WATCH: “Bubba a proud mentor”- Bubba Wallace nervously watches Rajah Caruth’s Las Vegas Truck Race win in a casino, fans react
Bubba Wallace was beyond happy to see Rajah Caruth winning the Las Vegas Truck Race.
Bubba Wallace celebrating No:71 Truck's win (in circle vua Scrennshot; @DaveyCenter/X) and Rajah Caruth (Via IMAGO)
Bubba Wallace’s success in NASCAR brought a lot of changes and attention to NASCAR. He inspired a lot of black racers who hesitated from trying to attempt stock car racing, something to look up to, and on Fridays, Rajah Caruth one such young racer saw Wallace as an inspiration to his Truck to victory lane in an impressive race.
Rajah Caruth started the race on Friday on the pole and won the event, with his impressive performance against the likes of Kyle Busch and Ty Majeski. This was his third race in the No:71 Spire Motorsports Truck and with the impressive win, he has proved Rick Hendrick did the right thing by giving him a development contract.
Bubba a proud mentor ? https://t.co/X6GSfiKsaS
— Nathaniel (@NathanielSotto) March 2, 2024
One of the happiest guys in the NASCAR garage after Caruth’s win was none other than Bubba Wallace, who unfortunately couldn’t come to the track to witness it live. He watched Caruth’s victory from a Cassino floor and was overjoyed.
He was sitting at the edge of his seat in the final laps, praying Caruth would cross the finish line making no mistakes, and was first bumping the air after he took the victory holding on to the lead. The emotions of Wallace were visible and he now will be hoping to make it double delight by winning the Sunday’s Vegas race.
Here is how fans on X reacted to the Bubba Wallace video
Fans on X were quick to join Wallace in celebrating Caruth’s win. They acknowledged the proud mentor moment Wallace had seeing Caruth securing the victory. Most fans were excited to see how much the wi meant for the 23XI driver.
At the same time, there were also a few reactions from the fans that were mocking Wallace. Some mocked him for not being there to see the win first-hand.
Wholesome content: @BubbaWallace watching the final couple laps as @rajahcaruth_ earns his first career win ?pic.twitter.com/CPSlnRmIe6
— Davey Segal (@DaveyCenter) March 2, 2024
He deff had juice on Raja +8000
— Fantasy Racing Cheat Sheet (@FantasyRacingCS) March 2, 2024
I saw Bubba win Eldora truck race in 2014 was so happy for him. I was pacing. I’m so glad that more POC have followed him up the ranks and I also always remember Wendell Scott.
— Theodore Roosevelt von Katz (@TheodoreKatz6) March 2, 2024
@BubbaWallace you rock man! Did you ever dream you would be in basically this mentor role?
— Brandon (@bzracingfan) March 2, 2024
This just melted the ice around my heart ? I'm not crying. YOU are crying! ❤️
— Jess W (@jwahlman3) March 2, 2024
damn is the south point? thought they would have more TVs
— Rob (@robelliott6) March 2, 2024
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