“You Da Real MVP” – 23XI Racing Spotter Freddie Kraft Mocks Bubba Wallace Haters Amidst Netflix Docu-Series Launch
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DAYTONA, FL – FEBRUARY 16: Bubba Wallace, driver of the #23 McDonald’s 23XI Racing Toyota Camry, fields questions from the media during Daytona 500 Media Day on February 16, 2022 at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fl. (Photo by David Rosenblum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
The Netflix series, Race: Bubba Wallace has finally been released, and the reactions are coming in thick and fast. There have been several reactions from fans coming in for the portrayal of several aspects of Wallace’s life, both at the personal and professional stages. At one point in the series, Wallace pointed out that he now rivals Kyle Busch in the ‘Most Booed Driver’ category. Fortunately for Wallace, there are several allies who will firmly back him amidst the haters. Chief among them is his 23XI Racing spotter, Freddie Kraft.
So what episode of #RACEBubbaWallace are you up to so far? pic.twitter.com/zMi8nrEXJm
— Freddie Kraft (@FreddieKraft) February 23, 2022
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Why do some many people despise this guy?
— Cody Olmstead (@CodyOlmstead1) February 24, 2022
Kraft even took the time to answer questions on why Bubba Wallace was not well-liked among the fans. Needless to say, the spotter insisted that the hate comes from people who do not care to listen to him. He even mocked people who said that nobody was watching the series. One fairly honest user noted that, while he does not like how Wallace raced on the track, he respected him away from it.
There were some positive reactions to the Bubba Wallace documentary
Kraft got the last laugh, with this statement, “Thanks for the amazing feedback! But a really special thanks to those of you that could have just not said anything, but chose to reply that you wouldn’t watch. You guys really help drive those engagement numbers up, so we could reach an even bigger audience. You da real MVP!”
I don’t understand the hate for Bubba… I mean, I know why, I’m sad it still exists to the extent that it does. BTW, I watched all of the episodes in one big binge. If you are a nascar fan or a racing fan you need to watch.
— Tony Hathaway (@tony_hathaway) February 24, 2022
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Haters gonna hate. But NASCAR is having a re-birth because of things like this, new ways of doing things, i.e., sellout at Daytona, viewership of the race at an all time high. People who continue to live in the past are going to get left behind. Love the new NASCAR.
— 💙PIECE OF CAKE🍰 (@landrgates) February 24, 2022
One observation that people had, that no one can deny, is that Bubba Wallace has had a huge impact on the sport. Others suggested that some fans do not like him is because he gained attention despite the lack of wins. Aside from the criticisms, it was heartening to see that the praise outweighed the hate. In fact, many fans on Twitter insisted that they either loved the series, or they are in the middle of it or are excited to watch it.
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All said and done, Wallace would like to do most of his talking on the track and silence his critics with impressive performances in the 2022 season.
READ MORE: Bubba Wallace’s Father Refused to Be a Part of His Netflix Docu-Series ‘Race’ – Here’s Why
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