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Way before Bubba Wallace was the star driver of a NASCAR team owned by Michael Jordan, he was driving in the Truck Series. But even then, he had a superstar owner with more than a decent team alongside him.

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This was Kyle Busch Motorsports back in 2012 and 2014, who Wallace ran in the Truck Series for, who he recently thanked as they headed to a new future, away from Toyota.

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In a couple more days, Kyle Busch would leave Joe Gibbs Racing and Toyota for Richard Childress Racing and Chevrolet, forcing his Truck team to also switch to a different manufacturer.

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Ahead of their penultimate race with their soon-to-be ex-manufacturer, KBM posted a tweet expressing their thankfulness along with the stats they achieved together.

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And it was on this tweet, Wallace replied simply with, “🙋🏾‍♂️.”

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23XI will “go down” supporting Bubba Wallace, co-owner Michael Jordan had emphasized

Speaking about supporting Bubba Wallace back when he formed the 23XI Racing team with Denny Hamlin in 2020, co-owner Michael Jordan emphasized on how despite everything being in Wallace’s control, they’re going to be there for him no matter what.

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“It’s all on him, but in actuality, it isn’t,” Jordan said. “We are very, very supportive, we’re going to be there for him when he makes a mistake, when he succeeds. We’re going to go down as a team, and we’re going to win as a team. I can understand his mentality, and that’s good. I used to say that as well.”

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MJ claimed that he never wants his driver “to feel that he’s alone.” 

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Naturally, Wallace too admitted that following his move to 23XI, he would also have “no more excuses.” 

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“Everything, just like Michael Jordan said, everything is ultimately up to me. And that’s what I live off of, when it’s in my court and it’s in my control,” Wallace described.

Also Read: “I’ll Take This to My Grave” – Bubba Wallace Delves Into The Most Horrifying Experience of His Career, 10 Years Before Joining Michael Jordan’s NASCAR Team

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Shaharyar is an experienced Senior NASCAR writer at EssentiallySports. A journalist by heart and profession, he has been at the ‘wheel’ for nearly a decade after starting with Formula 1. He has penned over 1,700 articles on the sport. Shaharyar is known for his quick reporting on controversies and feuds in NASCAR and is one of the masterminds behind "NASCAR In and Out", a Reader-Connect Program of EssentiallySports that boasts a weekly reach of fifty thousand subscribers in the US. Shaharyar believes in the conversational style of journalism, where fans are at the heart of the conversation. As a big fan of Kyle Busch, he maintains a commitment to journalistic neutrality in his coverage. A graduate of journalism from a professional university, Shaharyar blends his love for storytelling with the fast-paced nature of the sport to deliver compelling content that resonates with his readers. Despite his admiration for Kyle Busch, Shaharyar is now turning his attention to Hendrick Motorsports star Kyle Larson, whom he believes is a legend in the making. He is always looking to bring fresh perspectives and insights to his readers and engages in healthy debates and discussions about the latest developments in NASCAR. In his free time, Shaharyar enjoys watching soccer and taking long walks to unwind.

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