Bubba Wallace wins Brickyard 400, making a stunning return to the winner’s circle on July 27, 2025, at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The 23XI Racing driver secured his first victory in over 100 races, sparking enthusiastic celebrations across the NASCAR community.
Bubba Wallace Breaks Through at the Brickyard
Bubba Wallace delivered an electrifying performance behind the wheel of the No. 23 Toyota for 23XI Racing. After several seasons without a win, Wallace conquered a highly competitive NASCAR Cup Series field at the iconic Indianapolis Motor Speedway. His victory came against strong contenders, including Kyle Larson, William Byron, Denny Hamlin, and Josh Berry, all of whom pushed hard throughout the Brickyard 400. The drought-breaking achievement set off a wave of congratulations as Wallace and his team celebrated on Sunday night.
Reaction from the NASCAR World
Fans and drivers alike expressed their excitement following Wallace’s landmark win. Many congratulatory messages filled social media and the pits as the scale of his accomplishment became clear. Notably, the majority of NASCAR drivers reportedly made a point to congratulate Wallace during the cooldown lap, underscoring the respect he has earned in the sport.
“To all the Bubba Wallace fans….. congrats Bubba,”
—Fan
“congrats bubba wallace! get a streak going,”
—Fan
“Congrats Bubba Wallace winner at the Brickyard 400 Indianapolis Indy ends 100 race drought!”
—Fan
“Pretty cool to see just about every driver come by Bubba on the cooldown lap and congratulate him. Huge victory for the 23,”
—Fan
“Hell yeah! Congratulations to you Bubba!”
—Fan
“LETS GO, so happy for Bubba!! What a performance, earned it in every meaning of the word,”
—Fan
The positive sentiments weren’t just reserved for fans. Kyle Larson, who finished in second place, spoke highly of Wallace after the race:
“There’s nothing you can do here to pass,”
—Kyle Larson, NASCAR Cup Series Driver
“I really don’t think I could do anything different. Kind of the same thing as me last year. Congrats to Bubba, that’s awesome. He’s a great dude.”
—Kyle Larson, NASCAR Cup Series Driver
Indianapolis Victory Marks Major Milestone
The race, held at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indiana, saw Wallace rise to the challenge and outpace some of the best in NASCAR. The win is especially significant because it ended a winless streak of over 100 races for Wallace, clearly making the moment feel well deserved and momentous for both driver and team. The presence of notable competitors such as Denny Hamlin and Josh Berry in the final laps underscored the level of competition the win represents for Wallace and 23XI Racing.
Looking Ahead for Bubba Wallace and 23XI Racing
With this Brickyard 400 victory, the mood at 23XI Racing and within Wallace’s fanbase is jubilant and optimistic. The win not only breaks a long dry spell but could also provide momentum as the season continues. As the celebrations continue, Wallace’s performance at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway has positioned him as a renewed force in the NASCAR Cup Series, inspiring expectations for future successes on the circuit.
