It is almost time to reset the stopwatches, as NASCAR finally takes on the city of Chicago on July 1st and 2nd. With months of contemplation, preparations, and controversies, the world of stock car racing is to provide a glimpse into the future. The stage is set for the teams, along with the fans, to brace themselves and witness the first ever street car racing in the 75 years of NASCAR. 

But before the drivers allure their fans through their driving skills in the 2.14-mile makeshift track, many of the racers took the initiative to connect with their new and current fans alike. Many of the drivers took part in pre-race events organized to honor the drivers and also forge an association with the motorsports enthusiasts. 

And leading the events is none other than the 23XI Racing drivers, who were seen participating in a plethora of events ahead of the race weekend. But it seems the drivers were faced with an unprecedented roadblock while attending one such event.

Bubba Wallace Calls Out His Teammate Before the Friendly Match

The inaugural race at the Windy City occupies a pivotal position for the 23XI Racing drivers, owing to their team owner’s legacy in the city. Michael Jordan, who won six championships for the Chicago Bulls, holds a deified position in the city. Following the long relationship with the city, the 23XI Racing drivers Tyler Reddick and Bubba Wallace took an extra step forward to get themselves acquainted with the nooks and corners of the city.

A case in point is Bubba Wallace’s Block Party, where he commemorated the Black and the minority communities of the nation. Moreover, the people who attended the party also received general admission tickets to the race.  

Another such event that grabbed the most attention was Tyler Reddick and Bubba Wallace’s baseball game with the Chicago Cubs. The two drivers along with Kurt Busch were not just seen attending the game but also trying their luck in the game at Wrigley Field. Bubba Wallace revealed the news on his Instagram profile and also informed his followers of the pressure that he was feeling as he was slotted to throw the first pitch.

In the short clip that was posted by Wallace on his Instagram story, he said, “Chicago we are still here. You already know where we are at.” Pointing his phone towards his teammate Tyler Reddick, Wallace commented, “You got this guy, lame.”

Wallace continued, “Anyways, I am getting ready to throw out the first pitch here at the Cubs game. Excited, this would be my second time throwing out the first pitch. So a lot of pressure.”

However, Reddick added, “Hope we don’t screw it up.”

“We will be fine. Hopefully, his sayings are right,” Wallace added in response.

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Kurt Busch, who was the umpire of the game, also posted a carousel of pictures and declared the results of the match. Hinting they had a fun day, he wrote in his Instagram post, “Baseball today, racing tomorrow.”

Bubba Wallace commented under the post, “Kurt called a strike, I’ll take it.”

While the Cubs won the game 10-1 after beating the Guardians, the fans were elated to see Kurt Busch back on the field and in action, after being sidelined from racing after sustaining concussions at Pocono Raceway last year. There have been speculations, that Kurt Busch might find his way back into the world of racing. 

Nevertheless, the 23XI Racing duo was also spotted in an outlet of McDonald, which is also the primary sponsor of the No. 23 Toyota. There, the drivers connected with the youths from the local communities. Bubba Wallace even took the role of an employee, taking orders from the customers.

Amidst all the preparations and festivities, the question that looms is whether Michael Jordan’s team would be able to keep up with the legacy of the legend. Will Tyler Reddick, who has dominated the road courses so far, be able to do the same on the street circuit? Will Bubba Wallace be able to grab a win at the inaugural race? 

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