Bubba Wallace frustrated after multi-car crash at Gateway
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Last updated Sep 14, 2026
Bubba Wallace expressed anger on team radio following a collision involving him and multiple drivers during the NASCAR Cup Series race at Gateway on September 13. The incident occurred early in the final stage, resulting in a caution just after the restart. Wallace, Chase Briscoe, William Byron, and Chase Elliott were all involved, impacting their Chase standings. Wallace criticized Briscoe for leaving him insufficient space as they raced four-wide. The crash represented a significant setback for Byron, who was already struggling in the Chase standings after a poor finish the previous week.
- •The crash occurred during the final stage of the Enjoy Illinois 300.
- •Wallace and Briscoe spun during a chaotic restart with 100 laps to go.
- •William Byron and Chase Elliott were also caught up in the incident.
- •The caution was issued immediately after the crash.
- •The collision complicates the Chase standings for all involved drivers.
- 12:46 AMMotorsport.com — Bubba Wallace reacts to 'embarrassing' Gateway Cup race: "Everybody hit everything"
- 12:46 AMYahoo Sports — Bubba Wallace reacts to 'embarrassing' Gateway Cup race: "Everybody hit everything"
- 9:51 PMYahoo Sports — NASCAR Chase drivers Bubba Wallace, Chase Briscoe, William Byron in crash at Gateway
- 9:25 PMYahoo Sports — Bubba Wallace Erupts on Radio After Huge NASCAR Chase Wreck at Gateway
"Following a race that featured a Gateway record and season-high 18 cautions, Bubba Wallace voiced what many drivers were surely feeling after Sunday's grueling NASCAR Cup race at WWT Raceway (Gateway). Wallace finished 14th, despite spinning twice in a chaotic race. Of the nine drivers who failed to reach the checkered flag, five of them were Chase drivers. All three 23XI Racing drivers were ...Keep reading
"Bubba Wallace, Chase Briscoe, William Byron and Chase Elliott were all caught up in a chaotic restart during the final stage of Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race at Gateway.
"Bubba Wallace, Chase Briscoe and William Byron, all in the NASCAR Chase, were involved in a crash in Stage 3 at Gateway.
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External links- Motorsport.comSep 14, 2026, 12:46 AMBubba Wallace reacts to 'embarrassing' Gateway Cup race: "Everybody hit everything"
Following a race that featured a Gateway record and season-high 18 cautions, Bubba Wallace voiced what many drivers were surely feeling after Sunday's grueling NASCAR Cup race at WWT Raceway (Gateway). Wallace finished 14th, despite spinning twice in a chaotic race. Of the nine drivers who failed to reach the checkered flag, five of them were Chase drivers. All three 23XI Racing drivers were ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsSep 14, 2026, 12:46 AMBubba Wallace reacts to 'embarrassing' Gateway Cup race: "Everybody hit everything"
Wallace was involved in two of a Gateway record 18 cautions, and isn't sure why Sunday's Cup race was so off the rails
- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 9:51 PMNASCAR Chase drivers Bubba Wallace, Chase Briscoe, William Byron in crash at Gateway
Bubba Wallace, Chase Briscoe and William Byron, all in the NASCAR Chase, were involved in a crash in Stage 3 at Gateway.
- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 9:25 PMBubba Wallace Erupts on Radio After Huge NASCAR Chase Wreck at Gateway
Bubba Wallace, Chase Briscoe, William Byron and Chase Elliott were all caught up in a chaotic restart during the final stage of Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race at Gateway.
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