The 2024 NASCAR season so far has been a disappointment for 23XI Racing’s Bubba Wallace. He came into the season with a lot of hopes after the career best 2023 season, but his inconsistent form and mistakes from his crew cost him a playoff entry on points while his teammate Tyler Reddick won the regular season championship.
But on the personal side Bubba Wallace and his wife Amanda Wallace is having one of the happiest, in the meantime stressful time. They are awaiting a baby boy, due the next month. Mrs. Wallace has been sharing her feelings and messages during the pregnancy period to her followers via social media, mainly instream.
Recently Amanda Wallace, who is so close to becoming a mother for the first time, shared an Instagram story detailing her excitement and anxiety. She shared an image of her and Bubba Wallace, with the caption suggesting she can’t believe the child is coming to the world.
Soon it won't just be us and my heart can't take it.Amanda Wallace wrote on X.
Bubba Wallace has recently signed a multi-year contract extension with 23XI Racing
The Toyota driver has another good news before the baby comes to the world. Despite the uncertainty over the charter negotiations between NASCAR and 23XI Racing, the team has decided to give a contract extension to Wallace. As per reports the extension will see the racer driver the No:23 Camry till the 2026 season.
The move to give Bubba Wallace the extension is the right move from the Denny Hamlin co-owned team. Alongside being a top-15 driver on the current grid capable of winning races, Wallace is also one of the most recognizable and marketable athletes in the sport. He brings is significant sponsorship revenue that can sustain the team long-term.
The birth of his baby boy might give Bubba Wallace the motivation and confidence required to be more productive on the track. It will be interesting to see how he would perform in the coming races with the Toyota giants.