Bubba Wallace crashes during Sonoma qualifying, faces tough race start
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 11:23 AM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
Bubba Wallace crashed his No. 23 Toyota during NASCAR qualifying for the Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway on June 27. The wreck took place in Turn 9 after a strong initial lap placed him in the top 10. Following the crash, Wallace will start the race from the back of the field due to damage and repairs. This setback complicates his ability to gain positions on a challenging track known for limited passing opportunities. The race is set to begin at 3:30 p.m. ET on June 28.
- •Bubba Wallace crashed during the final qualifying session at Sonoma.
- •Wallace's best qualifying lap was 1:15.887, placing him provisionally 26th.
- •Ty Gibbs secured the pole position with a lap of 1:14.829.
- •Wallace's previous road course average finish is 21.8 in 37 starts.
- •The Toyota/Save Mart 350 race starts at 3:30 p.m. ET on June 28.
- 7:33 PMYahoo Sports — Bubba Wallace Helps Repair Wrecked Race Car
- 2:49 PMYahoo Sports — Bubba Wallace’s Sonoma Momentum Vanishes at the Worst Possible Time
- 11:23 AMYahoo Sports — NASCAR Cup Series: Bubba Wallace’s Costly Sonoma Mistake Leaves 23XI Racing Facing an Uphill Battle
"Bubba Wallace’s promising weekend at Sonoma Raceway took a painful turn after a crash during NASCAR qualifying forced the 23XI Racing driver to the back of the field for Sunday’s Toyota/Save Mart 350. Wallace showed impressive speed early in the session and appeared on course for a strong starting position before his run ended in […] The post NASCAR Cup Series: Bubba Wallace’s Costly Sonoma Mistake Leaves 23XI Racing Facing an Uphill Battle appeared first on HEAVY.
"Bubba Wallace could have called it a day after crashing in qualifying at Sonoma Raceway. Instead, he rolled up his sleeves. Shortly after climbing from his damaged No. 23 Toyota Camry, Wallace was spotted back in the 23XI Racing garage helping crew members repair the car ahead of Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race. While many…
"Bubba Wallace entered Sonoma with momentum after a career-best road-course finish. A qualifying crash changed the outlook, forcing the 23XI Racing driver to start Sunday's race from the rear.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 28, 2026, 7:33 PMBubba Wallace Helps Repair Wrecked Race Car
Bubba Wallace could have called it a day after crashing in qualifying at Sonoma Raceway. Instead, he rolled up his sleeves. Shortly after climbing from his damaged No. 23 Toyota Camry, Wallace was spotted back in the 23XI Racing garage helping crew members repair the car ahead of Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race. While many…
- Yahoo SportsJun 28, 2026, 2:49 PMBubba Wallace’s Sonoma Momentum Vanishes at the Worst Possible Time
Bubba Wallace entered Sonoma with momentum after a career-best road-course finish. A qualifying crash changed the outlook, forcing the 23XI Racing driver to start Sunday's race from the rear.
- Yahoo SportsJun 28, 2026, 11:23 AMNASCAR Cup Series: Bubba Wallace’s Costly Sonoma Mistake Leaves 23XI Racing Facing an Uphill Battle
Bubba Wallace’s promising weekend at Sonoma Raceway took a painful turn after a crash during NASCAR qualifying forced the 23XI Racing driver to the back of the field for Sunday’s Toyota/Save Mart 350. Wallace showed impressive speed early in the session and appeared on course for a strong starting position before his run ended in […] The post NASCAR Cup Series: Bubba Wallace’s Costly Sonoma Mistake Leaves 23XI Racing Facing an Uphill Battle appeared first on HEAVY.
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