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Recently, a video of Bubba Wallace giving an interview was spotted on the internet, where we saw a rather questionable fan emerging from behind and gesturing something, which was only to be described as, let’s say, wild and unnecessary.

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Wallace was answering a question at Bristol when a young member of the audience seemed to claim his 5 seconds of fame by showcasing a lewd X-rated gesture on camera supposedly directed at Wallace.

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While the event seemed to be hilarious for some, it certainly was not something to be proud of, even though that kid might think so. It was certain that the audience at Bristol was not a fan of Wallace.

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NASCAR fans react to a kid showing an X-rated gesture on camera during a Bubba Wallace interview

There are always certain elements in society that would do anything to gain their short-lived chance to fame, even if it means taking a jibe at an athlete by showcasing a lewd gesture for everyone to see. Fans were divided on the incident. Some even took it as light-hearted humor.

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Reacting to the clip, fans stated, He certainly doesn’t have many fans at Bristol lol

That was freaking hilarious

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Kids famous now

So the kid says he swings for the other team.

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Someone buy that kid a milkshake

“That kid in the background is going to be famous.”

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Bubba Wallace!!

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Well, the interaction was certainly inappropriate, but fans seemed to have enjoyed the moment. But disrespecting someone like this just because someone has a different opinion is just outright crass and distasteful. However, that’s just the way it is and not much can be changed, unless Wallace more races to shush his haters up.

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Srijan Mandal is a NASCAR writer at EssentiallySports. With a Master's Degree in Journalism from a top institution, Srijan has written over 1000 articles across various platforms. His passion for racing began at a young age and has only grown stronger over time. From Formula 1 to NASCAR and from World Rally Championship to World Endurance Championship, Srijan has followed and studied all aspects of these thrilling sports. Srijan's passion for racing extends beyond writing. He is an avid participant in professional open-wheel sim racing and enjoys producing music, which he shares on popular streaming platforms such as Spotify and Apple Music under the moniker "Lunaprism".

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