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NASCAR is a highly competitive sport in which drivers can very frequently develop rivalries on the track. So it is like a sight for sore eyes when drivers form friendships with their fellow competitors off the track. Some of these friendships are cultivated through the drivers being teammates, while others stem from childhood connections. One recent example of friendship in NASCAR is the bond between Bubba Wallace and Coca-Cola 600 winner Ryan Blaney.

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And fans got to see a new wholesome chapter of this friendship when Bubba decided to congratulate his friend in a rather unconventional way.

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How Did Bubba Wallace Congratulate His Best Friend?

The Team Penske driver has been performing excellently in the current season. Still, he had been searching for his first victory. Finally, Blaney clinched his triumph in the Coca Cola 600 after enduring 59 winless races. Bubba, Ryan’s friend, took a unique approach to congratulate the ‘Marathon Man’.

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Bubba shared a tweet featuring a video of people congratulating Ryan. The tweet from the 23XI drivers had the caption, “Tried calling @Blaney to congratulate him on his win this weekend…

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He didn’t answer so I hired some familiar faces on Cameo to 𝙐𝙉𝙆𝙉𝙊𝙒𝙄𝙉𝙂𝙇𝙔 help me congratulate him on his “marathon” instead.”

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Bubba’s hilarious way of congratulating caught the attention of fans, and everyone flooded the comment section with funny responses.

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Fans Went Into a Frenzy After Witnessing Bubba Wallace’s Friendship With Marathon Man

As Wallace got some of the most prominent people in the NASCAR World, like Daniel Suárez and Kenny Wallace, to congratulate Blane for the wrong reasons, as a cost of not picking up his call, fans couldn’t help but express their amusement and admiration. Many came up with funny comments, predicting the cost of hiring people for the video and jokingly remarking, “That’s like $360 total. You’re a good friend.”

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Others praised Bubba’s approach, with comments like, “And today’s internet win goes to Bubba! That’s freaking hilarious!” and “You are kidding me! This is fantastic!”

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The general sentiment was one of enjoyment, with comments such as “This is amazing hahaha” and “I love this bromance.

Fans also expressed their desire to have a friend like Bubba. “Bubba and Blaney, the best friendship

I want a friend like that.” Some even imagined how amazing having a friend like Bubba would be.

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One fan summed it up by saying, “Absolutely genius. Well played, Bubba.”

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After witnessing Bubba’s remarkable performance this year and seeing how he wished Ryan well, fans extended their cheers and hopes for Bubba to achieve his own victory this year, saying, “This is actually pretty funny, cheers man, hope you get a win yourself this year.”

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