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Bubba Wallace is not just a NASCAR driver. He’s a celebrity, an activist, and most of all a damn good driver. The 29-year-old is now in the 10th year of his career since his debut in 2012 and has since made a lot of fans with his exceptional driving skills.

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The African-American has made breaking the metaphorical glass ceiling a regular affair in his career. He is the first African-American NASCAR Rookie of the Year and the first African-American to win the NASCAR Truck Series in 50 years.

Wallace has also been a vocal activist, most famously for the Black Lives Matter movement. He began emphasizing the movement after the unfortunate murder of George Floyd in 2020. Bubba’s work led to a ban on flying the Confederate flag in NASCAR races.

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For all his work as well as his great professional skills, he is a much-loved man among the fans. Leaning on that he was once asked in 2016 “What is the weirdest thing you’ve had to sign for a fan before?”

He thought about the answer for a while. Then said “Weirdest thing? Hmm. This is one of those questions where you know you get put on a spot and like after this interview is over with I’ll think of it. Now I can’t think of anything. Uhh, I signed a forehead before. That’s probably the weirdest thing.”

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It has been 6 years since someone last asked him this question on record. A very high possibility he has some great answers now, especially since his fanbase has only grown since that time.

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Which team is Bubba Wallace a fan of?

The interviewer goes on to ask Bubba, “I know that you’re a big Tennessee football fan and your teammate Trevor Bayne thinks that the [Tennessee] Volunteers are in for a good season this fall, what’s your prediction?”

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“I feel the same you know. Definitely a huge Tennessee football fan. Excited to see how their season shakes out and looking forward to watching them win,” he answered with hope for his team.

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Bubba’s wish could not be granted in 2016 as the Volunteers only managed a 3-way tie for the second position.

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