Bubba Wallace makes NASCAR history with thrilling Brickyard 400 victory at Indianapolis

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Bubba Wallace crossed the finish line first at the Brickyard 400, and he made NASCAR history in the process. 

Wallace became the first Black driver to ever win at Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s historic oval course.

It wasn’t an easy race for Wallace either, as he battled through a rain delay, two overtimes, and the major concern of possibly running out of fuel toward the end with Kyle Larson right on his tail. 

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NASCAR Cup Series driver Bubba Wallace (23) is interviewed Sunday, July 27, 2025, after winning the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. (IMAGN)

However, Wallace came out triumphant, winning his first race since 2022. 

"Unbelievable," Wallace said to his team over their radio waves after passing the checkered flag.

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With six laps to go, Larson had cut down his gap from Wallace to just three seconds when a yellow caution flag came out due to rain. Then, a crash occurred once the drivers got back on the track, which forced a second overtime period. 

Wallace’s team was worried that he might run out of gas due to the extra laps, but the risk was ran, and paid off for Wallace, who was able to survive the surge by Larson. 

NASCAR Cup Series driver Bubba Wallace (23) celebrates Sunday, July 27, 2025, after winning the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. (IMAGN)

The checkered flag was taken by Wallace by a 0.222-second margin to snap