascar and you have a ton of distractions. Kyle Busch was constantly booed but Nascar never gave him the treatment that Bubba is getting. Same with drivers like Hamlin and Logano. Nascar is trying to reach a broader and more diverse demographic, and drivers like Bubba and Hailie Deegan are their easiest lengthy ticket to them. But I do agree that Bubba needs get his act together. Same with Hailie.

[@maestro4287]

Good video keep up the good work

[@DonderNashawk]

If you ask me Bubba is being too hard on himself. He's fantastic at the big tracks, I mean he can tear though the field at Daytona and Talladega. I think ever since 2020 and the social pressure he got from it, he's been trying way too hard to prove the haters wrong. He's a fantastic driver, and definitely deserves to be in the sport, but he's really starting to crack under the pressure put on by haters. But just remember, Bubba has been and will be more successful at racing than any of those morons that bad mouth him on Twitter.

[@ZPaul_]

Exactly, He has so much potential and can arguably be a threat for the championship at some point in his career. He needs to stop focusing on the haters, stop being so hard on himself and just worry about perfecting his craft and maturing as a driver. If he does that then I have no doubt that he'll be a helluva driver.

[@lnascar7401]

💯

[@RazgrizWing]

Yeah I think for fans of Bubba he proved himself with his first win, doubly so when he dominated the field with his second win. The haters can shove it, by any measure he's a successful driver. If middling in the grand scheme of things.

[@emdotrod]

Bubba is great at the big tracks but he needs to calm down

[@RACINGUS95]

I couldn’t agree more, Nashawk. When people be d*ck heads to bubba on social media, my brain immediately says: “How many wins do you have again?” “How many cup series races have you competed in again?” “How many seconds have you been inside a race car again?” “Oh yeah I forgot, ZERO. ZILCH. NADA.” It just frustrates me how people constantly flame someone and they believe that they can do better, when 100% of these so-called “experts” would not even get their fat asses off a couch.

[@danielfoster3642]

I think it's too early to tell whether Tyler Reddick is having a good season this year. But so far, he's doing well for that team. I honestly didn't think that Reddick would get a win this early in the year, considering that he is in a new team and the early struggles 23XI Racing usually goes through early in the season. I honestly thought they were going to pick it up during the playoffs. But I was surprised. I enjoyed Kurt Busch's commentary reaction to Tyler Reddick's win. I felt proud but also sympathy for him. Kurt is becoming a mentor for that team, which was needed.

[@6Six6Six6Bruh]

Welp, hes made into the round of 12 with a win at Kansas. Hes great at Texas too so id say Round of 8 is guaranteed.

[@danielfoster3642]

@@6Six6Six6Bruh We'll just have to wait and see. Texas is a very unpredictable track. If you ask me, I think every NASCAR and IndyCar race held there in the last two years has been decent. But I'd say Tyler Reddick is doing well this year. That's my revisiting my comment five months later reaction.

[@Tobytony65]

Tyler bringing Toyota and 23XI to glory after helping RCR get back on top Is insane I hope the best for Reddick in the future

[@NASCARFAN93100]

3 Wins with 3 Different Drivers with 3 Different Paint Schemes Not to mention 23XI now has more wins than Trackhouse Racing as of making this comment PS: Congrats on 66K

[@ZPaul_]

4 if you wanna count Bubba's rain win at Talladega or are you just talking about the 45 car.

[@americanwalmarts3565]

Yeah the best team rivalry is Track House vs 23XI

[@coopersweeney1336]

Bubba is not a top-tier driver but he has definitely some bad luck to start the season off. They’re really fast when they hit on the setup but they’ve also wrecked out of half the races.

[@DJDouglasWarden]

I'm just going to keep it 100 with you. I'm 46 years old I've been depressed with anxiety my whole fucking life as long as I can remember. I know bubba Wallace has admitted he suffers with depression and I can see a lot of similarities in the way he handles things and the way I used to handle things emotionally. I really think that NASCAR should lift its drug policy and allow whoever wants to consume medical marijuana. I think bubble Wallace's emotional stability could be balanced out with some indica.

[@turbokart3776]

Tyler Reddick is the future of the sport. He is really something special. Meanwhile, Bubba is a driver with a decent amount of talent, but his attitude and temper will ruin him. He is a young Kurt Busch, but if Kurt had massive chip on his shoulder. We'll see if Kurt can help him transform like he himself did, but somehow, I suspect that won't be the case.

[@RazgrizWing]

I think its entirely different situations. Bubba Wallace has a massive struggle with his mental health. Kurt Busch was well he's a busch.

[@OldsmobileCutlass1969Va]

Except Kurt was actually winning! He had a big head because of that... Bubba... Not so much! Reddick comes in and wins within the first 1/4 of the season! I expect him to be consistent for the remainder of the season.

[@bighand1530]

@@OldsmobileCutlass1969Va Wouldn’t shock me if Tyler Reddick wins the 2023 championship.

[@NGPG]

Jekyll and Hyde have the same initials as Jordan and Hamlin. Kinda makes sense for 23XI’s inconsistence.

[@miketwotwenty]

Bubba can definitely turn it around! He just has to be more positive and block out those haters!

[@OldsmobileCutlass1969Va]

Bubba is the only one who can change his attitude/outlook on his life! You can lead a horse to water... But can't make it drink. The best life coachs and teammates mean nothing if you don't take their advice and guidance!

[@miketwotwenty]

@@OldsmobileCutlass1969Va I agree!

[@craighendricks2994]

Bubba shows flashes of his potential (Daytona, Kansas, Talladega come to mind). However, he just needs to learn how to string it all together and not be frustrated at the littlest inconveniences. He will have a ride at 2311 as long as Denny and the crew is behind him.

[@ChrisBl33p]

You do have to wonder, and I'm not hoping that this will happen, when 23XI begin to lose patience with him. I still don't see that happening for quite some time, but worst of all, it seems that Bubba has lost patience with himself. And that feeling is a real bitch to overcome. Hopefully, he can get the help he needs before things get past the point of no return.

[@SkullCrusher416]

Im glad this team doing well but i worry for Bubba like everybody else. And seeing hateful comments about Bubba Wallace isnt making it any better. I wish him nothing but the best

[@speedyleedy3828]

You always have the best background music, great video 👍 ❤

[@dylanmannick9242]

bubba can do it look at last season and that team they were incredible. I think he will get back to it starting this weekend. He need to get some emotional support and I think he will improve a lot. He has the talent and the speed. I think he will make the playoffs I can see him winning dega, Kansas, michgean, Pocono, heck maybe even Bristol dirt. He is very hard on him self which is good and bad. But he will rebound I know it.

[@WhateverItMayBe]

It was so cool to witness Reddick's first career win. Road America is gorgeous and I'm sad it isn't on the cup schedule.

[@DaveReece-u4b]

That was his fourth career win

[@WhateverItMayBe]

@David Reece not in cup.

[@DaveReece-u4b]

@@WhateverItMayBe yes, he won three races last season IN CUP

[@WhateverItMayBe]

@David Reece okay maybe you don't get that I'm talking about Road America. Hence why I specifically mention the track.

[@jmitt25]

It comes down to talent. Reddick is one of the most talented drivers in the sport while Bubba is mid (at best) when it comes to cup series talent

[@Duval-In-The-Wall]

Exactly, Reddick is in his 4th Cup season while Wallace is contesting his 7th. He’s got nearly 3 years of experience in his teammate

[@joshblack4291]

Awesome music again! Submersed is one of my favorite bands. Also, another great video.

[@Nick-cv5rm]

The thing with bubba is that he’s talented, but his mental game is what gets in the way of him being a playoff contender

[@thefranchise4698]

I personally think Bubba is trying too hard. He just needs to take a deep breath and reset. He has the talent to compete

[@StumbleMuse]

Bubba's still youthful, despite 6 years in Cup; despite his doubts, he is charismatic, popular with sponsors and well funded, so that keeps him in good position for the time being... The way the Next Gen car works, if he manages one win (not out of the question) before playoffs, he is officially IN. But there's a new "sheriff" in town at 23XI... Tyler Reddick is legit, the real deal.

[@MrDeez1111]

And i do believe the "aw shucks, its my fault" routine has played itself out. Effing drive your car to the front!! The equipment will get you there Bubba.... did you see number 45?

[@lnascar7401]

Wallace Needs To Focus And Get That 23 In Victory Lane 💯

[@ThatsBadTV]

Bubba will always have a ride as long as he wants it .. he’ll never run out of sponsors .. he’ll be fine

[@DevontaTravis]

Same frustration Ive seen with Stewart, Harvick & the Busch brothers I see in Bubba with slamming the hood of the car, we see it in every sport. HOWEVER the difference is how they bounce back from it. Bubba rips into himself while the others rip into others or NASCAR. Personally I think he needs to just race, stay off social media, go see a mentor like Kurt who can tell him stop making the mistakes that happen on the track get to his head. Adjust, Adapt, Overcome

[@robertholland9651]

Nice Win Sunday!! Keep strong. #2311

[@DrDerpPlays]

i mean if you compare tyler's first 3 races last year, and compared it to the first 3 this year, almost identical results

[@alberttshina5696]

Add Tyler Reddick in 23XI is the best thing Denny Hamlin could have for real. On the other hand, Bubba feels the pressure of Tyler and can't deliver. Doesnt matter if he is emotional or not the real point is he really needs to focuse on his drive instead of moaning every week and get distracted by the toxic fan who said some stupid stuff about him. He is not a bad driver but some young Toyota's prospect show some speed and let me think that they can replace him sooner than we expected....

[@codyworkman4377]

Bubba’s level of emotion has been a major hindrance of his career, and I don’t see him making any effort to change that.

[@lnascar7401]

He Has To Change Otherwise Once His Contract Expires After 2024 It'll Be Hard For Him To Be Resigned

[@YankeeDoodle2]

At least bubba is admitting it and not blaming fake racism this time

[@ctron2388]

he’s never blaming fake racism

[@ashketchumsdad]

If Kurt Busch is able to make a comeback it would be the feel good win of the decade

[@K9RacingAndStuff]

At the start, it was obvious that collectively, the Toyotas were behind Chevy and a Ford as a whole. Remember at Auto Club, the 23 started off strong, but then completely fell off before getting wrecked. Las Vegas wasn't even a bad result for Bubba; he was top-10 for pretty much the entire day and came home with a top-5. Phoenix was somehow still a top-15 in a race where Bell and Reddick were the only Toyotas to not struggle. Overall, I think it's a little too much scrutiny over 23XI as a whole right now. It's not like SHR where if you took out Phoenix you'd have to wonder where the team was at beyond Harvick.

[@Duval-In-The-Wall]

Reddick is a better driver than Wallace, he’s clearly got what it takes to lead 23XI forward

[@connorbingel7134]

23xi will probably take over the top Toyota spot soon but I don’t ever see them dominating cup in the same way other teams have. I don’t even see them being track house level successful. They will probably continue to be inconsistent because it’s a group full of hot headed emotional people. I think they can go on some crazy tares and get both cars to the champ 4 and then not even make the playoffs the next season honestly. I just don’t have any faith in that team being the Hendrick style cold domination team

[@teabaggingtime1415]

23XI is a solid team. I do think toyotas have been falling off last year or so but they still have tracks they are top tier at. Bubba ain't it though and that kind of sucks bc nascar could use diversity. I do appreciate him calling it like it was at cota, i can respect that in him.

[@cartergarrison4952]

Them and Trackhouse are potentially the teams to fill that 4th void since SHR's situation after Harvick's retirement doesn't look promising

[@NASCARFAN93100]

Yeah I have a feeling 23XI and Trackhouse will be a lot stronger than SHR next season

[@Crush1084]

SHR.....yikes. There's always at least 1 that's running 30th on pace, usually Briscoe. Preece usually gets wrecked by someone, but isn't running well, Almirola finishes like 18th half the time when his CC isn't telling him to go 120 laps on 1 set of tires at Atlanta. Not very good. The 1 silver lining is that Preece has had pace occasionally, he just never finishes when he does.

[@xavierjuno4572]

On the plus side, with Harvick retiring, this could mean they can start rebuilding the team from the ground up

[@channingchills]

Bubba is obviously a talented driver. But since he and his fathers relationship very publicly deteriorated, he really needs a veteran presence around him. Kurt was that guy, until the concussion ended season early. I think Denny is wearing too many hats and is having a hard time balancing being an owner/driver. He doesn’t really have the patience to be the role model figure Bubba needs.

[@ItsRemmeeh]

Denny really testing Bubba by bringing reddick in. And it’s starting to show

[@SamuelDuplessis12]

I don't think it's that, it's more of Bubba focusing on the haters and the racists and it's getting to him badly. So he needs someone or something in his camp to help tune out those idiots.

[@GreenHornet553]

I think Bubba got thrusted into a premium cup ride with too much hype given the people involved and the expectations were above what should've been feasible for a new cup program. To be fair...Bubba has massively underwhelmed in that equipment, but he also was put into a spot he wasn't ready for imo. This is make or break time for him and he needs to mentally get out of his own way so he can get the results he can be capable of with that machinery and not be such a hot head when things go sideways. As for Reddick, I could see him being a driver to build around in that 45 car after the unfortunate retirement of Kurt Busch. The question is, if Bubba underwhelms again and he gets the boot from Hamlin and MJ...who do you pick up to take his spot? I just don't know what the answer to that question is. So many guys who had Toyota development deals got chewed up and spat out. Who can 23XI pull in?

[@s.samuel012]

I just come back watching this video after Tyler Reddick finished 4th in the overall standings after Regular season champion

[@Phoebe-iy2jm]

Bubba needs to get outta his own head before he DOES get replaced… simple as that. He has the talent, the drive, and now the cars. Time to poop or get off the pot. I can’t blame him tho, he certainly wouldn’t be the first or last driver talent to choke his potential (Atwood comes to mind).

[@dindog22]

is Bubba seeing a sports psychologist? if he's not, he needs to. he's wayyyy too much in his head. also for some reason in my head I always call it "23 and me racing"

[@whome6415]

Bubba is a mid pack driver that has been supported because he is black. He is a great super speedway driver but he looks more and more like a MSNBC or Fox news driver.

[@tylerandfriendsgaming1546]

Tyler Reddick showed that 23XI can win races and do what Roush did when Ricky was let go and ended up at a better pairing for his personal career. Bubba is in the same situation but also Reddick shouldn't have screwed over RCR when he could've been their franchise driver but he wanted greener pastures and RCR still won before he did.

[@markjones2854]

Reddick didn’t screw RCR lmao. It was RCRs fault

[@tylerandfriendsgaming1546]

@Mark Jones what do you call signing a contract for another team right after an extension is signed for the next year. He left RCR to be teammates with Bubba Wallace. It's the same equivalent of leaving RCR to become teammates with Cody Ware it's just stupid.

[@draaino1]

Tyler Reddick is the Iceman and his race at COTA confirmed it.

[@Casey757]

I think they’ll be a competitive team long term.

[@NASCAR2K1]

Tyler Reddick is gonna win both Martinsville races, Darlington and the Chicago Street Course.

[@lathanpankey2173]

Because both Reddick and Busch have won already this season and virtually are locked into the playoffs. Is the Tyler Reddick/RCR split already a win-win?

[@bighand1530]

I would say so

[@lathanpankey2173]

@@bighand1530 I really think so bro. Denny & MJ have their lead driver, Reddick basically gets Joe Gibbs equipment, RCR gets a top 10 driver of all time for a discount, and KFB still gets a competitive ride. Both are in the playoffs so both teams get a slew of owner’s points that pay out at the end of the season. Literally everybody won. Even Joe Gibbs cause now there’s extra cash to put into the team and he still has 3 drivers who can win races

[@OldsmobileCutlass1969Va]

Kurt changed when he was dropped from top tier teams. Bubba is in a top funded team... He has nothing to be frustrated about! Maybe he needs to drive for RWR to see how much of a blessing it is to be with the 23XI?!

[@jacekatalakis8316]

Something I'm wondering is how much pressure Bubba is under to perform and if 23XI is the right fit or him at all, I feel like with Denny and MJ calling the shots, Bubba is under way too much pressure IMO or several reasons and isn't coping well with it. I do wonder if it's the team holding him back, or if they need to shake up who is in and who is out of the 23 team and see if things improve. Slow starts for teams are not that uncommon, really. I mean. When it all clicks for Bubba, he has put together complete weekends that end up with him taking the win, and he's won races on merit and speed, as well as lucky wins. he's also arguably the face of 23XI for better or worse, and he's absolutely, I'd argue, having to live up to that. I wonder how it'd be if Bubba was just a driver, without all the pressures on him, so he could just focus in on driving the car of a weekend though.

[@grantlauzon5237]

Before COTA Reddick was 14th in points and Bubba was 16th.

[@kennyb1472]

I like Bubba alot. He needs to change his attitude. Being down in the dumps all the time and being negative just fuels his haters and just makes him less and less confident. Dude is talented and can run up front. Road courses are his weakest point and he qualified 11th. Nascar puts him out there and forces him in the eyes of everyone for obvious reasons but the results don’t match the hype. He’s not a bad driver, its just he doesn’t have the results to be hyped up. It ain’t his fault he’s being hyped up, nascar and everyone in the sport constantly wants to put him in the spotlight even though he said he doesn’t like it. Just causes a bunch of unnecessary standards and pressure on him. Yea he has to do his part as a driver and go out and win along with changing his attitude and stop being negative all the time.

[@ZPaul_]

He can definitely run up there with the best of them. He just needs to get his shit together.

[@RazgrizWing]

Perhaps NASCAR could maybe stop giving him a spotlight. I know from a PR perspective and for the sport it looks good and everything, but perhaps giving him all spotlight and him being the only black driver in the sport at the top level is hurting him. If NASCAR even really does give him the spotlight, though he is in a lot of promotional material for the sport. NASCAR can continue and double down further on its initiatives to help those that come from less than privilege backgrounds into the sport, or perhaps not just only look at regional markets but also look at markets in terms of demographics. Perhaps they are doing that by having a race in LA and Chicago, but I dunno. I think if we had more diversity in the top level it would definitely take the pressure off, but then maybe that is only half of it or a even less of a portion of it. The rest is Bubba's own mind.

[@bighand1530]

I don’t recall Bubba Wallace being annoyed with being hyped up and constantly being in the spotlight.

[@chancegheno8096]

Ironically I good a DoorDash ad during this video and they're one of Bubba's sponsors so I find that pretty funny 😆

[@bighand1530]

Wow

[@cartervandenheuvel8189]

Can’t really take anything a driver says within the first half hour after a dnf seriously, I race lower level off road racing and I love it with all my heart, but immediately after a dnf I want to quit, but half an hour later we when my head clears everything makes sense again and you realize it’s just racing, so I wouldn’t be worried about a quote from right after his race ended

[@aaronarmstrong9776]

I don't believe I've ever seen a comment section about Bubba like this. Way to go, fellas.

[@SamuelDuplessis12]

Yeah I've never seen a more positive community towards Bubba than this comment section.

[@scale_model_apprentice]

Bubba is only 29 years old. He hasn't even hit his stride yet.

[@TheBreadman904]

NASCAR 2005 music, good choice

[@S.K.R.E.Inc.]

Reddick has potential. He just needs to exorcise that streak of bad luck he's getting. His win last week is a step in the right direction. Bubba, on the other hand, needs to get off his high horse, stop acting entitled and keep his emotions in check to stop sliding downhill

[@johnberg12]

If Bubba doesn't regain confidence in himself quickly, 23XI will loose confidence in him & will make driver change during the season.

[@23lacross]

That won’t happen. Most of the sponsorship for the 23 are Bubba sponsors not 23XI sponsors.

[@lnascar7401]

@John Berg He'll Be At 23XI Till 2024 Sunshine Don't Get Excited 😏

[@RazgrizWing]

While that could maybe be true. If anything Bubba keeps the money flowing with the sponsorships he brings, so it depends on if he loses the confidence of his sponsors. I mean it isnt like he hasn't lost sponsorships before with the fiasco of him rage quitting during the virtual pro-invitational

[@lnascar7401]

@@RazgrizWing Blue Emu Pain Relief Stopped Sponsoring Him After What Happened On Iracing

[@bighand1530]

I don’t see Bubba Wallace going anywhere anytime soon.

[@cseabrook3]

Guys. He was trolling everyone of you that doubts him every week, it’s called sarcasm

[@markjones2854]

Bubba has not been bad this year At Daytona he was leading and got plowed from behind while leading which put him lap down most the race. He honestly could’ve potentially won if not got a top 5 finish if the 10 didn’t run out of talent Fontana he was up front most the day until Debris killed him Vegas ran top 10 all day Atlanta was his fault 100% Idk what happened at COTA but that was the best he’s ever looked at RCs ever. The talent is there and the team is there they just gotta put the pieces together and get the luck

[@Vermonter8812]

Im not a fan of Bubba's but man those comments he made at COTA doesnt make him look good. Sponsors could easily take that comment and pull out from Bubba and may just loose that ride. Time will tell.

[@wez492]

2311? I think they're going to continue to better as time progresses. I like Kurts passion for the 45 , so hes going to continue to play some crucial role in the teams developement. Although I understand & can appreciate Bubba's frustration, I don't understand his comments about being replaced , I mean, ?¿ why would you say something like that with good sponsors backing you ?¿ Not to mention I have followed him since his K&N days, he seemed to have conducted himself a little better in those days. If sponsors cut ties with him , I wonder how detrimental that is going to be to 2311 racing.

[@cseabrook3]

Look at the comments. Wonder why bubba said what he did

[@AlHopeGig]

Absolutely wild that you didn’t mention either of Bubba’s wins with 23XI racing, or his incredible step forward at the end of last season. It’s been an abysmal start to 2023, but heading into COTA, Bubba was technically in the playoffs on points. He’s only 36 points out right now. Let’s all just calm down lmfao.

[@BlackFlagsMatter]

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[@K9RacingAndStuff]

FR. Even then, with Bubba's poor start, he still has a top 5 and managed to squeeze a top-15 out of his two incident-free races, which really is par with the rest of the Toyotas so far this year. Which really, name a race where more than two Toyotas looked strong this season. Daytona, they were nowhere, and Pastrana being the best finisher is criminal enough. Auto Club, the only one to ever come alive was Hamlin. 23 or the 20 might've, but the restart happened. Las Vegas, Bubba was entirely on par and Bell was kinda there. Phoenix was Reddick and Bell. Atlanta is frustrating cause if Bubba doesn't make the early mistake, he ends up with probable top-10 as the last cycle really benefited the Toyotas, who were a bit anonymous. COTA, copy and paste Phoenix. Bubba might've been that third Toyota, but then the mistake happened.

[@AlHopeGig]

@@K9RacingAndStuff Incredibly valid points. I was at Auto Club and it was so frustrating watching him fly through the field like it was nothing, got into the top 5, then whatever adjustments they made after the first round of pitstops started killing his car. Then he ended up overheating and DNFed…

[@jerrylindsay566]

I was beginning to wonder if NASCHEVYCAR was going to allow a Toyota to win. As Gomer would say, "SURPRISE, SURPRISE, SURPRISE"!!!

[@xavierjuno4572]

Hey just because Chevy's the most winning manufacturer doesn't mean the others don't stand a chance

[@bighand1530]

@@xavierjuno4572 What about all the hype for the Toyotas? Having said that, 6 races in and only one win for Toyota.

[@xavierjuno4572]

@@bighand1530 just give them a chance for god sake

[@GARBO96]

Without watching the video I have two things to say. 1 Bubba is holding the team back he either needs to step away or hire a professional mental health something full time.2 The team never got enough respect because everybody kept calling it Michael Jordan's first race team it's not he owned a professional motorcycle racing team that did pretty damn good for not being a Factory team (top 3 in points multiple times)

[@kadinsmith5182]

I think Reddick is a star, and I'd go as far to say that he is the 2md best road racer behind Chase. With Bubba, hes just so inconsistent. Good at superspeedways, but other than that, I've never seen Bubba as good. If he doesnt make improvements by the end of this year, I say he should be replaced by JHN. I know that wont happen though with all the sponsors Bubba brings.

[@ctron2388]

Bubba has shown he can run in the top 10 at short tracks and regular ovals as well he did that a lot other half of last year

[@yakul4410]

In my opinion, if Hamlin has a down year this season, he should retire are manage 23XI directly.

[@curtisregush953]

Replace bubbles, he's not suited for cup. Reddick being a championship contender? I mean he joined a jgr satellite team you know he'll never get the chance to win the championship. Probably would have had a better chance if he stuck with rcr.

[@BarcelonaRed4r31]

I know this is completely unrelated to the topic in this video butttttttt........ Tyler Reddick should've been in the 3 car at RCR. There I said it

[@ayojstfu22]

this may be a steamy take but what if the 23 car is weaker than the 45? When bubba hopped in the 45 car at the beginning of the playoffs, he won a real race and each time he ran the 45 car, he seemed to be consistent. Now put him back in the 23 car, that car is either not as powerful, or it just has issues. I might be wrong, but I think its something to think about.

[@crystaljon]

The #45 car that Bubba drove was the #23 team. The #23 crew and equipment, but with the #45 number.

[@samueljones5780]

Well Bubba should be careful with his emotions, it's clear he's frustrated but he said it himself that he's worth a replacement. Sorry to say this but he's right, there should be a better talent in that seat. At the moment he seems to have difficulties setting up the car then again his tempor during a race etc, it all adds up. For me Bubba's lowest point was last year the senseless tantrum he displayed to Kyle Larson, it was just yeah... Anyway you'll see how Tyler Reddick will show that you should think with your head not with emotions.

[@handsomedevil4928]

Marty Robbins

[@JeffWeselyan]

He was better in 45 than 23 that numbers gotta go

[@evolveVIII]

Denny never wanted bubba. Maybe he knows something

[@DroMeetsPhoto]

I never knew that

[@JackCallSports]

I really hope Kurt comes back soon

[@ctron2388]

Bubba haters suck but all bubba needs to do is stay positive towards himself and he can turn things around

[@kodycrabb5820]

Bubba probably needs a year off with some intense work with a psychologist. Can’t win like that.

[@lnascar7401]

A Year Is Too Long How Is He Supposed To Pay Bills

[@DroMeetsPhoto]

He doesn't need a year off but def agree he needs to talk to someone. Maybe Kurt can mentor him too as I'm sure he knows all too well what it feels like to have a good chunk of the fanbase chomping at the bit to see him fail

[@clipobserver]

I think 23XI is a good team though I think Hendrick and Trackhouse are better. I won't be surprised if Denny makes a deal with Job Gibbs and buys the 11 from him. Reddick is too soon to say how good he is. Also, I believe he came to 23XI early because of Kurt Busch's concussion. As for Bubba, I do like and I believe gets a bad rap because most NASCAR fans are racist assholes who bear false witness again Bubba (Is there any proof of him faking that noose incident? I highly doubt it). Anyway, he needs to get his head on the track otherwise MJ and Denny will go to a different direction after his contract is up, especially if that's true that other drivers want to drive the 23 car. Also, Rajah Caruth is coming.

[@ironpanther2420]

First off, most Nascar fans are not racist. If that was the case, the entire organization wouldn't have stood with Bubba during the noose incident so fuck you for even saying that. Second, as far as Bubba's noose incident, despite the FBI ruling out it being a hate crime, he agreed to appear on a cable news network where he doubled down that it was in fact a hate crime despite the FBI findings. Then in his Netflix documentary, he tripled down on it being a hate crime. The man chose to be a race-baiter and slap everyone who stood with him in the face. He has earned and deserves every bit of hate he gets. The best thing that could happen for the sport would be for him to be fired and Rajah Caruth to replace him.

[@YankeeDoodle2]

Get rid of bubba and it will be a good team

[@werlder]

Bubba is the reason I don’t feel weird or out of place for liking NASCAR (I’m a person of color). No matter how good or bad he’s doing, I’m just happy to see him doing the damn thing and I hope he never quits.

[@twothreefour234]

Poor ol Bubby, grew up in an elite Nascar family with every advantage money could supply. Poor Bubba, everybody is always pickin on bubby. You're right Wallace, you should be replaced. Maybe Danika will let you join her pity party.

[@bighand1530]

Bubba Wallace has won two more times than Danica Patrick.