Bubba Wallace, the most prominent African -American driver in the Nascar racing village, officially broke the silence after the quiet days between a series of rumors and controversy. In a recent statement, Wallace revealed a shocking information that caused both racing and fans to be shocked. He not only confirmed that he was collecting evidence to sue Kyle Larson for racism, but also shared the pressure, hurt and disappointment that he had to endure after the incident.

According to Wallace, being called “Nascarick’s Kaepernick” is not a praise or a positive comparison, but a sarcasm aimed at his position for social justice and anti -racism. This statement, according to Wallace, is “a drop of water overflow” after many disrespectful behaviors and words from a number of colleagues in the racing world, especially from Larson – who was suspended by 2020 for using racist words in an online broadcast.

Not only stopped at a personal lawsuit, Bubba Wallace also called Nascar to act stronger to protect riders and personnel from distinguished behaviors, creating a professional, diverse and fair sports environment. Nascar quickly issued a statement that they were conducting an investigation and would not tolerate any behavior going against the value that the organization was building.

The incident quickly shocked the American sports community, especially those who followed Nascar’s close movements in recent years. While a part of the fans still supported Kyle Larson and said that his speech was misunderstood, many others expressed absolute support to Bubba Wallace, calling him a symbol of courage and resilience in an environment that still had many prejudices.

If the case is successful, Kyle Larson may face the most strict penalty ever, including the possibility of being banned from playing permanently in Nascar. The future of Larson’s career is being questioned, while Bubba Wallace is receiving a strong wave of support from the community, organizations that mobilize human rights, and those who share the ideal of fighting for equality in sports. Nascar once again faced a major test of his stance and action on racism.