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Bubba Wallace crashes during Sonoma qualifying, faces tough race start

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 11:23 AM

Last updated Jun 28, 2026

Bubba Wallace crashes during Sonoma qualifying, faces tough race start

Summary

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.

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By the Numbers

•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.

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11:23 AMYahoo Sports — NASCAR Cup Series: Bubba Wallace’s Costly Sonoma Mistake Leaves 23XI Racing Facing an Uphill Battle

What they're saying

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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.
— Yahoo Sports

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