On episode 20 of Club Shay Shay, Shannon welcomes in the first African-American driver to win Rookie of the Year in a NASCAR Series, and 2018 Daytona 500 runner up, Bubba Wallace.
Bubba talks about how joining Michael Jordan’s 23XI Racing team has put him in a place to succeed this season, at the Daytona 500 and beyond. He and Shannon go over the ins and outs of NASCAR, covering how drivers practice, how to prepare for different tracks, and the setbacks and challenges Bubba has faced as the sport’s only African-American driver.
Bubba & Shannon also discuss the intersection of sports, politics, entertainment and humanity, touching on Bubba’s role banning the Confederate flag from racing, putting #BlackLivesMatter on his car, pushing to make NASCAR more inclusive, and much more.
Bubba provides a fascinating insight into the world of NASCAR. His passion and knowledge for racing shine through in this important conversation.
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