Ryan Blaney Brands Bubba Wallace as A “Mushy teddy bear”

Ryan Blaney provides a hilarious nickname to Bubba Wallace as the latter embraces fatherhood and gets teary eyed discussing his son.

Ryan Blaney Brands Bubba Wallace as A “Mushy teddy bear”

Ryan Blaney and Bubba Wallace (via USA Today)

Ryan Blaney and Bubba Wallace are the greatest of friends, apart from their on-track differences in NASCAR. The two drivers are often spotted having hilarious moments with one another, both on and off the track. With Wallace now embracing fatherhood and entering a completely new chapter in his life, Blaney has christened the former with a hilarious but loving title.

Bubba Wallace was acquainted with Ryan Blaney at around 11 years of age while the two were still driving Bandolero cars. The two have been on-track rivals, but above all, great friends since then, as they near almost two decades of friendship. Wallace recently fathered a sweet little baby boy, as even Blaney couldn’t hold back his delight on the matter.

Despite making fun of one another almost every time, Blaney didn’t shy away from sharing some heartwarming thoughts about Wallace and his becoming a father. The Penske star labeled the latter as a ‘mushy teddy bear’ as he gives all the cuddles and snuggles to the baby boy. The one-time champion also reminisced on his friendship over the years.

Yeah, he’s a mushy teddy bear now, it’s cool. Bubba and I have known each other for two decades, 20 years, raced together, grew up together, live five minutes down the road from each other nowadays, and really good friends.

Ryan Blaney said via on3.com.

Ryan Blaney also shared his opinions on Bubba Wallace becoming a father and how it changed his personality recently. The Penske star noted that he was extremely happy for Wallace and his wife, Amanda Wallace. The 31-year-old reckoned that he couldn’t wait to meet their baby boy, Becks, during his plane ride back to his city.

I’m happy for him. I’m happy for him and Amanda. It’s been a pleasure to just be close to them. Looking forward to seeing Becks on our plane ride home. I’ll fly home with them here in a little bit. They’re probably waiting at the airport for me.

Ryan Blaney added.

Ryan Blaney claims fatherhood ‘changes’ a person like Bubba Wallace

Ryan Blaney married his now-wife Giannia Tulio in 2023 and hasn’t planned on having any kids yet. Bubba married before Blaney; he and his wife gave birth to a baby boy in September 2024. The 23XI driver was recently in tears while discussing his life now as a father and what all changed. Upon this, even the one-time champion shared his opinion and how fatherhood changed Wallace for the better.

Bubba Wallace and Ryan Blaney (via USA Today)
Bubba Wallace and Ryan Blaney (via USA Today)

Blaney hasn’t had the experience of being a father firsthand, however, he raised surety that being a father definitely changes a man. The 31-year-old pointed out that witnessing how Wallace changed his outlook on life after becoming a father was extremely heartwarming. The No.12 driver highlighted that a lot had changed for the latter as it was visible in the time they spent together.

It’s been cool to see — I’m sure it changes you. I can’t speak to that matter. I’m not a dad. But just to see his change and his outlook on life and his attitude about everything, it’s cool to see and I see it a lot because I spend a lot of time with him.

Ryan Blaney noted.

Both of them have continued to grow and witness one another grow into the great men that they are today. While life always remains uncertain, one thing is certain: Wallace and Blaney would never let go of their awesome friendship. Time will tell about what is written for both of them in terms of their friendship, as they also aim to compete with one another at the highest level in NASCAR.

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