Bubba Wallace Faces Crew Member Suspensions After NASCAR San Diego

Bubba Wallace's No. 23 23XI Racing Toyota team faces a setback after two crew members were suspended.

What happened?

Rear tire changer Adam Hartman and jackman Nathan Ricketts were suspended for the next two NASCAR Cup Series races.

The incident occurred during a Lap 20 caution when Wallace's right-front wheel became detached.

This forced Wallace to be held in the pits for two full laps.

Why it matters for Bubba Wallace

Despite the early setback, Wallace fought back, earning the free pass on Lap 31 and again on Lap 33.

He put himself back on the lead lap and made his way through the field.

Wallace finished second to teammate Corey Heim in a 1-2 finish for the Michael Jordan/Denny Hamlin-led organization.

What comes next?

Wallace will now have to navigate the next two weeks without his usual jackman and rear tire changer.

The suspensions will be in effect for the events at Sonoma Raceway and Chicagoland Speedway.

Wallace can reunite with his crew members for the weekend of July 12 at EchoPark Speedway.

The finish at Naval Base Coronado was Wallace's best of the 2026 season, helping him climb two positions in the standings.

On Sunday, Wallace's performance was a notable achievement, given the challenges he faced.

He will look to build on this momentum despite the crew member suspensions.

The NASCAR Cup Series will continue, with Wallace aiming to maintain his position in the standings