Former NASCAR driver John Wes Townley was killed Saturday after a shooting in Athens, Georgia. Athens-Clarke County coroner Sonny Wilson confirmed the.
One of the favorites to pull off an upset win was Bubba Wallace. Wallace arguably appeared to have one of the fastest cars in the season-opening 500, only to
Bubba Wallace is no stranger to pressure.
The 27-year-old has embraced the expectation and intensity associated with his journey over the past 12 months. As if it wasn’t challenging enough to be the only Black driver across all three national tours, and one that has previously won under the microscope of scrutiny, Wallace has also been a lightning rod for change during his tenure at the highest level of the discipline.
Wallace has advocated for social change, diversity and inclusion within NASCAR to great success.
Simultaneously, he has embraced additional pressure in joining a new team launched by Denny Hamlin and NBA legend Michael Jordan. Together, they have called Wallace the right driver for the right time, inviting more partners and supporters.
Netflix announces Bubba Wallace docuseries It s hard to imagine a more compelling central figure for a behind-the-scenes NASCAR documentary.
04/22/2021
Netflix today revealed plans for a Bubba Wallace docuseries, following NASCAR’s only Black driver as he competes throughout the 2021 season, his first with 23XI Racing and new team owners Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin. START YOUR ENGINES ?
So excited to announce that Netflix is teaming up with NASCAR driver @BubbaWallace for a documentary series that takes us behind the scenes of the 2021 NASCAR season through the eyes of the ONLY Black driver at the top level of the sport.?? pic.twitter.com/Wy3dpx7wIi