“Integral part of 23XI” Bubba Wallace sign multi-year contract renewal with Michael Jordan’s team despite charter wars
23XI Racing’s Bubba Wallace will remain as the star driver for the 2025 season and beyond as he signs a new contract extension.
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Bubba Wallace and Michael Jordan (Via IMAGO)
One of the most intriguing question the last few weeks has been the delay over Bubba Wallace’s contract extension with 23XI Racing. Though the entire racing community knew the extension was coming, there was some uncertainty after the charter deal standoff between NASCAR and the Toyota team.
The team’s future is uncertain as they haven’t signed the new charter deal for 2025 till 2031 because of demands that wasn’t met by NASCAR. So many believed it would take some time for the team to make a call on a contract extension. But it seems they have no doubts about remaining in the sport and hence made the call to give their star driver a long contract.
From day one Bubba has been an integral part of 23XI. We’re excited to announce that he has signed a multi-year renewal and will continue to play a key role in helping 23XI grow and succeed. #ForwardTogether pic.twitter.com/OMlQWfm6yv
— 23XI Racing (@23XIRacing) September 18, 2024
The announcement was made via the official social media handles of the team and in their statement, the team highlighted how significant and integral Bubba Wallace is to the side. The team is hoping that the No:23 Camry driver will continue to help the team thrive like he has been doing from day one of 23XI.
From day one Bubba has been an integral part of 23XI. We’re excited to announce that he has signed a multi-year renewal and will continue to play a key role in helping 23XI grow and succeed. #ForwardTogether.23XI Racing wrote on X.
NASCAR experts assert Bubba Wallace’s extension doesn’t mean the charter war is over
Following the announcement of Bubba Wallace’s contract extension, a fan asked Fox Sports’ Bob Pockrass about the possibility of 23XI signing the new charter deal. He shot down this assumption and pointed out that the Toyota driver might have a contract clause in his extension that gives him future options if the saga continues.
I would not read into the Bubba Wallace contract extension as meaning 23XI signed the charter deal. If anything, maybe had to tweak some contract language.Bob Pockrass reported via X.
I would not read into the Bubba Wallace contract extension as meaning 23XI signed the charter deal. If anything, maybe had to tweak some contract language. https://t.co/ZBiyRPPnJJ
— Bob Pockrass (@bobpockrass) September 18, 2024
Regardless, the signature is a positive development in the whole saga as it proves there is a significantly high chance that the deal will be signed soon. It will be interesting to see what the future holds for Wallace and 23XI Racing.
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