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Bubba Wallace has established his own place in NASCAR’s history. With his momentous Talladega Superspeedway victory, Wallace became the first African-American driver since Wendell Scott to win at the top level of any stock car racing series. And now, Wallace wants his fans to own a piece of history with his new initiative.

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In a recent Instagram post by 23XI Racing, the team announced that all NASCAR and Bubba Wallace fans can now own a special Kansas race commemorative. Wallace’s Kansas Speedway victory was special because it made him the first black driver to clinch multiple wins in a top-level stock car racing series.

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In the Instagram post, the team announced that fans can now get their hands on a free Bubba Wallace Kansas Win Commemorative NFT. Here are the details of the announcement.

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Bubba Wallace is currently driving for Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin-owned 23XI Racing. Even though Wallace did not make it to the playoffs this season, he did display a promising performance.

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From finishing second at the Daytona 500 race to recording his three top-five finishes in the last 4 regular season races. Wallace definitely showcased some good driving skills. Moreover, after his performance, Wallace announced that he has signed a multiyear extension contract with the team 23XI Racing.

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Bubba Wallace on renewing his contract with 23XI Racing

Earlier this year, NASCAR Cup Series driver Bubba Wallace announced his contract extension with 23XI Racing. Happy to renew his contract with the team, Wallace told NASCAR journalist Jenna Fryer,

It feels great to get this renewal done and to know I have a home at 23XI Racing. Thanks to M.J. and Denny for continuing to believe in me.”

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Furthermore, Wallace reminisced about the journey he and his team has been through in the past two years. He said, “We’ve come a long way together in less than two years and we’ve checked off some major goals along the way. We know we still have work to do, both on and off the race track, but I feel good about our team and the direction we’re heading.”

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Devyani Sharma is a NASCAR writer at EssentiallySports. With a portfolio of several in-depth and behind-the -scene stories, she is highly regarded for her ability to provide a nuanced and balanced perspective on the sport. With a Master's Degree in English literature, Devyani places great importance on the power of words and their ability to connect with Motorheads.

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