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NASCAR Race Anticipated to Produce “Next Bubba Wallace” Gets Tainted With “F1 Money” Tag

Published 11/11/2022, 7:20 AM EST

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F1 and NASCAR are two different motorsports. But why this constant comparison, then? In a recent tweet by NASCAR, the governing body shared the latest update on the ever-so-controversial Chicago street race. However, as soon as the tweet surfaced, comments surrounding “F1 money” began flooding in.

It definitely takes a lot to try something new. Especially when it is something as risky as a NASCAR car in a street race. However, what upset the fans most is the latest hospitality packages shared by NASCAR. In their tweet, the governing body revealed the inaugural packages for the Chicago race experience.

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Reacting to the price structure decided by NASCAR, fans could not help but compare the figures with that of F1. Slamming the governing body for competing with F1 money, fans left comments below the tweet.

 

The Chicago street race has been a matter of debate for a long time among the fans. Owing to the risk factor of driving NASCAR cars on street, fans believe that there is a high chance of it backfiring.

Bubba Wallace Believes Chicago Race Will Help NASCAR Unearth the “Next Bubba Wallace”

However, if the event turns out to be a success, it’s definitely going down in history. Furthermore, NASCAR drivers like Bubba Wallace believe the Chicago race can help unearth the “Next Bubba Wallace.”

Bubba Wallace on the NASCAR Chicago Street race

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Bubba Wallace is the official face of the Chicago street race. In an event announcing the race, Wallace said that he feels representation matters the most in a sport. Explaining how events like these can help attract the youth and young kids, the 23XI Racing driver said that it was a big step by NASCAR.

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He said; “Congrats to NASCAR and thanks to the city of Chicago. You’re gonna get that next Bubba Wallace that’s sitting in the stands saying he wants to do this someday.”

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Bubba Wallace was clearly hopeful about the new format. However, it is true that it is a bold and risky move that can go both ways. With the official announcement made, all that the fans can hope for now is to be able to witness a good show in Chicago in July 2023.

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Devyani Sharma

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Devyani Sharma is a NASCAR Author at EssentiallySports. Having completed her postgrad in English Literature, she has worked as a content writer for a while now. With over three years of experience in the field and hundreds of articles published on the web, Devyani has now associated with EssentiallySports to start her journey in the world of sports journalism.
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Pritam Priyedarshi