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It feels good to give back to the community, directly or indirectly. But when it comes from someone who has a huge social presence and is extremely busy, it sets out a good example among the followers. The 23XI Racing driver, Bubba Wallace seems to have a knack for serving the community. Despite getting embroiled in controversies from time to time which make him look bad, he has a different personality away from the sport.

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The previous year, Wallace had hosted a block party at the Richmond Raceway. It was meant to increase the outreach of the sport, especially among the African-American community. Wallace and co. accomplished this by giving the attendees free demonstrations of the pit stops, access to iRacing modules, and much more. A whopping four-figure attendance accounted for the success of the event. This year, Wallace organized another block party in Richmond, however, the host seems to have taken all the attention away.

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Bubba’s party host knows how to engage the crowd

This season, Bubba Wallace’s performances haven’t been appreciable. It seems prudent to have some time away from the sport by getting involved in organizing a block party. This year’s fun-filled party had close to a five-figure attendance, more than the previous year. It consisted of live music, food trucks, painting, pit stops, racecars, and iRacing, giving an experience like never before to those present.

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However, actor and stand-up comedian Desi Banks put forth a hilarious performance that made the audience roll on the floor laughing. Being a famous stand-up comedian and having acted in several popular movies, he already has a loyal fan base. His energy was unmatchable and Bubba, standing backstage, couldn’t help himself from bursting out with laughter. He later shared an Instagram story with a clip of Banks’s performance and a photo of Banks and himself.

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Bubba’s block party surely was a banger, with a lot of people coming and enjoying. It surely would’ve given the much-needed time-off to Wallace ahead of his Cup Series race at the Richmond Raceway.

Bubba Wallace has a chance to outperform others

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The upcoming Cup Series race at the Richmond Raceway is pivotal for several drivers, including Wallace. Alex Bowman will be leading the lineup. From 23XI Racing, Tyler Reddick will be start at the 5th position in his #45 Toyota Camry.

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Bubba Wallace will start in the 28th position. Keeping his recent performances in view, he will have to drive smartly to avoid getting wrecked without finishing the race. However, if he can avoid this, he has a good chance to get closer to the top.

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Even though 23XI Racing has only one driver starting in the top 5, Wallace’s fans are longing to see him put forth a good performance. Will the Richmond race prove to be better for Wallace? We will get to know in a day.

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Aneesh Gupta is a NASCAR Writer at EssentiallySports. While he likes to cover sporting angles and breaking news like most, his true expertise lies in exploring the business & financial side of the sport. Whether it was the sale of Kyle Busch Motorsports or the updates on the ongoing charter negotiations, Aneesh has provided his readers with some of the most well-rounded stories and breakdowns. On the sporting front, not only has Aneesh covered reports on active Cup drivers like Kyle Larson & Bubba Wallace, but he has also written extensively about legends like Richard Petty. When away from the NASCAR world, he likes to play soccer with his friends.

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