Bubba Wallace penalized for speeding, misses opportunity at Phoenix
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 19, 2026, 12:26 AM
Last updated Oct 19, 2026
Bubba Wallace faced disappointment at Phoenix Raceway on October 18, where a late speeding penalty hindered his chances for a strong finish. Despite a competitive day, the incident cost him a position in the top 10, marking another close call in a season where he has led over 300 laps and secured two runner-up finishes. Wallace's team, No. 23, is yet to secure a victory since Indianapolis Motor Speedway in the summer of 2025. With several races remaining this season, the team looks to rebound from this setback.
- •Bubba Wallace received a speeding penalty during the Phoenix race.
- •The penalty dropped him out of the top 10 positions.
- •Wallace has led over 300 laps this season, more than any other driver.
- •This is the latest in a series of near-misses for Wallace in 2026.
- •His last victory was at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in the summer of 2025.
- 12:26 AMMotorsport.com — Bubba Wallace laments mistake after heartbreaking Phoenix loss
- 12:22 AMRacer — Wallace's strong day at Phoenix negated by late speeding penalty
"Bubba Wallace has been brushing shoulders with Victory Lane throughout the 2026 NASCAR Cup season, but he has yet to reach Victory Lane. Phoenix was just the latest close call for Wallace and the No. 23 team, which haven't won a race since the summer of 2025 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Along with two runner-up finishes, he has led over 300 laps this year, which is more than any other ...Keep reading
"Bubba Wallace had another what-could-have-been day on Sunday at Phoenix Raceway after a speeding penalty took him out of the top 10 and ruined any chance at a win or a solid result.
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External links- Motorsport.comOct 19, 2026, 12:26 AMBubba Wallace laments mistake after heartbreaking Phoenix loss
Bubba Wallace has been brushing shoulders with Victory Lane throughout the 2026 NASCAR Cup season, but he has yet to reach Victory Lane. Phoenix was just the latest close call for Wallace and the No. 23 team, which haven't won a race since the summer of 2025 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Along with two runner-up finishes, he has led over 300 laps this year, which is more than any other ...Keep reading
- RacerOct 19, 2026, 12:22 AMWallace's strong day at Phoenix negated by late speeding penalty
Bubba Wallace had another what-could-have-been day on Sunday at Phoenix Raceway after a speeding penalty took him out of the top 10 and ruined any chance at a win or a solid result.
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